Coastal Dance Festival 2026—Signature Performances
MOA is thrilled to host the highly anticipated Signature Performances of the 2026 Coastal Dance Festival
Date/Time: Mar 6 2026, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Vancouver, Museum of Anthropology at UBC | Event calendar6393 NW Marine Dr
Dancers of Damelahamid, in partnership with MOA and the Anvil Centre, present the 19th annual Coastal Dance Festival. The Festival is a celebration of the stories, songs and dances of the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast with guest national and international artists.
Signature Evening Performances take place within the powerful setting of the museum’s Great Hall, enhanced by special lighting. These ticketed events spotlight the artistic excellence of Indigenous dance, offering a memorable evening of cultural performance.
Friday March 6 | 7:30 pm
Performance program (approx. 75 mins, no intermission) includes dances by:
Spakwus Slolem
‘Yisya’winuxw
Dancers Of Damelahamid
Sara Marielle Gaup Beaska / Lawra Somby
Saturday March 7 | 7:30 pm
Performance program (approx. 75 mins, no intermission) includes dances by:
Coastal Wolf Pack
Git Hoan Dancers
Dancers Of Damelahamid
Cedar Woman
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