More About The 5th Annual Dog Days of Summer Dance Festival
One of Reno's favorite summer traditions is back—and bigger than ever!
The 5th Annual Dog Days of Summer Dance Festival returns to the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts August 14–16 for three unforgettable evenings celebrating the performing arts, homeless pets, and the incredible northern Nevada community.
Produced by the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, this FREE outdoor festival features a different lineup of spectacular local dance performances each night, delicious food trucks, local vendors, SPCA of Northern Nevada booths, the crowd-favorite Pup Parade featuring SPCA-NN alumni, and adoptable pets looking for loving homes.
More than just a dance festival, Dog Days of Summer brings our community together in support of two local nonprofits dedicated to enriching lives through the arts and animal welfare. Guests are invited to enjoy an incredible weekend of entertainment while raising awareness and support for SPCA of Northern Nevada's lifesaving work for pets and the people who love them.
August 14–16, 2026
E.L. Cord Plaza | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
Plaza, vendors & food trucks: 5:30 p.m.
Performances: 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early, bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair, and make a night of it. Admission is free, and donations supporting SPCA-NN will be accepted throughout the weekend.
Please leave your pets at home for this event.
The 5th Annual Dog Days of Summer Dance Festival returns to the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts August 14–16 for three unforgettable evenings celebrating the performing arts, homeless pets, and the incredible northern Nevada community.
Produced by the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, this FREE outdoor festival features a different lineup of spectacular local dance performances each night, delicious food trucks, local vendors, SPCA of Northern Nevada booths, the crowd-favorite Pup Parade featuring SPCA-NN alumni, and adoptable pets looking for loving homes.
More than just a dance festival, Dog Days of Summer brings our community together in support of two local nonprofits dedicated to enriching lives through the arts and animal welfare. Guests are invited to enjoy an incredible weekend of entertainment while raising awareness and support for SPCA of Northern Nevada's lifesaving work for pets and the people who love them.
August 14–16, 2026
E.L. Cord Plaza | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
Plaza, vendors & food trucks: 5:30 p.m.
Performances: 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early, bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair, and make a night of it. Admission is free, and donations supporting SPCA-NN will be accepted throughout the weekend.
Please leave your pets at home for this event.
Date & Time
August 14, 2026
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
08/15/2026, 08/16/2026
Location
Pioneer Center’s E.L. Cord Plaza
100 S Virginia St
Reno, NV 89502
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