Ballet in San Jose

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

  • Updated: November 9, 2026
  • 8 Venues

San Jose, CA, offers a variety of ballet performances, from classical productions and contemporary dance to touring companies and seasonal favorites. Find upcoming ballet shows, performance dates, venues, seating options, and tickets throughout the area.

  • 35 Upcoming Events
  • Nov 14 First Event
  • $35 Lowest Price
  • $180 Average Price
  • Next Ballet Performance:
  • Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
  • Nov 14 · 3:00 PM · San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 35
  • Nov 14, 2026, 3:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats, 255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113. From $47, Avg. price ~ $187, Tickets Available: 815. View Tickets
  • Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET, Pay Later Available: World Ballet Company: Swan Lake at Heritage Theatre - CA, 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. From $126, Avg. price ~ $202, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — BALLET: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats, 255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113. From $52, Avg. price ~ $153, Tickets Available: 1587. View Tickets
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats, 255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113. From $52, Avg. price ~ $143, Tickets Available: 1135. View Tickets
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — BALLET, Best Value: Smuin's The Christmas Ballet at Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039. From $35, Avg. price ~ $69, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET: Smuin's The Christmas Ballet at Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039. From $45, Avg. price ~ $91, Tickets Available: 30. View Tickets
  • Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Smuin's The Christmas Ballet at Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039. From $68, Avg. price ~ $115, Tickets Remaining: 13. View Tickets
  • Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Smuin's The Christmas Ballet at Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039. From $60, Avg. price ~ $104, Tickets Remaining: 26. View Tickets
  • Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: Smuin's The Christmas Ballet at Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039. From $80, Avg. price ~ $107, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets
  • Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET: The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights at Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113. From $64, Avg. price ~ $183, Tickets Remaining: 12. View Tickets
  • Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats, 255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113. From $81, Avg. price ~ $245, Tickets Available: 231. View Tickets
  • Dec 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats, 255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113. From $81, Avg. price ~ $291, Tickets Available: 246. View Tickets
  • Dec 13, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats, 255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113. From $76, Avg. price ~ $252, Tickets Available: 286. View Tickets
  • Dec 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats, 255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113. From $81, Avg. price ~ $319, Tickets Available: 168. View Tickets
  • Dec 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — BALLET, Pay Later Available: World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker at Heritage Theatre - CA, 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. From $104, Avg. price ~ $164, Tickets Remaining: 28. View Tickets
  • Dec 19, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $51, Avg. price ~ $183, Tickets Available: 187. View Tickets
  • Dec 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $50, Avg. price ~ $174, Tickets Available: 189. View Tickets
  • Dec 20, 2026, 11:00 AM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: My Very First Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $47, Avg. price ~ $242, Tickets Available: 139. View Tickets
  • Dec 20, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $50, Avg. price ~ $202, Tickets Available: 197. View Tickets
  • Dec 22, 2026, 11:00 AM Tue — BALLET: My Very First Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $45, Avg. price ~ $197, Tickets Available: 198. View Tickets
  • Dec 22, 2026, 2:00 PM Tue — BALLET: The San Jose Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $48, Avg. price ~ $229, Tickets Available: 185. View Tickets
  • Dec 23, 2026, 11:00 AM Wed — BALLET: My Very First Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $45, Avg. price ~ $181, Tickets Available: 184. View Tickets
  • Dec 23, 2026, 2:00 PM Wed — BALLET: The San Jose Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $51, Avg. price ~ $226, Tickets Available: 187. View Tickets
  • Dec 26, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $48, Avg. price ~ $180, Tickets Available: 195. View Tickets
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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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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
BALLET
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
San Jose, CA
Upcoming performances: 124
Next Performance: Nov 14, 2026 3:00 PM
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Swan Lake
Swan Lake
BALLET
Heritage Theatre - CA
Campbell, CA
Upcoming performances: 167
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: 31
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: 2,122
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: 36
Next Performance: Dec 30, 2026 8:00 PM
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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: 44
Next Performance: Jan 23, 2027 4:00 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: 40
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: 83
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: 4
Next Ballet: Jan 23, 2027
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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.

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