The highly acclaimed Tipperary Dance Festival is set to return this October

This October, Tipperary Dance Festival welcomes internationally renowned choreographers, leading Irish artists, and local communities for a unique programme of performances, workshops and encounters.

From The Source Arts Centre in Thurles to STAC Chapel in Clonmel and Nenagh Arts Centre, audiences across the county will experience world-class dance in an intimate and welcoming setting.

Artistic Director Alexandre Iseli curates a vibrant and socially meaningful programme where international creation meets Irish artistry, and where audiences are invited not only to watch dance but also to take part in it.

Festival Highlights
Performances
Opening with Satiri by renowned Italian choreographer Virgilio Sieni, performed with live cello at The Source Arts Centre, Thurles. Later in the week, Nigeria-born Irish choreographer Mufutau Yusuf brings Impasse, a critically acclaimed exploration of race, identity and belonging.

Double Bill Evening: In Clonmel, audiences can experience Dances Like a Bomb by award-winning company Junk Ensemble, a fearless and tender duet celebrating the ageing body, in a double bill with Replicas, a new work by Alexandre Iseli.
Residency Showings

Works-in-progress developed through Tipperary Dance’s international residency exchange programme will be shared with the public, including pieces from artists based in Munich and the Canary Islands.
Families: A Triple Bill featuring a dance film and two performances will delight young audiences and families at Nenagh Arts Centre.

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Masterclasses
Professional and trainee dancers will have the opportunity to practice and learn from the experience and unique artistic visions of world-class choreographers.

Workshops & Participation
From a beginner-friendly Argentine Tango workshop to classes for older movers and workshops for school children, the festival offers opportunities for everyone to step into dance.

Professional Development
International curators, programmers and artists will gather in Thurles for an afternoon of roundtable discussions, networking, and a reflection on the environmental impact of the arts.

Dance in Schools
The much-loved Dance in Schools programme will travel across County Tipperary, introducing children to the joy of live performance. This year’s featured piece, ROLLING! by choreographer Mónica Muñoz, combines dance, rhythm, and play in an energetic performance for young audiences.
This is a festival rooted in Tipperary but connected to the world.
Each autumn, Tipperary Dance Festival transforms the county into a hub for contemporary dance, connecting local communities with international voices. Previous editions have welcomed artists such as Oona Doherty, Liz Roche, Tânia Carvalho, and Lost Dog.

Artistic Director Alexandre Iseli says:
“TDF’25 sticks to one value like a mantra: dance can help us cultivate ways to live together. This starts with seeing differences, embracing them, living with them, and maintaining our ability for curiosity and dialogue. It is our opinion that we fail as a group when people are left out or mis-represented.”
Tipperary Dance is proudly funded by the Arts Council under the Festivals Investment Scheme and Arts Grant Funding, and by

Tipperary County Council
With the support of: Dance Ireland, Culture Ireland, The Source Arts Centre, South Tipperary Arts Centre, Nenagh Arts Centre.
International Residency Partners: Tanztendenz, Munich, Germany, and Teatro Victoria, Santa Cruz, Tenerife.
Full details of the 2025 Tipperary Dance International Festival and tickets please see https://tipperarydance.com.