Ballet in San Jose

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

Updated: September 28, 2026

6 Venues

San Jose hosts 32 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $47 and averaging $236, across venues throughout San Jose, CA. Next up: October 13, 2026 at California Theatre - San Jose. Schedules updated as of September 28, 2026.

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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Oct
13
2026
8:00 PM
Tue
BALLET
Georgian National Ballet: Sukhishvili
Georgian National Ballet: Sukhishvili
California Theatre - San Jose
California Theatre - San Jose
95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA, US
From $81Avg. price ~ $236Tickets Available: 45
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Nov
14
2026
3:00 PM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA, US
From $48Avg. price ~ $183Tickets Available: 1214
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Nov
19
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
BALLET
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
Heritage Theatre - CA
Heritage Theatre - CA
95008, 1 W. Campbell Avenue Campbell, CA95008, 1 W. Campbell Avenue Campbell, CA, US
From $127Avg. price ~ $146Tickets Remaining: 4
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Dec
02
2026
7:00 PM
Wed
BALLET
High Demand
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA, US
From $49Avg. price ~ $158Tickets Available: 1977
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Dec
03
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
BALLET
High Demand
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA, US
From $47Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 1862
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Dec
03
2026
7:30 PM
Thu
BALLET
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
94039, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street Mountain View, CA94039, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street Mountain View, CA, US
From $60Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Remaining: 26
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Dec
04
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
BALLET
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
94039, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street Mountain View, CA94039, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street Mountain View, CA, US
From $80Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Remaining: 26
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Dec
05
2026
2:00 PM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
94039, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street Mountain View, CA94039, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street Mountain View, CA, US
From $95Avg. price ~ $135Tickets Remaining: 29
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Dec
05
2026
7:30 PM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
94039, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street Mountain View, CA94039, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street Mountain View, CA, US
From $109Avg. price ~ $161Tickets Available: 30
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Dec
06
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
BALLET
Weekend Event
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
94039, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street Mountain View, CA94039, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street Mountain View, CA, US
From $100Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Remaining: 28
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Dec
10
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
BALLET
The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
Hammer Theatre Center
Hammer Theatre Center
95113, 101 Paseo De San Antonio San Jose, CA95113, 101 Paseo De San Antonio San Jose, CA, US
From $64Avg. price ~ $272Tickets Remaining: 27
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Dec
12
2026
2:00 PM
Sat
BALLET
High Demand
Weekend Event
The San Jose Nutcracker
The San Jose Nutcracker
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA, US
From $94Avg. price ~ $269Tickets Available: 115
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Dec
12
2026
7:30 PM
Sat
BALLET
High Demand
Weekend Event
The San Jose Nutcracker
The San Jose Nutcracker
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA, US
From $94Avg. price ~ $314Tickets Available: 105
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Dec
13
2026
1:00 PM
Sun
BALLET
High Demand
Weekend Event
The San Jose Nutcracker
The San Jose Nutcracker
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA, US
From $84Avg. price ~ $271Tickets Available: 125
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Dec
13
2026
6:00 PM
Sun
BALLET
High Demand
Weekend Event
The San Jose Nutcracker
The San Jose Nutcracker
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA95113, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA, US
From $94Avg. price ~ $366Tickets Available: 68
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Dec
16
2026
7:00 PM
Wed
BALLET
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
Heritage Theatre - CA
Heritage Theatre - CA
95008, 1 W. Campbell Avenue Campbell, CA95008, 1 W. Campbell Avenue Campbell, CA, US
From $104Avg. price ~ $304Tickets Available: 46
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Dec
19
2026
2:00 PM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
The San Jose Nutcracker
The San Jose Nutcracker
California Theatre - San Jose
California Theatre - San Jose
95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA, US
From $46Avg. price ~ $138Tickets Available: 235
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Dec
19
2026
7:00 PM
Sat
BALLET
Weekend Event
The San Jose Nutcracker
The San Jose Nutcracker
California Theatre - San Jose
California Theatre - San Jose
95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA, US
From $46Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 243
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Dec
20
2026
11:00 AM
Sun
BALLET
Best Value
Weekend Event
My Very First Nutcracker
My Very First Nutcracker
California Theatre - San Jose
California Theatre - San Jose
95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA, US
From $40Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Available: 197
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Dec
20
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
BALLET
Weekend Event
The San Jose Nutcracker
The San Jose Nutcracker
California Theatre - San Jose
California Theatre - San Jose
95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA, US
From $45Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 244
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Dec
22
2026
11:00 AM
Tue
BALLET
Best Value
My Very First Nutcracker
My Very First Nutcracker
California Theatre - San Jose
California Theatre - San Jose
95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA, US
From $40Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Available: 215
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Dec
22
2026
2:00 PM
Tue
BALLET
The San Jose Nutcracker
The San Jose Nutcracker
California Theatre - San Jose
California Theatre - San Jose
95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA, US
From $45Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 225
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Dec
23
2026
11:00 AM
Wed
BALLET
Best Value
My Very First Nutcracker
My Very First Nutcracker
California Theatre - San Jose
California Theatre - San Jose
95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA, US
From $40Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 283
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Dec
23
2026
2:00 PM
Wed
BALLET
The San Jose Nutcracker
The San Jose Nutcracker
California Theatre - San Jose
California Theatre - San Jose
95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA95113, 345 South First Street San Jose, CA, US
From $45Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 225
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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 San Jose and nearby areas.

California Theatre - San Jose

San Jose, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 17

Next Ballet: Oct 13, 2026

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Hammer Theatre Center

San Jose, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 1

Next Ballet: Dec 10, 2026

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Heritage Theatre - CA

Campbell, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 2

Next Ballet: Nov 19, 2026

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Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts

Mountain View, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 5

Next Ballet: Dec 03, 2026

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San Jose Center For The Performing Arts

San Jose, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 9

Next Ballet: Nov 14, 2026

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San Jose Civic

San Jose, CA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Performances: 1

Next Ballet: Dec 30, 2026

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About Ballet in San Jose

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 Jose?

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 Jose?

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

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