A festival about gender, body and identity

The Genderhouse Festival 2026 sets the stage for new performing arts with gender and identity at the centre. At Bora Bora in Aarhus, you will meet artists who explore, challenge and expand the understanding of gender through dance, performance and cross-aesthetic formats.

The festival presents both Danish and international artists and creates a space for reflection, debate and sensory experiences. Here, performing arts are not just something you watch – they are something you feel and take a stand on.

International performances and new perspectives

The programme offers a curated series of performances that revolve around current themes such as norm criticism, diversity and bodily narratives. You will experience works that:

Challenge traditional understandings of gender
Focus on identity and representation
Experiment with the body and movement
Create dialogue between the audience and artists

The festival is for those who are curious about contemporary art and want new perspectives on social norms.

More than performances

The Genderhouse Festival 2026 also includes talks, artist conversations and events where you can get closer to the performers and the themes raised by the performances. This gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself and become an active part of the conversation.

The festival is aimed at both experienced theatregoers and those who want to experience cutting-edge and topical performing arts in Aarhus.