AADF2026

AADF2026: Becoming Asian American

AUGUST 30TH - SEPTEMBER 12TH

The 2nd annual Asian American Dance Festival is here! Join us over 3 weekends as we celebrate and uplift AAPI dance artists, our stories, and our communities. Events take place at various locations - see below for dates, times, and locations.

Please visit our webpage - https://tiltshiftdance.org/aadf2026 - for details on programming, specific events, and all the amazing artists.

Schedule of Events

Dance Film Screening (information - HERE)
Sunday, August 30th @ 5-8:30pm
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD - La Jolla)
700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037
*Doors open at 4pm - come early and receive free admission to MCASD to view the galleries.
*Entrance to the event is at the back of the museum building along the ocean side (NOT the front main entrance). Parking & entrance information for MCASD will be included in your confirmation email
*Ticket also includes the ONLINE screening - access link will me emailed separately, prior to the online screening.

ONLINE Dance Film Screening (information - HERE)
Monday, August 31st - Thursday, September 10th
Link and access code to view films, along with link and instructions for Audience Choice Award ballot, will be contained in your confirmation email once tickt is purchased.

Collaborative Residency Showcase (information HERE)
Friday, September 4th @ 7pm
Light Box Theater (Liberty Station)
2590 Truxtun Rd #205, San Diego, CA 92106

Mainstage Showcase (information HERE)
Saturday, September 12 @ 7pm
Saville Theater (San Diego City College)
14th St & C St, San Diego, CA 92101

Community Day (information - HERE)
Saturday, October 3 @ 11am - 9pm - *NEW DATE
City Heights Performance Annex & Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park
3795 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA 92105

Tickets

• Tickets are required for most events.
• RSVP requested for free events.
• Purchase tickets to individual events, or purchase a Festival Pass for admission to all events. Festival passes are offered at two ticket tiers:
  Support the Artists - $100
  General Admission - $70
  *save $15 compared to individually purchased tickets