Pacific Northwest Ballet’s 54th season line-up includes George Balanchine’s Serenade and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Kent Stowell’s classic Swan Lake, and world premieres by two Kyles (Davis and Abraham)—plus a new work by PNB resident choreographer Jessica Lang, a PNB premiere from Christopher Wheeldon, and more audience favorites from Alexei Ratmansky, Alejandro Cerrudo, Eva Stone, Susan Stroman, and Twyla Tharp.
McCaw Hall | September 25–October 4, 2026
Immerse yourself in a world of romance and beauty in this stunning triple bill. George Balanchine’s Serenade, his first work created in America, is an ethereal celebration of the ensemble of dancers, rather than the individual. Alexei Ratmansky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is a vivid and nuanced celebration of art, and Jessica Lang’s newest work promises to be nothing short of brilliant. Filled with lush music and inspirational performances, you won’t want to miss this season opener.
McCaw Hall | November 6–15, 2026
Give in to inevitable goosebumps this November! George Balanchine’s haunting one-act ballet La Sonnambula, the tale of a beautiful sleepwalker and the misfortune in her wake, returns to PNB after a 10-year absence. Two contrasting pieces by Alejandro Cerrudo highlight his moody (Silent Ghost) and witty (PACOPEPEPLUTO) sides, giving you a full picture of this modern choreographer’s style. And, as a special treat, principal dancer Kyle Davis will create a world premiere work inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s famous narrative poem “The Raven.”
McCaw Hall | November 27–December 28, 2026
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® has been an integral part of Pacific Northwest holiday celebrations for over a decade. This magical, candy-filled adventure is ready to complete your annual traditions with friends and family! We’ll whisk you from our sparkling lobby to your comfortable seats, where you’ll enjoy Sugar Plum–perfect dance performances, the magnificence of the PNB Orchestra, spectacular sets and costumes, and holiday cheer around every corner.
McCaw Hall | February 5–21, 2027
Considered by many to be the greatest classical ballet of all time, Swan Lake is nothing short of mesmerizing. Kent Stowell’s interpretation, a PNB favorite since 1981, overflows with romance, sorcery, and heartbreak. Between Tchaikovsky’s universally beloved score, PNB’s uniquely spellbinding set and costume designs, and virtuoso performances from the entire PNB Company, this production will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
McCaw Hall | March 19–28, 2027
Shake up your spring with electric new dance experiences! Back for the first time since its premiere in 2019, Eva Stone’s elegant F O I L explores different sides of the human experience from Stone’s unique storytelling lens. Christopher Wheeldon’s This Bitter Earth is an emotionally striking pas de deux set to a poignant remix of Dinah Wahsington’s “This Bitter Earth” and Max Richter’s “On the Nature of Daylight.” To close, choreographer Kyle Abraham will bring his unique avant garde aesthetic to PNB for the first time in a world premiere work.
McCaw Hall | April 16–25, 2027
A fanciful tale of love’s delusions and mishaps, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream seems almost tailor-made for ballet. From the spritely fairy kingdom to the whirling lovers and a star-lit wedding, George Balanchine’s adaptation of this classic tale would certainly be bard-approved. The Seattle Times calls PNB’s world-renowned production “a joy on every level.” Mendelssohn’s lush music combines with iconic storytelling and choreography to produce what dance writer Anita Finkel called “possibly the greatest narrative ballet of all time.”
McCaw Hall | June 4–13, 2027
Our final production of the season features three choreographers equally at home on Broadway and at Pacific Northwest Ballet. Here, all three combine a knack for storytelling with superb dancing, and a bit of jazz for good measure. Twyla Tharp’s Waiting at the Station, made for PNB in 2013, welcomes you to 1940s New Orleans to the sweet strains of Allen Toussaint’s custom score. Christopher Wheeldon’s Carousel (A Dance) takes inspiration from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, and Susan Stroman’s TAKE FIVE…More or Less brings a jazz classic to life in a piece The Seattle Times calls “pure dance, and pure joy.”
Subscriptions and Tickets
Season subscriptions are available now.
Single ticket and Nutcracker tickets will go on sale on July 21.
Featured Image: Pacific Northwest Ballet in Alejandro Cerrudo’s Silent Ghost. Still from video courtesy of Pacific Northwest Ballet.
