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Sacramento Ballet Announces the 2026/27 Season

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  • The OBT Collection

    Dance Company: Oregon Ballet Theatre

    The OBT Collection
    Patricia Reser Center for the Arts 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, United States
    Our season’s grand finale is a trove of discovery—a collection of bold West Coast voices pushing ballet into uncharted territory. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti bends light into motion, while OBT’s own Lauren Flower crafts movement that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls. Dani Rowe embarks on...
  • The OBT Collection

    Dance Company: Oregon Ballet Theatre

    The OBT Collection
    Patricia Reser Center for the Arts 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, United States
    Our season’s grand finale is a trove of discovery—a collection of bold West Coast voices pushing ballet into uncharted territory. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti bends light into motion, while OBT’s own Lauren Flower crafts movement that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls. Dani Rowe embarks on...
  • The OBT Collection

    Dance Company: Oregon Ballet Theatre

    The OBT Collection
    Patricia Reser Center for the Arts 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, United States
    Our season’s grand finale is a trove of discovery—a collection of bold West Coast voices pushing ballet into uncharted territory. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti bends light into motion, while OBT’s own Lauren Flower crafts movement that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls. Dani Rowe embarks on...
Experience Legacy in Motion, as the company honors the past and embraces the future

Sacramento Ballet’s 2026–27 Season: Legacy in Motion celebrates the company’s rich history and its exciting step into the future as it welcomes new artistic leadership. Legacy in Motion reflects both where Sacramento Ballet has been and where it is going, honoring the artists, audiences, and traditions that have defined it while embracing new perspectives and creative possibilities. 

Long and Winding Road

The Sofia | October 23–25, 2026

A dynamic mixed repertory program featuring Stanton Welch’s neoclassical work set to baroque-inspired Beatles arrangements, alongside a Balanchine piece (to be announced), and a legacy work honoring the late Ron Cunningham.

Nutcracker

SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center | December 12–24, 2026

Sacramento’s beloved holiday tradition returns with an extended performance run through Christmas Eve and a sensory-friendly performance. Nutcracker features over 250 local children and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera.

Wild Sweet Love

The Sofia | March 5–7, 2027

An energetic and heartfelt program including Julia Feldman’s Hearts, the 20th anniversary of Trey McIntyre’s Wild Sweet Love, and a new work selected by Artistic Director Tiit Helimets.

Giselle

SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center | April 9–11, 2027

A timeless romantic classic known for its haunting beauty, emotional depth, and unforgettable imagery with live accompaniment from the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera.

Beer & Ballet

The Sofia | May 27–30, 2027

A lively audience favorite featuring original works by our company artists, celebrating creativity, innovation, and the future of dance.

Subscriptions and Tickets

Season subscriptions are available now.
Single ticket and Nutcracker tickets will go on sale later in the year. Stay tuned!

Featured Image: Sacramento Ballet Dancer Sarah Joan Smith with artists from Sacramento Ballet Second Company in Nutcracker. Photo by Marissa Gearhart.

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