Ballet in New York

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

Updated: November 11, 2026
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New York, NY, offers a variety of ballet performances, from classical productions and contemporary dance to touring companies and seasonal favorites. Find upcoming ballet shows, performance dates, venues, seating options, and tickets throughout the area.

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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — BALLET: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. From $91, Avg. price ~ $116, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — BALLET: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. From $90, Avg. price ~ $119, Tickets Remaining: 2. View Tickets

Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — BALLET, Pay Later Available: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. From $110, Avg. price ~ $126, Tickets Remaining: 2. View Tickets

Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. From $87, Avg. price ~ $108, Tickets Remaining: 6. View Tickets

Nov 21, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. From $91, Avg. price ~ $117, Tickets Remaining: 2. View Tickets

Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. From $86, Avg. price ~ $107, Tickets Remaining: 16. View Tickets

Nov 22, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. From $88, Avg. price ~ $107, Tickets Remaining: 11. View Tickets

Nov 24, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — BALLET: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. From $84, Avg. price ~ $103, Tickets Available: 41. View Tickets

Nov 25, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — BALLET: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. From $83, Avg. price ~ $103, Tickets Available: 47. View Tickets

Nov 27, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. From $83, Avg. price ~ $103, Tickets Remaining: 27. View Tickets

Nov 27, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — BALLET, Pay Later Available: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats, 20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023. From $137, Avg. price ~ $450, Tickets Available: 243. View Tickets

Nov 28, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. From $46, Avg. price ~ $104, Tickets Available: 43. View Tickets

Nov 28, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats, 20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023. From $136, Avg. price ~ $726, Tickets Available: 275. View Tickets

Nov 28, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. From $84, Avg. price ~ $101, Tickets Available: 30. View Tickets

Nov 28, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats, 20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023. From $140, Avg. price ~ $634, Tickets Available: 309. View Tickets

Nov 29, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats, 20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023. From $131, Avg. price ~ $574, Tickets Available: 425. View Tickets

Nov 29, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. From $44, Avg. price ~ $104, Tickets Remaining: 26. View Tickets

Nov 29, 2026, 5:00 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats, 20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023. From $121, Avg. price ~ $648, Tickets Available: 283. View Tickets

Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — BALLET, Pay Later Available: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats, 20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023. From $153, Avg. price ~ $916, Tickets Available: 190. View Tickets

Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET, Pay Later Available: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats, 20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023. From $156, Avg. price ~ $746, Tickets Available: 216. View Tickets

Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET, Best Value: Keith Michael's The Nutcracker at Kupferberg Center for the Arts - Colden Auditorium • 2,100 seats, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11367. From $34, Avg. price ~ $64, Tickets Available: 640. View Tickets

Dec 04, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — BALLET, High Demand, Pay Later Available: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats, 20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023. From $140, Avg. price ~ $640, Tickets Available: 426. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: New Jersey Ballet: The Nutcracker at Bergen Performing Arts Center • 1,370 seats, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood, NJ 07631. From $45, Avg. price ~ $111, Tickets Available: 1005. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at David H. Koch Theater • 2,586 seats, 20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023. From $156, Avg. price ~ $726, Tickets Available: 440. View Tickets

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

Paul Taylor Dance Company

DANCE

David H. Koch Theater

New York, NY

Upcoming performances: 21

Next Performance: Nov 11, 2026 7:00 PM

Upcoming performances: 11

Next Performance: Nov 12, 2026 7:30 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: 89

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: 2,159

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: 119

Next Performance: Dec 05, 2026 3:00 PM

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Derek Hough

DANCE

Landmark Loews Theatre

Jersey City, NJ

Upcoming performances: 35

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: 165

Next Performance: Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM

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Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo

BALLET

Joyce Theater

New York, NY

Upcoming performances: 27

Next Performance: Dec 15, 2026 7:30 PM

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The Nutcracker Dance

DANCE

Loew's Jersey Theatre

Jersey City, NJ

Upcoming performances: 10

Next Performance: Dec 19, 2026 11:00 AM

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The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights

BALLET

Oceana Theater

Brooklyn, NY

Upcoming performances: 30

Next Performance: Dec 22, 2026 7:30 PM

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Sekou McMiller & Friends

DANCE

Joyce Theater

New York, NY

Upcoming performances: 7

Next Performance: Jan 05, 2027 7:30 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: 5

Next Ballet: Dec 05, 2026

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David H. Koch Theater

New York, NY

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 160

Next Ballet: Nov 11, 2026

Upcoming Performances: 92

Next Ballet: Nov 12, 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: Dec 10, 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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National Sawdust

Brooklyn, NY

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Performances: 2

Next Ballet: Jan 21, 2027

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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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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.

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