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The Australian Ballet 2027 Season

Effortless. Extraordinary. Ballet.

The Australian Ballet’s 2027 season embraces the extraordinary scale of some of ballet’s most magnificent productions. Returning to the expansive Sydney Opera House stage, the company will share groundbreaking stories and epic artistry through some of the world’s most recognised ballets.

Performed by a company of elite artists and accompanied by Australia's premier orchestras, The Australian Ballet’s Season 2027 defines what it takes to perform at the highest level.

From the beauty of Swan Lake to the return of the phenomenon Kunstkamer, the magical restaging of Cinderella, to a captivating mixed bill featuring modern masters of the art form, this season promises ballet at its boldest.

Upcoming events

Storytime Ballet: Cinderella

17 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

  • Dance
  • Kids & Families
  • The Australian Ballet

Swan Lake

9 – 28 Apr 2027

  • Dance
  • Ballet
  • The Australian Ballet
A group of ballet dancers gather around two performers.

Kunstkamer

6 – 19 May 2027

  • Dance
  • Ballet
  • The Australian Ballet
A group of performers on stage seen mid-dance with their heads titled toward the ground and arms stretched out, with one leg pivoted sideways.

Mixed Bill: S27 Modern Masters

8 May – 20 Nov 2027

  • Dance
  • Ballet
  • The Australian Ballet
A ballerina in a gold costume mid pose with her neck back and arms up and forward facing.

Cinderella

26 Nov – 22 Dec 2027

  • Dance
  • Ballet
  • The Australian Ballet
A silver outline of Cinderella's pumpkin carriage sparkling against a navy background.