DDF News — 1 May 2026
DDF IN THE MEDIA: Dublin Dance Festival 2026 making headlines
This year’s Dublin Dance Festival has been building momentum long before opening night and it’s been exciting to see that energy reflected across the media.
From in-depth interviews and thoughtful features to programme previews and panel highlights, we’ve been lucky to be part of some fantastic coverage.
If you’ve missed any of it, we’ve pulled together a round-up of recent press mentions.
Have a scroll, have a read, and get to know the people and performances that are shaping this year’s festival and beyond.
Spotlight Interviews & Features
The Irish Times, 1 May 2026 – Print
A striking print feature captured Emma Martin in rehearsal with Soft God, offering a glimpse into the process behind one of this year’s standout works.
RTÉ News: One O'Clock, 30 April 2026
DDF featured on RTÉ News, with coverage spotlighting Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo alongside our Artistic Director Jazmin Chiodi and festival artist Laura Murphy at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Watch here (from 21mins)
RTÉ News, 30 April 2026
Evelyn O’Rourke talks to Artistic Director Jazmin Chiodi and festival artists, capturing the scale and international reach of this year’s festival programme.
Read here
RTÉ Lyric FM, 24 April 2026 – Dublin Dance Festival featured in Culture 5
Listen here
The Irish Times (The Ticket), 11 April 2026
A feature interview with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo explored the company’s legacy and global appeal.
Read here
Totally Dublin (print), April 2026 – A round up of the DDF2026 programme, featuring Soft God, STORM 1.0, Puff, My Fierce Ignorant Step and The Fifth Sun.
Read here
RTÉ Radio 1 (Arena), 8 April 2026
Catherine Young and Jess Kavanagh from the Catherine Young Dance Company discussed Ciseach: An Embodied Manifesto and its place within this year’s festival.
Listen here
The Irish Times, 24 March 2026
A dedicated feature highlighted the return of DDF showcasing the scale of this year’s programme and the artists bringing it to life.
Read here
Reviews
The Irish Times, 1 May 2026 – Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo review by Christie Seaver
Read here
The Arts Review, 1 May 2026 – Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo review by Chris O'Rourke
Read here
No More Workhorse, 1 May 2026 – Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo review
Read here
Programme & Previews
RTÉ, 27 April 2026 – Dublin Dance Festival included in Supporting the Arts feature
Read
Totally Dublin, 1 April 2026 – Dublin Dance Festival overview with trailer links
Read
RTÉ Culture, 6 March 2026 – Dublin Dance Festival programme preview
Read
Totally Dublin, January 2026 – Dublin Dance Festival preview
Read
Dublin Guide, 2026 – Dublin Dance Festival listing
Read
The Irish Times, 17 January 2026 – Festivals to watch in 2026
Read
The Irish Times, 3 January 2026 – 2026 stage highlights
Read
A Few More Highlights
Image Magazine, Spring 2026 – Cultural preview feature with image placement (print)
Entertainment.ie, 2026 – Dublin Dance Festival listings at Project Arts Centre
Read
Primary Times, 2026 – Dublin Dance Festival preview listing
Read
The Irish Times, 23 April 2026 – Dublin Dance Festival featured as Event of the Week
Read
Independent.ie, 27 April 2026 – Dublin Dance Festival featured in bank holiday events guide
Read
Journal of Music, 18 March 2026 – Dublin Dance Festival included in festivals listing
Read
Geek Ireland, 20 November 2025 – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre 2026 season overview
Read
Dublin Gazette, 7 November 2025 – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre season overview
Read
Red FM, 10 November 2025 – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre 2026 season coverage
Read
We’re grateful to every writer, editor, and broadcaster who’s taken the time to cover our work and to you, our audience, for following along.