Ballet Festivals 2026–2027
Find upcoming ballet festivals, performances, schedules, venues, and tickets.
- Updated: November 7, 2026
Explore ballet festivals featuring classical and contemporary performances, leading companies, dancers, and choreographers. Compare festival dates, cities, venues, ticket prices, and available seating.
- 23 Festival Performances
- Nov 29 Next Festival
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- $224 Average Price
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- Chicago Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker
- Nov 29 · 2:00 PM · Rialto Square Theatre · Joliet, IL
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Ballet Festival Schedule & Tickets 2026–2027
Find upcoming festival performances by date or city and compare venues, prices, and tickets.Upcoming Festival Performances: 23
- Nov 29, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — Weekend Event: Chicago Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker at Rialto Square Theatre • 1,966 seats,
102 N Chicago, Joliet, IL 60434. From $54, Avg. price ~ $84, Tickets Available: 843. View Tickets - Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — Weekend Event: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $83, Avg. price ~ $250, Tickets Available: 56. View Tickets
- Dec 06, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — Weekend Event: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $95, Avg. price ~ $257, Tickets Available: 54. View Tickets
- Dec 12, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — Weekend Event: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $65, Avg. price ~ $222, Tickets Available: 60. View Tickets
- Dec 12, 2026, 2:30 PM Sat — Weekend Event: Santa Barbara Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker at Arlington Theatre • 2,000 seats, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. From $74, Avg. price ~ $121, Tickets Available: 1141. View Tickets
- Dec 12, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $107, Avg. price ~ $266, Tickets Available: 54. View Tickets
- Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — Weekend Event: Santa Barbara Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker at Arlington Theatre • 2,000 seats, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. From $74, Avg. price ~ $118, Tickets Available: 889. View Tickets
- Dec 13, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — Weekend Event: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $59, Avg. price ~ $224, Tickets Available: 57. View Tickets
- Dec 13, 2026, 2:30 PM Sun — High Demand, Weekend Event: Santa Barbara Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker at Arlington Theatre • 2,000 seats, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. From $76, Avg. price ~ $604, Tickets Available: 34. View Tickets
- Dec 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $100, Avg. price ~ $295, Tickets Available: 46. View Tickets
- Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — Best Value: Pacific Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker at Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center • 1,800 seats, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. From $41, Avg. price ~ $96, Tickets Available: 1152. View Tickets
- Dec 19, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — Weekend Event: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $67, Avg. price ~ $199, Tickets Available: 61. View Tickets
- Dec 19, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — Best Value, Weekend Event: Pacific Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker at Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center • 1,800 seats, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. From $41, Avg. price ~ $93, Tickets Available: 816. View Tickets
- Dec 19, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — Weekend Event: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $81, Avg. price ~ $239, Tickets Available: 61. View Tickets
- Dec 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — Best Value, Weekend Event: Pacific Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker at Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center • 1,800 seats, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. From $41, Avg. price ~ $93, Tickets Available: 1117. View Tickets
- Dec 20, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — Weekend Event: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $61, Avg. price ~ $216, Tickets Available: 54. View Tickets
- Dec 20, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — Best Value, Weekend Event: Pacific Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker at Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center • 1,800 seats, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. From $41, Avg. price ~ $96, Tickets Available: 875. View Tickets
- Dec 20, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — Weekend Event: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $81, Avg. price ~ $228, Tickets Available: 76. View Tickets
- Dec 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — Best Value, Weekend Event: Pacific Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker at Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center • 1,800 seats, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. From $41, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Available: 1229. View Tickets
- Dec 21, 2026, 6:00 PM Mon — Pay Later Available: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $110, Avg. price ~ $274, Tickets Available: 66. View Tickets
- Dec 22, 2026, 2:00 PM Tue — Pay Later Available: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $110, Avg. price ~ $276, Tickets Available: 54. View Tickets
- Dec 23, 2026, 2:00 PM Wed — Pay Later Available: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $120, Avg. price ~ $302, Tickets Available: 47. View Tickets
- Dec 24, 2026, 11:00 AM Thu — Pay Later Available: Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre • 756 seats, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. From $110, Avg. price ~ $276, Tickets Available: 56. View Tickets
Featured Ballet Festivals
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Theaters Hosting Ballet Festivals
Explore venues hosting ballet festivals, with upcoming performances, schedules, dates, and tickets.
Arlington Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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Upcoming Festival Performances: 3
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Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Upcoming Festival Performances: 5
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Irvine Barclay Theatre
Irvine, CA
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Upcoming Festival Performances: 14
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Rialto Square Theatre
Joliet, IL
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Upcoming Festival Performances: 1
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About Ballet Festivals
Ballet festivals bring together companies, dancers, choreographers, and audiences for multi-performance programs ranging from classical ballet to contemporary works. Explore upcoming festival schedules, cities, theaters, dates, and ticket listings on Ballet.Tickets.
Ballet Festivals FAQ
What are ballet festivals?
Ballet festivals are multi-performance events featuring ballet companies, dancers, choreographers, and programs presented over one or more dates.
What ballet festivals are happening in 2026–2027?
Browse the current Ballet.Tickets festival schedule to find upcoming festivals, performances, dates, cities, theaters, and ticket listings.
Where can I find ballet festivals near me?
Use the festival schedule and city filter to find upcoming ballet festival performances near you.
How much do ballet festival tickets cost?
Current ballet festival ticket listings start at $41, with an average listed price of $224. Prices vary by festival, date, theater, and seating section.
Do ballet festivals feature multiple companies?
Many ballet festivals feature dancers or programs from multiple companies, although formats vary by festival.
Where can I buy ballet festival tickets?
Browse upcoming festival performances on Ballet.Tickets to compare dates, theaters, ticket prices, and available seating.