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Vigo Porté 2026 Opens as Festival’s Most International Edition

New delegations from the United Kingdom, Chile, Portugal signal a clear push to grow its reach.

Overview

  • The festival opened in Vigo on International Dance Day, launching the 6th Vigo Xacobeo International Dance Trophy.
  • Organizers report more than 25 dance centers, about 1,000 dancers, and roughly 400 choreographies, with new teams from the United Kingdom, Chile, and Portugal.
  • Spanish K-pop artist Tami Tamako headlined the launch and led a large group masterclass.
  • The program runs through Sunday with workshops in contemporary, classical ballet, urban styles, jazz musical, lyrical, and acro, plus masterclasses by Eric Campros and Aaron Cobos.
  • The edition drew public backing at a Vialia presentation attended by regional and local leaders alongside the event’s organizers.