Steps: The Migros Culture Percentage Festival for Contemporary Dance

The 20th edition of the dance festival will take place from 5 to 29 March 2026. The diverse programme offers something for every taste: from internationally acclaimed choreographers to exciting new voices, featuring numerous world premieres and productions that will be presented in Switzerland for the first time. Steps stands for stylistic diversity and high quality. Diversity and inclusion play central roles in our programme. We address social issues and promote innovative dance creations.

Throughout Switzerland:  As the largest dance festival in Switzerland, Steps brings dance to stages across the entire country. The companies perform in 38 parter theatres and a wide variety of venues – from major city theaters and alternative cultural centers to regional multipurpose halls. This unique festival structure provides audiences in all parts of the country with direct access to contemporary dance.

Environmental sustainability: Since the 2022 edition, we have been working strategically on the festival’s environmental footprint. Our measures are continuously reviewed, further developed and refined. 

School programmes: We are committed to getting children and young people excited about contemporary dance. To this end, we offer workshops for school classes that can be combined with attending performances for schools.