2026/2027
Season
2026/
2027
Season
September 8, 2026 — June 13, 2027
2026/2027 Season
Los Angeles Ballet celebrates its 21st Season with a bold year of iconic masterworks, contemporary innovation, festive tradition, and unforgettable theatrical experiences.
From the historic Hollywood Bowl to the magic of The Nutcracker, groundbreaking contemporary ballet by choreographers such as Jerome Robbins and Christopher Wheeldon, and the LAB premiere of the beloved classic Coppélia, the 2026/2027 Season showcases the extraordinary versatility of LAB’s artists and repertory.
Secure your seats now for the 2026/2027 Season. We look forward to seeing you at the ballet!
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
Special Engagement
Los Angeles Ballet at the Hollywood Bowl
Who Cares? Balanchine| Gershwin
World premiere Barak | Ortiz
Los Angeles Ballet makes its debut at the iconic Hollywood Bowl with George Balanchine’s Who Cares? set to music by American Composer George Gershwin and a world premiere by Artistic Director Melissa Barak with music by one of Mexico’s foremost composers Gabriela Ortiz, performed by the LA Phil under Grammy-winning conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.
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SEPTEMBER 24 – 27, 2026
Fall
American Icons
The Cage Robbins | Stravinsky
Dilly Dilly Taylor | Ives
Pretty, Peculiar Things Barak | Abumrad
The Broad Stage
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, American Icons celebrates groundbreaking dance and music by American artists. Featuring Melissa Barak’s Pretty, Peculiar Things, Jerome Robbins’ electrifying The Cage, and Paul Taylor’s playful Dilly Dilly, the program showcases bold innovation, abstract storytelling, and iconic American artistry.
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DECEMBER 11-27, 2026
Holiday
The Nutcracker
Christensen/Neary | Tchaikovsky
Royce Hall & Dolby Theatre
On a magical Christmas Eve, young Clara’s nutcracker springs to life, leading her from a thrilling battle with the Mouse King to the glittering Land of Snow and the Palace of the Dolls. Los Angeles Ballet reimagines the beloved holiday classic with warmth, wonder, and a distinctive Southern California flair.
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FEBRUARY 4 – 6, 2027
Winter
Movers & Shakers
Polyphonia Wheeldon | Ligeti
Carry Me Anew Cong | Arnalds
World premiere Szentes | TBA
The Wallis
Movers and Shakers spotlights today’s most exciting choreographic voices. Featuring Christopher Wheeldon’s groundbreaking Polyphonia, Ma Cong’s sensual Carry Me Anew, and a world premiere by Maté Szentes, the program captures ballet’s evolving energy, innovation, and future through bold movement and striking musicality.
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JUNE 10-13, 2027
SUMMER
Coppélia
Saint-Léon / Petipa | Delibes
Dolby Theatre
A sparkling jewel of the classical repertory, Coppélia enchants with wit, romance, and dazzling technique. Set to Léo Delibes’s radiant score, this beloved comedy follows Swanilda as she uncovers the mystery behind Dr. Coppélius’s lifelike doll in a charming tale of illusion, mischief, and love.
LOS ANGELES BALLET
Learn about the comprehensive and varied seasons of Los Angeles Ballet since its debut in 2006. Repertoire includes Balanchine masterworks, stylistically meticulous classical ballets, commissioned and contemporary works by renowned local and international choreographers.
LOS ANGELES BALLET
Read the history of the company from the premiere performances of LAB’s original production of The Nutcracker in 2006. Learn about LAB’s Leadership, Mission, Outreach initiatives, commissions of original works and more.
