# Wayne McGregor Venice Biennale dance directorship > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wayne-mcgregor-venice-biennale-dance-directorship > Updated: 2026-07-30T07:01:25.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. In late July 2026 the Venice Biennale announced that Sir Wayne McGregor would conclude his six‑year tenure as artistic director of the Biennale Danza, marking the end of a period that began in 2021. His leadership emphasized the Biennale College’s role in nurturing young choreographers and a shift toward funding original productions. A few days later the Biennale’s board confirmed that McGregor will continue as artistic director of the Dance sector for the 2027‑2028 biennium. The decision highlighted his impact on expanding choreographic language and supporting emerging talent. The 20th International Contemporary Dance Festival closed on 1 August with 17,000 visitors and a 90 % occupancy rate, and the city scheduled the sixth “Venere in teatro – Ritratti al presente” festival for September, featuring works that explore AI, myth and utopia. Together, the announcements signal ongoing confidence in McGregor’s artistic vision and Venice’s commitment to being a laboratory for contemporary dance innovation. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: Venice Biennale Reappoints Sir Wayne McGregor as Dance Director as 2026 Festival Highlights New Works Venice Biennale reappoints Sir Wayne McGregor as dance artistic director for 2027‑28, while a 2026 festival in Venice Mestre showcases 19 contemporary works exploring present and future themes. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venice-biennale-reappoints-sir-wayne-mcgregor-as-dance-director-as-2026-festival-highlights-new-work ### 2026-07-25: Wayne McGregor’s Final Year as Artistic Director of Venice Biennale Danza Wayne McGregor will end his 2021‑2026 term as artistic director of Venice’s Biennale Danza, praising the Biennale College’s support for young artists and a focus on original productions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wayne-mcgregors-final-year-as-artistic-director-of-venice-biennale-danza --- Cite as: Wayne McGregor Venice Biennale dance directorship. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/wayne-mcgregor-venice-biennale-dance-directorship