Ballet in Minneapolis

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

Updated: September 23, 2026
7 Venues

Minneapolis hosts 20 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $51 and averaging $86, across venues throughout Minneapolis, MN. Next up: September 29, 2026 at Music Box Theatre - MN. Schedules updated as of September 23, 2026.

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Upcoming Events
Sep 29
First Event
$51
Lowest Price
$86
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
Sep 29 · 7:00 PM · Minneapolis, MN
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 20
  • Sep
    29
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Music Box Theatre - MN
    Music Box Theatre - MN
    location55403, 1407 Nicollet Ave S  Minneapolis, MNlocation55403, 1407 Nicollet Ave S Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $86Tickets Remaining: 14
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  • Oct
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
    State Theatre - MN • 2,181 seats
    State Theatre - MN
    location55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $107Avg. price ~ $226Tickets Available: 537
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Twin Cities Ballet: Phantom of the Opera
    Fitzgerald Theater
    Fitzgerald Theater
    location55101, 10 East Exchange St  Saint Paul, MNlocation55101, 10 East Exchange St Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $225Tickets Available: 157
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Twin Cities Ballet: The Phantom of the Opera
    Twin Cities Ballet: The Phantom of the Opera
    Fitzgerald Theater
    Fitzgerald Theater
    location55101, 10 East Exchange St  Saint Paul, MNlocation55101, 10 East Exchange St Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 175
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Twin Cities Ballet: Phantom of the Opera
    Fitzgerald Theater
    Fitzgerald Theater
    location55101, 10 East Exchange St  Saint Paul, MNlocation55101, 10 East Exchange St Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $182Avg. price ~ $496Tickets Available: 56
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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
    location55402, 910 Hennepin Ave  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $168Tickets Available: 2495
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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
    location55402, 910 Hennepin Ave  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $175Tickets Available: 1826
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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
    location55402, 910 Hennepin Ave  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $172Tickets Available: 2405
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Twin Cities Ballet: A Minnesota Nutcracker
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center • 1,014 seats
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center
    location55337, 12600 Nicollet Avenue  Burnsville, MNlocation55337, 12600 Nicollet Avenue Burnsville, MN, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Available: 807
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Twin Cities Ballet: A Minnesota Nutcracker
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center • 1,014 seats
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center
    location55337, 12600 Nicollet Avenue  Burnsville, MNlocation55337, 12600 Nicollet Avenue Burnsville, MN, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 870
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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
    location55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 316
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Twin Cities Ballet: A Minnesota Nutcracker
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center • 1,014 seats
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center
    location55337, 12600 Nicollet Avenue  Burnsville, MNlocation55337, 12600 Nicollet Avenue Burnsville, MN, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 773
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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
    location55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 144
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Twin Cities Ballet: A Minnesota Nutcracker
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center • 1,014 seats
    Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center
    location55337, 12600 Nicollet Avenue  Burnsville, MNlocation55337, 12600 Nicollet Avenue Burnsville, MN, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Available: 769
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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
    location55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 391
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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
    location55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 254
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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
    location55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Available: 182
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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
    location55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $158Tickets Available: 231
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  • Dec
    26
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
    The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
    Music Box Theatre - MN
    Music Box Theatre - MN
    location55403, 1407 Nicollet Ave S  Minneapolis, MNlocation55403, 1407 Nicollet Ave S Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $86Tickets Remaining: 14
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  • May
    08
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    International Ballet Stars: Alice in Wonderland
    International Ballet Stars: Alice in Wonderland
    Pantages Theatre - MN • 1,014 seats
    Pantages Theatre - MN
    location55403, 710 Hennepin Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55403, 710 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $184Tickets Available: 1103
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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 Minneapolis and nearby areas.
Fitzgerald Theater
Saint Paul, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 3
Next Ballet: Oct 31, 2026
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Luminary Arts Center
Minneapolis, MN
Arena
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Sep 25, 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: 2
Next Ballet: Sep 29, 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: 7
Next Ballet: Oct 11, 2026
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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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