Ballet in Minneapolis

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

Updated: October 11, 2026
7 Venues

Minneapolis hosts 21 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $43 and averaging $243, across venues throughout Minneapolis, MN. Next up: October 31, 2026 at Fitzgerald Theater. Schedules updated as of October 11, 2026.

21
Upcoming Events
Oct 31
First Event
$43
Lowest Price
$243
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
Twin Cities Ballet: Phantom of the Opera
Oct 31 · 2:00 PM · Saint Paul, MN
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 21
  • Oct
    31
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Twin Cities Ballet: Phantom of the Opera
    Fitzgerald Theater
    Fitzgerald Theater
    location10 East Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101location10 East Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
    From $62Avg. price ~ $243Tickets Available: 155
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Twin Cities Ballet: The Phantom of the Opera
    Fitzgerald Theater
    Fitzgerald Theater
    location10 East Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101location10 East Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
    From $65Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 180
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Twin Cities Ballet: Phantom of the Opera
    Fitzgerald Theater
    Fitzgerald Theater
    location10 East Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101location10 East Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
    From $67Avg. price ~ $386Tickets Available: 87
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis • 2,579 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis
    location910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402location910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402
    From $50Avg. price ~ $171Tickets Available: 2387
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis • 2,579 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis
    location910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402location910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402
    From $52Avg. price ~ $179Tickets Available: 1824
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis • 2,579 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis
    location910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402location910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402
    From $53Avg. price ~ $179Tickets Available: 2357
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Twin Cities Ballet: A Minnesota Nutcracker
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center • 1,014 seats
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center
    location12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337location12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337
    From $58Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 583
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Twin Cities Ballet: A Minnesota Nutcracker
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center • 1,014 seats
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center
    location12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337location12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337
    From $57Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 616
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Fitzgerald Theater
    Fitzgerald Theater
    location10 East Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101location10 East Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
    From $56Avg. price ~ $285Tickets Available: 88
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy
    State Theatre - MN • 2,181 seats
    State Theatre - MN
    location805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402location805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402
    From $43Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 610
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Twin Cities Ballet: A Minnesota Nutcracker
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center • 1,014 seats
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center
    location12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337location12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337
    From $57Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 541
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Fitzgerald Theater
    Fitzgerald Theater
    location10 East Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101location10 East Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
    From $56Avg. price ~ $314Tickets Available: 73
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy
    State Theatre - MN • 2,181 seats
    State Theatre - MN
    location805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402location805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402
    From $53Avg. price ~ $135Tickets Available: 381
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Fitzgerald Theater
    Fitzgerald Theater
    location10 East Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101location10 East Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
    From $56Avg. price ~ $319Tickets Available: 67
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Twin Cities Ballet: A Minnesota Nutcracker
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center • 1,014 seats
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center
    location12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337location12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337
    From $57Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 512
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy
    State Theatre - MN • 2,181 seats
    State Theatre - MN
    location805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402location805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402
    From $43Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 544
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy
    State Theatre - MN • 2,181 seats
    State Theatre - MN
    location805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402location805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402
    From $43Avg. price ~ $148Tickets Available: 316
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy
    State Theatre - MN • 2,181 seats
    State Theatre - MN
    location805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402location805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402
    From $43Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Available: 277
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy
    State Theatre - MN • 2,181 seats
    State Theatre - MN
    location805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402location805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402
    From $43Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 366
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  • Dec
    26
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
    Music Box Theatre - MN
    Music Box Theatre - MN
    location1407 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403location1407 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
    From $74Avg. price ~ $86Tickets Remaining: 14
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  • May
    08
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    International Ballet Stars: Alice in Wonderland
    International Ballet Stars: Alice in Wonderland
    Pantages Theatre - MN • 1,014 seats
    Pantages Theatre - MN
    location710 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403location710 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
    From $56Avg. price ~ $198Tickets Available: 1016
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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

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Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera
BALLET
Fitzgerald Theater
Saint Paul, MN
Upcoming performances: 2
Next Performance: Oct 31, 2026 2:00 PM
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The Phantom Of The Opera
The Phantom Of The Opera
BALLET
Fitzgerald Theater
Saint Paul, MN
Upcoming performances: 357
Next Performance: Oct 31, 2026 7:30 PM
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
BALLET
Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Upcoming performances: 130
Next Performance: Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM
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A Minnesota Nutcracker
A Minnesota Nutcracker
BALLET
Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center
Burnsville, MN
Upcoming performances: 4
Next Performance: Dec 11, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
BALLET
Fitzgerald Theater
Saint Paul, MN
Upcoming performances: 1,813
Next Performance: Dec 12, 2026 2:00 PM
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Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy
Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy
BALLET
State Theatre - MN
Minneapolis, MN
Upcoming performances: 6
Next Performance: Dec 12, 2026 2:00 PM
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The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
BALLET
Music Box Theatre - MN
Minneapolis, MN
Upcoming performances: 30
Next Performance: Dec 26, 2026 7:00 PM
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Dancing With The Stars
Dancing With The Stars
DANCE
Target Center
Minneapolis, MN
Upcoming performances: 59
Next Performance: Jan 30, 2027 7:30 PM
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Alice In Wonderland - Ballet
Alice In Wonderland - Ballet
BALLET
Pantages Theatre - MN
Minneapolis, MN
Upcoming performances: 47
Next Performance: May 08, 2027 7:00 PM
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Ballet & Dance Venues

Theaters, opera houses, performing arts centers, and cultural venues in Minneapolis and nearby areas.
Fitzgerald Theater
Saint Paul, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 6
Next Ballet: Oct 31, 2026
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Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center
Burnsville, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Dec 11, 2026
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Music Box Theatre - MN
Minneapolis, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Dec 26, 2026
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Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 3
Next Ballet: Dec 04, 2026
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Pantages Theatre - MN
Minneapolis, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: May 08, 2027
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State Theatre - MN
Minneapolis, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 6
Next Ballet: Dec 12, 2026
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Target Center
Minneapolis, MN
Arena
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Jan 30, 2027
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About Ballet in Minneapolis

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 Minneapolis?

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 Minneapolis?

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

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