Skating at PS21
PS21 is thrilled to offer free ice skating on our grounds during The Dark. Book a 90-minute session for you and the whole family. Skates are available to rent on a first-come basis. You are welcome to bring your own.
Please note: the rink is made of synthetic ice. Synthetic ice is an eco-friendly alternative to regular ice, designed for ice skates, that provides over 90% of the glide factor.
Note: The rink will be closed during LaJuné McMillian’s Constellations performance.
The Dark: PS21’s fearless winter festival of live performance radiating across Columbia County
The Dark is a new annual festival from PS21 : Center for Contemporary Performance that celebrates and elevates the depths of winter. Taking place February 16–22, 2026, the festival will unfold at PS21 and across Columbia County—in theatres, restaurants, libraries, saunas, and outdoor public spaces. Featuring more than 60 international artists and over 80 performances, The Dark offers a packed week of world-class contemporary performance, installation, music, dance, and theatre—all exploring winter as a time of community and solitude, fire and ice, darkness and light. A major new attraction for the region, the festival positions Columbia County as a year-round cultural destination—not just a summer one.
It is a light in the dark—and The Dark is the light.
Secure your Festival Pass to The Dark now which includes a complimentary ice skating session!
