Dancing Moons Festival 2026

Dancing Moons Festival 2026

Dancing Moons Festival 2026 shines a spotlight on AAPI excellence, featuring groundbreaking world premieres & reimagined revivals in a powerful celebration of movement, culture, and artistry.

Voices of Angel Island: Music, Memory and Movement with Huang Ruo

Voices of Angel Island Photo

Join renowned Monkey King composer Huang Ruo in an intimate conversation with noted Angel Island choreographer, Phil Chan, and members of the Del Sol Quartet moderated by Sidney Chen as they discuss the collaborative journey that brought Oakland Ballet’s critically acclaimed, sold-out 2025 premiere of Angel Island to life. 

Explore the history, music and movement which inspired this work complemented by a curated dining experience for guests to enjoy.

Space is limited, so purchase tickets today!

Tuesday, May 5th – 6:00 – 8:00pm
Green Room – Herbst Theatre, San Francisco
40l Van Ness Avenue, Suite 110, San Francisco, CA 94102

Double Happiness

A Dancing Moons Festival 2026 Production

Mirror image of jumping dancer with the words "Dancing Moons Festival" written on top

Double Happiness will feature 2 world premieres:

Featuring 2 world premieres by Wei Wang and Phil Chan, Double Happiness is a fun-filled program designed to bring a smile to your face. A company premiere of Elaine Kudo’s fast-paced Opposites Distract, plus a revival of Phil Chan’s elegant duet, Amber Waves, rounds out this joyful program.

April 30-May 2, 2026 – Great Star Theatre, San Francisco

Angel Island

A Dancing Moons Festival Production first premiered Spring 2025

Dancers in white walking and kneeling in smoke with the words Angel Island written in front.

May 8-9, 2026 – Herbst Theatre, San Francisco

Angel Island at the Herbst Theatre will feature live music by Del Sol Quartet and Volti with conductor Robert Geary.

For ticketing questions at Herbst Theatre, please contact customer.service@cityboxoffice.com or call 415-392-4400.

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