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Sacramento Ballet Announces the 2025/26 Season

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  • Cinderella

    Dance Company: Pacific Northwest Ballet

    Cinderella
    McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA, United States
    The Seattle Times calls Kent Stowell’s Cinderella “warm and joyous and deeply moving.” This ballet combines the story you know and love with spectacular choreography, Prokofiev’s familiar score, and superb design. Travel with Cinderella from her wistful fireside, through a magical fairyland, to a dazzling palace ball. Let yourself be...
  • Balanchine: Father of American Ballet

    Dance Company: San Francisco Ballet

    Balanchine: Father of American Ballet
    War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
    A tribute to the driving force behind modern ballet in America, ‘Balanchine’ showcases George Balanchine’s artistic evolution in three iconic works. Diamonds is a reflection of the choreographer’s training in the Russian tradition and a deep knowledge of classical technique. Serenade—the first ballet Balanchine created for American dancers—captures the emotional...
  • Balanchine: Father of American Ballet

    Dance Company: San Francisco Ballet

    Balanchine: Father of American Ballet
    War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
    A tribute to the driving force behind modern ballet in America, ‘Balanchine’ showcases George Balanchine’s artistic evolution in three iconic works. Diamonds is a reflection of the choreographer’s training in the Russian tradition and a deep knowledge of classical technique. Serenade—the first ballet Balanchine created for American dancers—captures the emotional...

Sacramento Ballet’s 2025/26 Season continues their milestone 70th anniversary celebrations and marks the fifth anniversary of Anthony Krutzkamp as artistic director. It is an incredible season full of artistic innovation, powerful storytelling, and timeless ballet, beautifully balancing tradition with forward-thinking choreography. 

The Clara | Oct 24–Nov 2, 2025

An intimate, mixed-repertoire performance showcasing the powerful voices of choreographers with deep roots to Sacramento Ballet: Artistic Director Anthony Krutzkamp, R. Colby Damon, and Company Artist Julia Feldman. This program pushes the boundaries of ballet, offering fresh perspectives and bold new works.

SAFE Credit Union PAC | Dec 12–21, 2025

A beloved holiday tradition returns, complete with live music by the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera. This magical performance promises to enchant audiences of all ages and will be a cherished part of your holiday season for years to come.

SAFE Credit Union PAC | Feb 13–15, 2026

Step into a world of magic, curses, and triumph with this timeless fairytale. Set to Tchaikovsky’s breathtaking score, this performance captivates with the elegance and grace of classical ballet as Princess Aurora’s story unfolds in grand fashion.

The Sofia | March 20–22, 2026

A cutting-edge mixed-repertoire program celebrating the visionaries shaping the future of ballet. Featuring the return of Caili Quan’s Love Me Anyway, the Sacramento premiere of Ihsan Rustem’s Black Rain, and an exciting world premiere by Alfonso Palencia, this program will leave you inspired.

The Clara | May 15–24, 2026

A fan favorite where Sacramento Ballet’s company artists step into the role of choreographer, creating original works for the company. A truly unique experience that offers a rare glimpse into the creative process while celebrating collaboration, artistry, and community.

Subscriptions and Tickets

Season subscriptions are available now.
Single ticket and Nutcracker ticket sales will begin in late summer. 

Featured Photo: Juan Negreira. Photographer: Tony Nguyen.

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