Ballet in Detroit

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

Updated: October 18, 2026
7 Venues

Detroit hosts 16 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $41 and averaging $429, across venues throughout Detroit, MI. Next up: November 13, 2026 at Fisher Theatre - MI. Schedules updated as of October 18, 2026.

16
Upcoming Events
Nov 13
First Event
$41
Lowest Price
$429
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
United European Ballet Company: Cinderella
Nov 13 · 7:00 PM · Detroit, MI
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 16
  • Nov
    13
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    United European Ballet Company: Cinderella
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2,089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location3011w Grand Blvd #f100, Detroit, MI 48202location3011w Grand Blvd #f100, Detroit, MI 48202
    From $96Avg. price ~ $429Tickets Available: 100
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  • Nov
    15
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Redford Theatre
    Redford Theatre
    location17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, MI 48219location17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, MI 48219
    From $51Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 140
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  • Nov
    28
    2026
    2:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Grand Rapids Ballet & Detroit Opera Orchestra: The Nutcracker
    Grand Rapids Ballet & Detroit Opera Orchestra: The Nutcracker
    Detroit Opera House • 2,700 seats
    Detroit Opera House
    location1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226location1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226
    From $64Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 1502
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  • Nov
    28
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Grand Rapids Ballet & Detroit Opera Orchestra: The Nutcracker
    Grand Rapids Ballet & Detroit Opera Orchestra: The Nutcracker
    Detroit Opera House • 2,700 seats
    Detroit Opera House
    location1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226location1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226
    From $64Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 1433
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  • Nov
    29
    2026
    2:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Grand Rapids Ballet & Detroit Opera Orchestra: The Nutcracker
    Grand Rapids Ballet & Detroit Opera Orchestra: The Nutcracker
    Detroit Opera House • 2,700 seats
    Detroit Opera House
    location1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226location1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226
    From $63Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Available: 1622
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    The Nutcracker Ballet
    Ford Community Performing Arts Center
    Ford Community Performing Arts Center
    location15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126location15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
    From $51Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    The Nutcracker Ballet
    Ford Community Performing Arts Center
    Ford Community Performing Arts Center
    location15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126location15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
    From $51Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    The Nutcracker Ballet
    Ford Community Performing Arts Center
    Ford Community Performing Arts Center
    location15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126location15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
    From $51Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Remaining: 28
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
    Fox Theatre - Detroit • 5,174 seats
    Fox Theatre - Detroit
    location2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201location2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
    From $41Avg. price ~ $173Tickets Available: 3097
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
    Fox Theatre - Detroit • 5,174 seats
    Fox Theatre - Detroit
    location2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201location2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
    From $46Avg. price ~ $171Tickets Available: 4365
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Music Hall Center • 1,731 seats
    Music Hall Center
    location350 Madison Street, Detroit, MI 48226location350 Madison Street, Detroit, MI 48226
    From $75Avg. price ~ $146Tickets Available: 1501
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
    Fox Theatre - Detroit • 5,174 seats
    Fox Theatre - Detroit
    location2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201location2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
    From $36Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 5212
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
    Music Hall Center • 1,731 seats
    Music Hall Center
    location350 Madison Street, Detroit, MI 48226location350 Madison Street, Detroit, MI 48226
    From $95Avg. price ~ $229Tickets Available: 1380
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
    Music Hall Center • 1,731 seats
    Music Hall Center
    location350 Madison Street, Detroit, MI 48226location350 Madison Street, Detroit, MI 48226
    From $91Avg. price ~ $227Tickets Available: 1158
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  • Jan
    16
    2027
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Redford Theatre
    Redford Theatre
    location17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, MI 48219location17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, MI 48219
    From $51Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Available: 163
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    International Ballet Stars: Alice in Wonderland
    International Ballet Stars: Alice in Wonderland
    Music Hall Center • 1,731 seats
    Music Hall Center
    location350 Madison Street, Detroit, MI 48226location350 Madison Street, Detroit, MI 48226
    From $61Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 1548
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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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Cinderella - Ballet
Cinderella - Ballet
BALLET
Fisher Theatre - MI
Detroit, MI
Upcoming performances: 79
Next Performance: Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
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Step Afrika
Step Afrika
DANCE
Detroit Opera House
Detroit, MI
Upcoming performances: 28
Next Performance: Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
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Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
BALLET
Redford Theatre
Detroit, MI
Upcoming performances: 31
Next Performance: Nov 15, 2026 4:00 PM
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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
BALLET
Detroit Opera House
Detroit, MI
Upcoming performances: 1,882
Next Performance: Nov 28, 2026 2:30 PM
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The Nutcracker Ballet
The Nutcracker Ballet
BALLET
Ford Community Performing Arts Center
Dearborn, MI
Upcoming performances: 19
Next Performance: Dec 05, 2026 2:00 PM
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
BALLET
Fox Theatre - Detroit
Detroit, MI
Upcoming performances: 131
Next Performance: Dec 13, 2026 12:00 PM
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Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
BALLET
Music Hall Center
Detroit, MI
Upcoming performances: 41
Next Performance: Dec 13, 2026 4:00 PM
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Dancing With The Stars
Dancing With The Stars
DANCE
Little Caesars Arena
Detroit, MI
Upcoming performances: 61
Next Performance: Jan 28, 2027 7:30 PM
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Dance Theatre of Harlem
Dance Theatre of Harlem
DANCE
Detroit Opera House
Detroit, MI
Upcoming performances: 15
Next Performance: Feb 20, 2027 7:30 PM
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Maks & Peta Live
Maks & Peta Live
DANCE
Fisher Theatre - MI
Detroit, MI
Upcoming performances: 17
Next Performance: Mar 31, 2027 7:00 PM
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Alice In Wonderland - Ballet
Alice In Wonderland - Ballet
BALLET
Music Hall Center
Detroit, MI
Upcoming performances: 47
Next Performance: May 15, 2027 7:00 PM
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Ballet & Dance Venues

Theaters, opera houses, performing arts centers, and cultural venues in Detroit and nearby areas.
Detroit Opera House
Detroit, MI
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Performances: 6
Next Ballet: Nov 14, 2026
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Fisher Theatre - MI
Detroit, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Nov 13, 2026
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Ford Community Performing Arts Center
Dearborn, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 3
Next Ballet: Dec 05, 2026
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Fox Theatre - Detroit
Detroit, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 3
Next Ballet: Dec 13, 2026
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Little Caesars Arena
Detroit, MI
Arena
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Jan 28, 2027
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Music Hall Center
Detroit, MI
Arena
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Dec 13, 2026
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Redford Theatre
Detroit, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Nov 15, 2026
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About Ballet in Detroit

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 Detroit?

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 Detroit?

Yes. Listings may include nearby suburbs, regional theaters, and cultural destinations within driving distance.

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