New Works creates responsive, artist-centred programs shaped by the ever-evolving needs of diverse dance communities.
Pop Up Dances Festival
September 18 & 19 | We are thrilled to bring back Pop Up Dances Festival to the Central Library, for two spectacular days of live dance and movement in surprising spaces. Join the guided tour experience and discover performances in plazas, through the library floors, all the way up to the beautiful rooftop garden.
New Works Ticket Pack 2026/27
Sale ends November 1 | Join our New Works 2026/27 season by purchasing a Ticket Pack and access exclusive discounted tickets to two upcoming World Premieres! With support from the Roundhouse Community Centre, New Works is excited to present two new full-length works, and as a Ticket Pack holder, you’ll get a ticket to each performance.
Volunteer Opportunity
Pop Up Dances Festival
Volunteer Opportunity on Sept 18 & 19 | Do you have a passion for dance and community events? Volunteering is a great way to stay connected with the community, meet artists, and support accessible dance in Vancouver. We'd love your support for Pop Up Dances Festival.
New Works 2026/27 Season
Announcement
Join us this season | The 33rd season of New Works features an exciting program of new and returning offerings, with artist residencies, partnerships, and community programs in the mix. We’re immensely excited to work with the 2026/27 season artists and look forward to the many new artist relationships and organizational collaborations we build along the way.
NWXR Summer Residency Artist Jason Wu Kitikul
NWXR Summer Residency | Presented in partnership with Chimerik 似不像, this residency is envisioned as an opportunity for an emerging embodied and new technology artist (or artists) to push the boundaries of their practice, take creative risks, and dive into the process of development with New Works.
All Over The Map
This summer’s All Over The Map performance series was our biggest yet! Over two weekends, 18 incredible artists brought 6 performances to life, sparking joy and connecting with a vibrant crowd of dance lovers and art enthusiasts. Thank you to the spectacular artists, dedicated volunteers, and audiences who poured their passion into making this year’s All Over The Map extraordinary.