Toe-to-toe boxers, a moving maze and comedy flamenco: Edinburgh festival 2026’s hottest dance and circus

The Guardian Culture Friday 19 June 2026, 04:00 UTC By Lyndsey Winship 1 min read

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This year brings world-renowned choreographers, ballet cabaret and fluffy clowns for toddlersThis was San Francisco Ballet’s big new commission in 2024, now getting its European premiere at Edinburgh international festival. An ambitious production with some impressive visuals, it’s a show for our times: an AI-themed retelling of the Pandora’s box myth by choreographer Aszure Barton. Music is by British producer Floating Points, who performs live, with an orchestra.

This year brings world-renowned choreographers, ballet cabaret and fluffy clowns for toddlers

This was San Francisco Ballet’s big new commission in 2024, now getting its European premiere at Edinburgh international festival. An ambitious production with some impressive visuals, it’s a show for our times: an AI-themed retelling of the Pandora’s box myth by choreographer Aszure Barton. Music is by British producer Floating Points, who performs live, with an orchestra.
Edinburgh Playhouse, 28-30 August

Edinburgh (LOCATION) San Francisco Ballet’s (LOCATION) European (ORG) Aszure Barton (PERSON) British (ORG) Floating Points (PERSON) Edinburgh Playhouse (ORG)

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