Ballet in New York

Classical ballet, contemporary dance, touring productions, and live performances in New York.

Updated: September 11, 2026
13 Venues

New York hosts 229 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $47 and averaging $462, across venues throughout New York, NY. Next up: September 22, 2026 at David H. Koch Theater. Schedules updated as of September 11, 2026.

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$462
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Next Ballet Performance:
New York City Ballet: Jewels
Sep 22 · 7:30 PM · New York, NY
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 229
  • Sep
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    High Demand
    New York City Ballet: Jewels
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $126Avg. price ~ $462Tickets Available: 122
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  • Sep
    23
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    High Demand
    New York City Ballet: Jewels
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $126Avg. price ~ $440Tickets Available: 156
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  • Sep
    24
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    High Demand
    New York City Ballet: Jewels
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $126Avg. price ~ $411Tickets Available: 157
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  • Sep
    26
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    New York City Ballet: Jewels
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $102Avg. price ~ $365Tickets Available: 146
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  • Sep
    26
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    New York City Ballet: Jewels
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $96Avg. price ~ $358Tickets Available: 214
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  • Sep
    27
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    New York City Ballet: Jewels
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $126Avg. price ~ $350Tickets Available: 190
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    High Demand
    New York City Ballet: Masters at Work
    New York City Ballet: Masters at Work
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $378Tickets Available: 340
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Sarasota Ballet
    Joyce Theater
    Joyce Theater
    location10011, 175 Eighth Avenue  New York, NYlocation10011, 175 Eighth Avenue New York, NY, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $54Tickets Remaining: 1
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Sarasota Ballet
    Joyce Theater
    Joyce Theater
    location10011, 175 Eighth Avenue  New York, NYlocation10011, 175 Eighth Avenue New York, NY, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    High Demand
    New York City Ballet: Masters at Work
    New York City Ballet: Masters at Work
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $451Tickets Available: 228
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    New York City Ballet: Fall Fashion Gala
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $140Avg. price ~ $444Tickets Available: 60
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Sarasota Ballet
    Joyce Theater
    Joyce Theater
    location10011, 175 Eighth Avenue  New York, NYlocation10011, 175 Eighth Avenue New York, NY, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Available: 40
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    New York City Ballet: Contemporary Choreography
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $426Tickets Available: 280
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Sarasota Ballet
    Joyce Theater
    Joyce Theater
    location10011, 175 Eighth Avenue  New York, NYlocation10011, 175 Eighth Avenue New York, NY, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Available: 39
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    New York City Ballet: Masters at Work
    New York City Ballet: Masters at Work
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $442Tickets Available: 225
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Sarasota Ballet
    Joyce Theater
    Joyce Theater
    location10011, 175 Eighth Avenue  New York, NYlocation10011, 175 Eighth Avenue New York, NY, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Remaining: 3
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Sylvia And Danny Kaye Playhouse
    Sylvia And Danny Kaye Playhouse
    location10021, 695 Park Ave.  New York, NYlocation10021, 695 Park Ave. New York, NY, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $75Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Sylvia And Danny Kaye Playhouse
    Sylvia And Danny Kaye Playhouse
    location10021, 695 Park Ave.  New York, NYlocation10021, 695 Park Ave. New York, NY, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $75Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Oceana Theater
    Oceana Theater
    location11235, 1029 Brighton Beach Ave  Brooklyn, NYlocation11235, 1029 Brighton Beach Ave Brooklyn, NY, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 51
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Sarasota Ballet
    Joyce Theater
    Joyce Theater
    location10011, 175 Eighth Avenue  New York, NYlocation10011, 175 Eighth Avenue New York, NY, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Remaining: 1
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    New York City Ballet: Masters at Work
    New York City Ballet: Masters at Work
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $431Tickets Available: 249
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Sarasota Ballet
    Joyce Theater
    Joyce Theater
    location10011, 175 Eighth Avenue  New York, NYlocation10011, 175 Eighth Avenue New York, NY, US
    From $83Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    New York City Ballet: Contemporary Choreography
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $423Tickets Available: 200
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  • Oct
    06
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    High Demand
    New York City Ballet: Contemporary Choreography
    David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $486Tickets Available: 229
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Ballet Companies

Professional ballet companies and touring productions

Ballet Type Description & Examples
🩰 Classical Ballet Traditional productions including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Giselle.
✨ Contemporary Ballet Modern dance productions combining classical technique with contemporary choreography.
🌎 Touring Companies National and international ballet companies performing special engagements and tours.
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Ballet Family-friendly productions designed for audiences of all ages.
🎄 Holiday Ballet Seasonal favorites and holiday performances presented throughout the year.
⭐ Special Events Gala performances, anniversary productions, showcases, and special dance events.

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Ballet & Dance Venues

Theaters, opera houses, performing arts centers, and cultural venues in New York and nearby areas.
Bergen Performing Arts Center
Englewood, NJ
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Dec 05, 2026
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David H. Koch Theater
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 199
Next Ballet: Sep 11, 2026
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Joyce Theater
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 60
Next Ballet: Sep 29, 2026
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Kupferberg Center for the Arts - Colden Auditorium
Flushing, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Dec 04, 2026
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Landmark Loews Theatre
Jersey City, NJ
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Dec 08, 2026
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Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
Bronx, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Oct 24, 2026
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MainStage At New York City Center
New York, NY
Arena
Upcoming Performances: 5
Next Ballet: Oct 08, 2026
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 9
Next Ballet: Dec 13, 2026
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater
Newark, NJ
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Feb 06, 2027
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Oceana Theater
Brooklyn, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Oct 03, 2026
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Palladium Times Square
New York, NY
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Oct 16, 2026
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Sylvia And Danny Kaye Playhouse
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Oct 03, 2026
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United Palace Theatre
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Dec 05, 2026
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About Ballet in New York

Classical and contemporary dance performances

Ballet performances include classical productions, contemporary works, touring companies, seasonal presentations, family performances, and special dance events throughout the year.

Ballet FAQ

Answers to common ballet questions

What ballet performances are available in New York?

Ballet schedules may include classical productions, contemporary dance performances, touring companies, seasonal shows, and special presentations.

How often is the ballet schedule updated?

Performance schedules are updated regularly as new productions, venues, dates, and ticket information become available.

Which ballet productions are most popular?

Popular productions often include The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, and contemporary ballet performances.

Are ballet performances family-friendly?

Yes. Many ballet productions are suitable for families and audiences of all ages.

Can I compare tickets for ballet performances?

Yes. Listings may include seating options, premium tickets, VIP experiences, and ticket availability from trusted marketplaces.

Which venues host ballet performances?

Ballet performances are commonly held at theaters, performing arts centers, opera houses, and cultural venues.

Are touring ballet companies included?

Yes. Schedules may include local companies, national tours, and internationally recognized ballet organizations.

Are performances available outside New York?

Yes. Listings may include nearby suburbs, regional theaters, and cultural destinations within driving distance.

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