Ballet in Boston

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

Updated: September 8, 2026
7 Venues

Boston hosts 119 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $73 and averaging $134, across venues throughout Boston, MA. Next up: September 10, 2026 at Citizens Bank Opera House. Schedules updated as of September 8, 2026.

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Sep 10
First Event
$73
Lowest Price
$134
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
Boston Ballet: Fall Experience
Sep 10 · 7:30 PM · Boston, MA
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 119
  • Sep
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    Boston Ballet: Fall Experience
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $79Avg. price ~ $134Tickets Available: 93
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Boston Ballet: Fall Experience
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $94Avg. price ~ $285Tickets Available: 198
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Fall Experience
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $272Tickets Available: 165
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  • Sep
    13
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Fall Experience
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $108Avg. price ~ $330Tickets Available: 129
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  • Sep
    17
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    Boston Ballet: Fall Experience
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $95Avg. price ~ $256Tickets Available: 194
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Boston Ballet: Fall Experience
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $301Tickets Available: 141
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Fall Experience
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $268Tickets Available: 172
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Huntington Theatre at Huntington Avenue Theatre
    Huntington Theatre at Huntington Avenue Theatre
    location02115, 264 Huntington Ave.  Boston, MAlocation02115, 264 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $100Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Huntington Theatre at Huntington Avenue Theatre
    Huntington Theatre at Huntington Avenue Theatre
    location02115, 264 Huntington Ave.  Boston, MAlocation02115, 264 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA, US
    From $73Avg. price ~ $108Tickets Remaining: 28
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Fall Experience
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $280Tickets Available: 159
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  • Sep
    20
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Fall Experience
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $95Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 108
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  • Oct
    09
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $321Tickets Available: 168
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $324Tickets Available: 158
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  • Nov
    27
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $331Tickets Available: 287
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  • Nov
    27
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $103Avg. price ~ $348Tickets Available: 310
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  • Nov
    28
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $121Avg. price ~ $373Tickets Available: 226
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  • Nov
    28
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $109Avg. price ~ $353Tickets Available: 280
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  • Nov
    29
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $104Avg. price ~ $335Tickets Available: 297
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  • Nov
    29
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $104Avg. price ~ $350Tickets Available: 244
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
    The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $82Avg. price ~ $357Tickets Available: 117
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $135Avg. price ~ $353Tickets Available: 258
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $102Avg. price ~ $314Tickets Available: 283
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $103Avg. price ~ $338Tickets Available: 275
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $112Avg. price ~ $288Tickets Available: 328
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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 Boston and nearby areas.
Citizens Bank Opera House
Boston, MA
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Performances: 91
Next Ballet: Sep 10, 2026
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Emerson Colonial Theatre
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Oct 09, 2026
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Huntington Theatre at Huntington Avenue Theatre
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Sep 19, 2026
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Norwood Theatre
Norwood, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Dec 18, 2026
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Shubert Theatre At The Boch Center
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 10
Next Ballet: Dec 12, 2026
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Takeda Theater at The Platform
Cambridge, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Dec 06, 2026
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Wang Theater At The Boch Center
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 5
Next Ballet: Dec 11, 2026
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About Ballet in Boston

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 Boston?

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 Boston?

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

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