Ballet in San Diego

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

Updated: October 19, 2026
6 Venues

San Diego hosts 25 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $41 and averaging $150, across venues throughout San Diego, CA. Next up: October 24, 2026 at Balboa Theatre - San Diego. Schedules updated as of October 19, 2026.

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Upcoming Events
Oct 24
First Event
$41
Lowest Price
$150
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
City Ballet Of San Diego: American Icons
Oct 24 · 7:30 PM · San Diego, CA
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 25
  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    City Ballet Of San Diego: American Icons
    City Ballet Of San Diego: American Icons
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego • 1,335 seats
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego
    location868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $58Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 383
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    City Ballet Of San Diego: American Icons
    City Ballet Of San Diego: American Icons
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego • 1,335 seats
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego
    location868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $58Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 294
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  • Nov
    15
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Joan B. Kroc Theatre
    Joan B. Kroc Theatre
    location6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115location6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115
    From $51Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 77
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  • Nov
    15
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Joan B. Kroc Theatre
    Joan B. Kroc Theatre
    location6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115location6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115
    From $41Avg. price ~ $75Tickets Available: 99
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  • Dec
    15
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
    Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center
    Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center
    location1245 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101location1245 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $59Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 1697
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  • Dec
    17
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    Golden State Ballet: The Nutcracker
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2,967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $53Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Available: 1126
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  • Dec
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Golden State Ballet: The Nutcracker
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2,967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $52Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 1342
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Diego Ballet: The Nutcracker
    The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1,210 seats
    The Magnolia Performing Arts Center
    location210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020location210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    From $78Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 358
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Golden State Ballet: The Nutcracker
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2,967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $52Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Available: 1221
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Diego Ballet: The Nutcracker
    The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1,210 seats
    The Magnolia Performing Arts Center
    location210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020location210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    From $74Avg. price ~ $202Tickets Available: 344
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Golden State Ballet: The Nutcracker
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2,967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $51Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 1239
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Diego Ballet: The Nutcracker
    The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1,210 seats
    The Magnolia Performing Arts Center
    location210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020location210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    From $78Avg. price ~ $194Tickets Available: 330
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Golden State Ballet: The Nutcracker
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2,967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $51Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 1268
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Golden State Ballet: The Nutcracker
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2,967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $53Avg. price ~ $118Tickets Available: 1200
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  • Dec
    22
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Golden State Ballet: The Nutcracker
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2,967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $52Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 1140
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    22
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Golden State Ballet: The Nutcracker
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2,967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $54Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 1206
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    23
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Golden State Ballet: The Nutcracker
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2,967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $52Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 1170
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    23
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Golden State Ballet: The Nutcracker
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2,967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $53Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 1096
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  • Dec
    26
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego • 1,335 seats
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego
    location868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $76Avg. price ~ $175Tickets Available: 592
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  • Jan
    17
    2027
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Joan B. Kroc Theatre
    Joan B. Kroc Theatre
    location6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115location6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115
    From $51Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 102
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  • Jan
    17
    2027
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Joan B. Kroc Theatre
    Joan B. Kroc Theatre
    location6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115location6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115
    From $51Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 116
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  • Feb
    13
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Black Grace
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego • 1,335 seats
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego
    location868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101location868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    From $82Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 161
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  • Feb
    14
    2027
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Joan B. Kroc Theatre
    Joan B. Kroc Theatre
    location6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115location6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115
    From $51Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 116
    View Tickets
  • Feb
    14
    2027
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Joan B. Kroc Theatre
    Joan B. Kroc Theatre
    location6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115location6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115
    From $51Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 108
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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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American Icons - Ballet
American Icons - Ballet
BALLET
Balboa Theatre - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Upcoming performances: 2
Next Performance: Oct 24, 2026 7:30 PM
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Derek Hough
Derek Hough
DANCE
The Magnolia Performing Arts Center
El Cajon, CA
Upcoming performances: 38
Next Performance: Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
BALLET
Joan B. Kroc Theatre
San Diego, CA
Upcoming performances: 38
Next Performance: Nov 15, 2026 4:00 PM
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
BALLET
Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center
San Diego, CA
Upcoming performances: 131
Next Performance: Dec 15, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
BALLET
San Diego Civic Theatre
San Diego, CA
Upcoming performances: 1,894
Next Performance: Dec 17, 2026 7:30 PM
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Black Grace
Black Grace
BALLET
Balboa Theatre - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Upcoming performances: 13
Next Performance: Feb 13, 2027 7:30 PM
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Mark Morris Dance Group
Mark Morris Dance Group
DANCE
San Diego Civic Theatre
San Diego, CA
Upcoming performances: 1
Next Performance: Mar 20, 2027 7:30 PM
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Dancing With The Stars
Dancing With The Stars
DANCE
Viejas Arena At Aztec Bowl
San Diego, CA
Upcoming performances: 61
Next Performance: Mar 31, 2027 7:30 PM
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Alonzo King Lines Ballet
Alonzo King Lines Ballet
BALLET
San Diego Civic Theatre
San Diego, CA
Upcoming performances: 11
Next Performance: May 15, 2027 7:30 PM
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Mariachi Los Camperos
Mariachi Los Camperos
DANCE
Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center
San Diego, CA
Upcoming performances: 6
Next Performance: May 16, 2027 2:00 PM
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Ballet & Dance Venues

Theaters, opera houses, performing arts centers, and cultural venues in San Diego and nearby areas.
Balboa Theatre - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Oct 24, 2026
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Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center
San Diego, CA
Arena
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Dec 15, 2026
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Joan B. Kroc Theatre
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 6
Next Ballet: Nov 15, 2026
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San Diego Civic Theatre
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 12
Next Ballet: Dec 17, 2026
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The Magnolia Performing Arts Center
El Cajon, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Nov 13, 2026
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Viejas Arena At Aztec Bowl
San Diego, CA
Arena
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Mar 31, 2027
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About Ballet in San Diego

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 San Diego?

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 San Diego?

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

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