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Applause Youth Dance Festival 2026

Sat 11 Apr 2026 and Sun 12 Apr 2026
Sat 11 Apr 2026
and
Sun 12 Apr 2026

Tickets £10

Fabric presents Applause Youth Dance Festival (AYDF) 2026, a weekend celebration of youth dance in the Midlands this April.

AYDF 2026 welcomes young dancers aged 11 to 24 from all backgrounds, dance genres, and levels of experience to perform in this vibrant celebration of regional youth dance that takes place at Royal Concert Hall Nottingham for the first time.  

AYDF is the U.Dance Regional Platform for the Midlands, and gives the opportunity for audiences to experience an exciting evening of young dancers showcasing their creativity and sharing new original dance works. 

The selected groups that will be performing will be announced on the Fabric website in February 2026. 

Applause Youth Dance Festival is delivered in partnership with U.Dance Regional and One Dance UK, continuing its role as the U.Dance Regional Platform for the Midlands for 2026.

Age Guidance: Suitable for all ages. 

Under 14s should be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over

Running time: TBC. Doors open 1 hour before each performance

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Under 16s
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