Ballet in Washington DC

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

Updated: September 16, 2026

10 Venues

Washington DC hosts 57 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $34 and averaging $47, across venues throughout Washington DC, DC. Next up: October 11, 2026 at Capital One Hall. Schedules updated as of September 16, 2026.

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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Oct
11
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
BALLET
Best Value
Weekend Event
Virginia Ballet Company: Poetry In Motion
Virginia Ballet Company: Poetry In Motion
Capital One Hall
Capital One Hall
22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA, US
From $34Avg. price ~ $47Tickets Available: 288
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Oct
28
2026
8:00 PM
Wed
BALLET
Georgian National Ballet: Sukhishvili
Georgian National Ballet: Sukhishvili
Lisner Auditorium
Lisner Auditorium
20052, 730 21st Street, NW Washington, DC20052, 730 21st Street, NW Washington, DC, US
From $386Avg. price ~ $500Tickets Remaining: 19
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Nov
10
2026
8:00 PM
Tue
BALLET
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
Music Center At Strathmore • 1,976 seats
Music Center At Strathmore
20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD, US
From $53Avg. price ~ $89Tickets Available: 190
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Nov
17
2026
7:30 PM
Tue
BALLET
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
National Theatre - DC
20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
From $86Avg. price ~ $224Tickets Available: 1355
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Nov
18
2026
7:00 PM
Wed
BALLET
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
From $54Avg. price ~ $67Tickets Available: 80
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Nov
18
2026
7:30 PM
Wed
BALLET
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
National Theatre - DC
20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
From $86Avg. price ~ $221Tickets Available: 1653
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Nov
19
2026
7:30 PM
Thu
BALLET
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
National Theatre - DC
20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
From $86Avg. price ~ $223Tickets Available: 1639
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Nov
20
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
BALLET
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
National Theatre - DC
20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
From $99Avg. price ~ $232Tickets Available: 1686
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Nov
21
2026
2:00 PM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
National Theatre - DC
20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
From $93Avg. price ~ $231Tickets Available: 1470
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Nov
21
2026
7:30 PM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
National Theatre - DC
20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
From $99Avg. price ~ $228Tickets Available: 1903
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Nov
22
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
BALLET
Weekend Event
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
National Theatre - DC
20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
From $99Avg. price ~ $238Tickets Available: 1457
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Nov
22
2026
7:30 PM
Sun
BALLET
Weekend Event
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
National Theatre - DC
20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
From $128Avg. price ~ $540Tickets Available: 57
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Nov
28
2026
7:00 PM
Sat
BALLET
High Demand
Weekend Event
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
Warner Theatre - DC
20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $72Avg. price ~ $232Tickets Available: 797
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Nov
29
2026
1:00 PM
Sun
BALLET
High Demand
Weekend Event
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
Warner Theatre - DC
20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $71Avg. price ~ $260Tickets Available: 608
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Nov
29
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
BALLET
Weekend Event
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Capital One Hall
Capital One Hall
22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA, US
From $55Avg. price ~ $173Tickets Available: 1888
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Nov
29
2026
6:00 PM
Sun
BALLET
Weekend Event
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Capital One Hall
Capital One Hall
22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA, US
From $56Avg. price ~ $162Tickets Available: 2238
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Nov
29
2026
6:00 PM
Sun
BALLET
High Demand
Weekend Event
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
Warner Theatre - DC
20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $71Avg. price ~ $229Tickets Available: 763
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Dec
01
2026
7:00 PM
Tue
BALLET
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
Warner Theatre - DC
20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $63Avg. price ~ $213Tickets Available: 1192
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Dec
02
2026
7:00 PM
Wed
BALLET
High Demand
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
Warner Theatre - DC
20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $66Avg. price ~ $225Tickets Available: 599
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Dec
03
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
BALLET
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
Warner Theatre - DC
20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $70Avg. price ~ $242Tickets Available: 1057
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Dec
04
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
BALLET
High Demand
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
Warner Theatre - DC
20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $72Avg. price ~ $259Tickets Available: 578
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Dec
05
2026
2:00 PM
Sat
BALLET
High Demand
Weekend Event
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
Warner Theatre - DC
20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $71Avg. price ~ $267Tickets Available: 378
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Dec
05
2026
7:00 PM
Sat
BALLET
High Demand
Weekend Event
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
Warner Theatre - DC
20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $75Avg. price ~ $251Tickets Available: 510
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Dec
06
2026
1:00 PM
Sun
BALLET
Weekend Event
The Centre Performing Arts Company: The Nutcracker
The Centre Performing Arts Company: The Nutcracker
Capital One Hall
Capital One Hall
22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA, US
From $57Avg. price ~ $148Tickets Available: 986
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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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Ballet & Dance Venues

Theaters, opera houses, performing arts centers, and cultural venues in Washington DC and nearby areas.

Capital One Hall

Tysons Corner, VA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Performances: 13

Next Ballet: Sep 19, 2026

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CU Cultural Arts Center - Mainstage

Silver Spring, MD

Cultural Venue

Upcoming Performances: 1

Next Ballet: Apr 18, 2027

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

Rockville, MD

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 1

Next Ballet: Nov 18, 2026

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Fichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater

Washington, DC

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 45

Next Ballet: Sep 19, 2026

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GALA Hispanic Theatre

Washington, DC

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 10

Next Ballet: Nov 05, 2026

Upcoming Performances: 1

Next Ballet: Oct 28, 2026

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Music Center At Strathmore

North Bethesda, MD

Arena

Upcoming Performances: 5

Next Ballet: Oct 15, 2026

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National Theatre - DC

Washington, DC

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 8

Next Ballet: Nov 17, 2026

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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center

Rockville, MD

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 1

Next Ballet: May 01, 2027

Upcoming Performances: 34

Next Ballet: Nov 28, 2026

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About Ballet in Washington DC

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 Washington DC?

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 Washington DC?

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

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