Ballet in New York

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

Updated: October 22, 2026

16 Venues

New York hosts 235 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $60 and averaging $669, across venues throughout New York, NY. Next up: October 22, 2026 at David H. Koch Theater. Schedules updated as of October 22, 2026.

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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Oct
22
2026
7:30 PM
Thu
BALLET
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 1002320 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
From $99Avg. price ~ $669Tickets Available: 114
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Oct
23
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
BALLET
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 1002320 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
From $75Avg. price ~ $550Tickets Available: 319
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Oct
24
2026
11:00 AM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 1002320 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
From $60Avg. price ~ $393Tickets Available: 268
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Oct
24
2026
2:00 PM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 1002320 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
From $78Avg. price ~ $654Tickets Available: 327
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Oct
24
2026
7:30 PM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 1002320 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
From $78Avg. price ~ $521Tickets Available: 363
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Oct
25
2026
12:00 PM
Sun
BALLET
Weekend Event
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 1002320 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
From $78Avg. price ~ $623Tickets Available: 314
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Oct
25
2026
5:30 PM
Sun
BALLET
High Demand
Weekend Event
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 1002320 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
From $78Avg. price ~ $678Tickets Available: 260
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Oct
27
2026
7:30 PM
Tue
BALLET
London City Ballet
London City Ballet
Joyce Theater
Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
From $123Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Remaining: 4
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Oct
27
2026
7:30 PM
Tue
BALLET
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 1002320 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
From $78Avg. price ~ $718Tickets Available: 245
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Oct
28
2026
7:30 PM
Wed
BALLET
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 1002320 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
From $78Avg. price ~ $580Tickets Available: 202
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Oct
28
2026
7:30 PM
Wed
BALLET
London City Ballet
London City Ballet
Joyce Theater
Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
From $127Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Remaining: 2
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Oct
29
2026
6:30 PM
Thu
BALLET
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 1002320 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
From $107Avg. price ~ $536Tickets Available: 269
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Oct
29
2026
7:30 PM
Thu
BALLET
London City Ballet
London City Ballet
Joyce Theater
Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
From $119Avg. price ~ $139Tickets Remaining: 10
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Oct
30
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
BALLET
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 1002320 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
From $90Avg. price ~ $638Tickets Available: 351
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Oct
30
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
BALLET
London City Ballet
London City Ballet
Joyce Theater
Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
From $118Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Remaining: 13
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Oct
31
2026
2:00 PM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
London City Ballet
London City Ballet
Joyce Theater
Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
From $95Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Remaining: 24
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Oct
31
2026
2:00 PM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 1002320 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
From $89Avg. price ~ $548Tickets Available: 413
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Oct
31
2026
7:30 PM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
London City Ballet
London City Ballet
Joyce Theater
Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
From $108Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Remaining: 21
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Oct
31
2026
7:30 PM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 1002320 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
From $89Avg. price ~ $594Tickets Available: 362
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Nov
01
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
BALLET
Weekend Event
London City Ballet
London City Ballet
Joyce Theater
Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
From $119Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Remaining: 4
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Nov
12
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
BALLET
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Tribeca Performing Arts Center
199 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007199 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007
From $55Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Remaining: 28
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Nov
17
2026
7:00 PM
Tue
BALLET
Best Value
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Joyce Theater
Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
From $51Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Remaining: 2
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Nov
18
2026
7:30 PM
Wed
BALLET
Best Value
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Joyce Theater
Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
From $49Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Remaining: 6
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Nov
19
2026
7:30 PM
Thu
BALLET
Best Value
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Joyce Theater
Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
From $51Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Remaining: 3
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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.

All Ballet & Dance Performances

Browse upcoming ballet productions and dance performances in New York and nearby areas.

American Ballet Theatre

BALLET

David H. Koch Theater

New York, NY

Upcoming performances: 55

Next Performance: Oct 22, 2026 7:30 PM

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Paul Taylor Dance Company

DANCE

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

Bronx, NY

Upcoming performances: 27

Next Performance: Oct 24, 2026 8:00 PM

Upcoming performances: 8

Next Performance: Oct 27, 2026 7:30 PM

Upcoming performances: 6

Next Performance: Nov 04, 2026 7:30 PM

Upcoming performances: 10

Next Performance: Nov 11, 2026 7:00 PM

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Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights

BALLET

Tribeca Performing Arts Center

New York, NY

Upcoming performances: 39

Next Performance: Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM

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Complexions Contemporary Ballet

BALLET

Joyce Theater

New York, NY

Upcoming performances: 16

Next Performance: Nov 17, 2026 7:00 PM

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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

BALLET

David H. Koch Theater

New York, NY

Upcoming performances: 109

Next Performance: Nov 27, 2026 8:00 PM

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

DANCE

MainStage At New York City Center

New York, NY

Upcoming performances: 86

Next Performance: Dec 02, 2026 6:30 PM

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Keith Michael's The Nutcracker

BALLET

Kupferberg Center for the Arts - Colden Auditorium

Flushing, NY

Upcoming performances: 1

Next Performance: Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM

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The Nutcracker

BALLET

Bergen Performing Arts Center

Englewood, NJ

Upcoming performances: 1,935

Next Performance: Dec 05, 2026 1:00 PM

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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

BALLET

United Palace Theatre

New York, NY

Upcoming performances: 131

Next Performance: Dec 05, 2026 3:00 PM

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Derek Hough

DANCE

Landmark Loews Theatre

Jersey City, NJ

Upcoming performances: 38

Next Performance: Dec 08, 2026 7:00 PM

Upcoming performances: 6

Next Performance: Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM

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Swan Lake

BALLET

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

Bronx, NY

Upcoming performances: 190

Next Performance: Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM

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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: 177

Next Ballet: Oct 22, 2026

Upcoming Performances: 106

Next Ballet: Oct 27, 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: 3

Next Ballet: Oct 24, 2026

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Loew's Jersey Theatre

Jersey City, NJ

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 2

Next Ballet: Dec 19, 2026

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Madison Square Garden

New York, NY

Arena

Upcoming Performances: 1

Next Ballet: Feb 05, 2027

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MainStage At New York City Center

New York, NY

Arena

Upcoming Performances: 50

Next Ballet: Dec 02, 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

Upcoming Performances: 1

Next Ballet: Dec 22, 2026

Upcoming Performances: 1

Next Ballet: Feb 13, 2027

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Sylvia And Danny Kaye Playhouse

New York, NY

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 2

Next Ballet: Feb 14, 2027

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Tribeca Performing Arts Center

New York, NY

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 1

Next Ballet: Nov 12, 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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