June at Sadler’s Wells: flamenco, film, circus, plus the Music is Black Festival
This June, Sadler’s Wells offers a vibrant month of dance spanning flamenco, contemporary work, acrobatics, street arts and community celebration.
Now in its 21st year the annual Flamenco Festival returns from Tuesday 16 to Monday 29 June across Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Lilian Baylis Studio and Sadler’s Wells East. The two-week celebration features 10 productions, including five UK premieres, showcasing world-renowned flamenco dancers, choreographers and musicians at the top of their game.
Earlier in the month, Rambert celebrates its centenary at Sadler’s Wells Theatre with This is Rambert, a mixed bill featuring work from (LA)HORDE, Emma Evelein and a brand-new commission (Wednesday 10 – Saturday 13 June).
Over at the Peacock Theatre, circus and street arts take centre stage. Onyx Productions makes its Peacock debut with 360 ALLSTARS, a high-energy fusion of BMX tricks, basketball magic, beatboxing and acrobatics performed by an international cast of world champions and record holders (Tuesday 2 June – Saturday 6 June). Following a sold-out 2025 run, Head First Acrobats returns with an adapted version of their hit show Return of The GODZ (Wednesday 10 – Saturday 20 June).
Sadler’s Wells East welcomes several highly anticipated productions. Portuguese choreographer and 2025 Rose International Dance Prize finalist Marco da Silva Ferreira presents his bold new work F*cking Future (Thursday 4 – Saturday 6 June). Carlos Acosta brings the next generation of Cuban talent with Acosta Danza Yunior Company in Next Generation, a quadruple bill featuring works by Susana Pous, Juliano Nunes, Kit Holder and Didy Veldman (Wednesday 17 – Saturday 20 June). Leeds-based Phoenix Dance Theatre returns following their sell-out production Inside Giovanni’s Room in 2025, with Interplay, a mixed bill of works by internationally renowned choreographers (Wednesday 24 – Saturday 27 June).
The venue will also transform into a social dance hub for the opening weekend of The Music is Black Festival. Running across Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June under the theme The Music Is Ours, the programme celebrates London’s legacy as the birthplace of Grime. Highlights include Kloé Dean’s Garage X Grime Reload with a new commissioned duet, Mr S as house DJ and a special guest set from DJ Sticky. Daytime family activities will be led by east London’s Flykid, while Breakin’ Convention takes over on Sunday with exhibition battles and Soundsystem culture.
In the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells launches its inaugural film festival Dance Digital from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 June. The event will screen 45 films from around the world, including two VR experiences, selected from a remarkable 415 submissions across 55 countries. An awards ceremony will honor the best films across six categories, alongside mentoring and networking opportunities for dance artists and filmmakers.
Complementing the live programme, three new films are available to view for free on Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage this month. As part of Elixir Festival 2026, a joyful community performance of Pina Bausch’s iconic Nelken Line winds through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. In the latest Choreographer Conversations, Associate Artistic Director Rob Jones speaks with tap legend Michelle Dorrance. To mark Pride Month, the acclaimed documentary Ballerina Boys about Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is also available until Monday 6 July.
With a rich mix of world-class performances, groundbreaking new work and inclusive community events, June at Sadler’s Wells promises something for every dance lover. Visit sadlerswells.com to book now.
Ballet Flamenco de Andalucia, Tierra Bendita, Teresa Montellano, Image courtesy Sadler’s Wells