13 Best Ballet Performances in Los Angeles 2026

Last Updated: March 02, 2026

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Discover the best ballet performances across Greater Los Angeles, from grand productions at major theaters to intimate performances at local venues. Whether you're looking for classic works like Swan Lake or contemporary ballet premieres, this page lets you explore events by venue, view full schedules, and buy tickets for upcoming ballet shows throughout the LA area.

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American Contemporary Ballet, Los Angeles

ACB Jazz - March 7 - 21, 2026
The Euterpides & Sereade - June 5 - 28, 2026

American Contemporary Ballet, Los Angeles, 333 S Hope St suite c 150, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles

Complexions Contemporary Ballet – April 24–26, 2026
New York City Ballet - Signs: Red Angels (Program A) – June 24 - 26, 2026
New York City Ballet – June 27 - 28, 2026
New York City Ballet - Concerto Barocco: Allegro Brillante (Program B) – June 28, 2026
Superstars of Paris – July 31 – August 2, 2026

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Irvine Barclay Theatre

Festival Ballet Theatre - Don Quixote – March 21 – 22, 2026

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La Mirada Theatre

Swan Lake Jr. – January 17, 2026

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Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Costa Mesa

American Ballet Theatre – Sylvia – April 9 – April 12, 2026

Terrace Theater - Long Beach Entertainment Center - Long Beach

The Sleeping Beauty performed by the International Ballet Stars – May 9, 2026

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Walt Disney Concert Hall - Civic Center

BalletNow - July 31, 2026
BalletNow - Superstars of Paris - August 1 - 2, 2026

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History of Ballet in Los Angeles

Ballet took root in Los Angeles during the early 20th century when the city's growing cultural ambitions attracted touring European companies and pioneering dance artists seeking new audiences in the American West. The art form flourished in the 1960s and 1970s with the establishment of the Los Angeles Ballet (originally Ballet of Los Angeles, founded in 2006) and the construction of the Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in 1964, which provided a world-class venue for international companies. The opening of Segerstrom Center for the Arts in 1986 further elevated Southern California's ballet prominence, becoming the West Coast home for American Ballet Theatre. Today, Los Angeles boasts a thriving ballet ecosystem that includes resident companies, prestigious visiting productions, and innovative contemporary ballet ensembles that reflect the city's creative spirit and multicultural heritage.