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The Australian Ballet 2026 Season

Explore the season

The Australian Ballet’s 2026 season is for joy, for love, for connection and for tradition. Season 2026 is ballet, made for you.

With four classical and contemporary works – some timeless, others ground-breaking – Season 2026 promises to reignite old memories and create vivid new ones.

Upcoming events

Romeo and Juliet

29 Apr – 13 May 2026

  • Dance
  • Ballet
  • The Australian Ballet
A man and woman are embracing with their faces close together.

Copland Dance Episodes

6 – 21 Nov 2026

  • Dance
  • Ballet
  • The Australian Ballet
A group of five dancers posed in bright coloured leotards against a light beige background.

The Nutcracker

28 Nov – 16 Dec 2026

  • Dance
  • Ballet
  • The Australian Ballet
A ballerina in a pink jewelled tutu and tiara mid-pose, against a dark red and grey background.