Ballet in San Jose

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

Updated: October 19, 2026
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San Jose hosts 37 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $45 and averaging $83, across venues throughout San Jose, CA. Next up: October 24, 2026 at Mexican Heritage Plaza In San Jose. Schedules updated as of October 19, 2026.

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Upcoming Events
Oct 24
First Event
$45
Lowest Price
$83
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Oct 24 · 4:00 PM · San Jose, CA
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 37
  • Oct
    24
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Mexican Heritage Plaza In San Jose
    Mexican Heritage Plaza In San Jose
    location1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116location1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
    From $72Avg. price ~ $83Tickets Remaining: 24
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Mexican Heritage Plaza In San Jose
    Mexican Heritage Plaza In San Jose
    location1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116location1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
    From $50Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Available: 47
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $48Avg. price ~ $179Tickets Available: 935
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  • Nov
    19
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
    Heritage Theatre - CA
    Heritage Theatre - CA
    location1 W. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008location1 W. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
    From $86Avg. price ~ $394Tickets Remaining: 28
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    High Demand
    The Hip Hop Nutcracker
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $54Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 1726
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    The Hip Hop Nutcracker
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $54Avg. price ~ $158Tickets Available: 1407
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
    Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
    Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
    location500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039location500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039
    From $45Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
    Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
    Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
    location500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039location500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039
    From $50Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 30
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
    Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
    Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
    location500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039location500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039
    From $70Avg. price ~ $108Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
    Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
    Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
    location500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039location500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039
    From $70Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Available: 30
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
    Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
    Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
    location500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039location500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039
    From $70Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 30
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
    Hammer Theatre Center
    Hammer Theatre Center
    location101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113location101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $65Avg. price ~ $319Tickets Available: 35
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    The San Jose Nutcracker
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $45Avg. price ~ $218Tickets Available: 210
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    The San Jose Nutcracker
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $45Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 823
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    The San Jose Nutcracker
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $74Avg. price ~ $258Tickets Available: 143
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    The San Jose Nutcracker
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $45Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Available: 689
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  • Dec
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
    Heritage Theatre - CA
    Heritage Theatre - CA
    location1 W. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008location1 W. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
    From $104Avg. price ~ $266Tickets Available: 58
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    The San Jose Nutcracker
    California Theatre - San Jose
    California Theatre - San Jose
    location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $46Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 216
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    The San Jose Nutcracker
    California Theatre - San Jose
    California Theatre - San Jose
    location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $46Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 252
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    My Very First Nutcracker
    California Theatre - San Jose
    California Theatre - San Jose
    location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $40Avg. price ~ $156Tickets Available: 195
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The San Jose Nutcracker
    California Theatre - San Jose
    California Theatre - San Jose
    location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $45Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 253
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  • Dec
    22
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Tue
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    My Very First Nutcracker
    California Theatre - San Jose
    California Theatre - San Jose
    location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $40Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Available: 211
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  • Dec
    22
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    High Demand
    The San Jose Nutcracker
    California Theatre - San Jose
    California Theatre - San Jose
    location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $45Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 225
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  • Dec
    23
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Wed
    BALLET
    Best Value
    My Very First Nutcracker
    California Theatre - San Jose
    California Theatre - San Jose
    location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113location345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $40Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 279
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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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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
BALLET
Mexican Heritage Plaza In San Jose
San Jose, CA
Upcoming performances: 38
Next Performance: Oct 24, 2026 4:00 PM
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
BALLET
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
San Jose, CA
Upcoming performances: 131
Next Performance: Nov 14, 2026 3:00 PM
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Swan Lake
Swan Lake
BALLET
Heritage Theatre - CA
Campbell, CA
Upcoming performances: 199
Next Performance: Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
BALLET
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
San Jose, CA
Upcoming performances: 29
Next Performance: Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM
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Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
BALLET
Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
Mountain View, CA
Upcoming performances: 5
Next Performance: Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM
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The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
BALLET
Hammer Theatre Center
San Jose, CA
Upcoming performances: 30
Next Performance: Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
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The San Jose Nutcracker
The San Jose Nutcracker
BALLET
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
San Jose, CA
Upcoming performances: 12
Next Performance: Dec 12, 2026 2:00 PM
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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
BALLET
Heritage Theatre - CA
Campbell, CA
Upcoming performances: 1,908
Next Performance: Dec 16, 2026 7:00 PM
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My Very First Nutcracker
My Very First Nutcracker
BALLET
California Theatre - San Jose
San Jose, CA
Upcoming performances: 4
Next Performance: Dec 20, 2026 11:00 AM
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Derek Hough
Derek Hough
DANCE
San Jose Civic
San Jose, CA
Upcoming performances: 38
Next Performance: Dec 30, 2026 8:00 PM
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Dancing With The Stars
Dancing With The Stars
DANCE
SAP Center
San Jose, CA
Upcoming performances: 61
Next Performance: Mar 27, 2027 7:30 PM
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Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
DANCE
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
San Jose, CA
Upcoming performances: 37
Next Performance: Apr 06, 2027 7:30 PM
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My Very First Ballet
My Very First Ballet
BALLET
California Theatre - San Jose
San Jose, CA
Upcoming performances: 2
Next Performance: May 22, 2027 11:00 AM
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The Sleeping Beauty - Ballet
The Sleeping Beauty - Ballet
BALLET
California Theatre - San Jose
San Jose, CA
Upcoming performances: 77
Next Performance: May 22, 2027 2:00 PM
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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: 16
Next Ballet: Dec 19, 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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Mexican Heritage Plaza In San Jose
San Jose, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Performances: 6
Next Ballet: Oct 24, 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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SAP Center
San Jose, CA
Arena
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Mar 27, 2027
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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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