Ballet in Houston

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

Updated: September 28, 2026
4 Venues

Houston hosts 79 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $41 and averaging $227, across venues throughout Houston, TX. Next up: October 2, 2026 at Brown Theater at Wortham Center. Schedules updated as of September 28, 2026.

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Oct 2
First Event
$41
Lowest Price
$227
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
Houston Ballet: Manon
Oct 2 · 7:30 PM · Houston, TX
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 79
  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Houston Ballet: Manon
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $227Tickets Available: 220
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: Manon
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $225Tickets Available: 173
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: Manon
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $232Tickets Available: 304
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Joffrey Ballet: Ekmans Midsummer Nights Dream
    Joffrey Ballet: Ekmans Midsummer Nights Dream
    Jones Hall for the Performing Arts • 2,911 seats
    Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
    location77208, 615 Louisiana St  Houston, TXlocation77208, 615 Louisiana St Houston, TX, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $195Tickets Available: 105
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Joffrey Ballet: Ekmans Midsummer Nights Dream
    Joffrey Ballet: Ekmans Midsummer Nights Dream
    Jones Hall for the Performing Arts • 2,911 seats
    Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
    location77208, 615 Louisiana St  Houston, TXlocation77208, 615 Louisiana St Houston, TX, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $220Tickets Available: 91
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Joffrey Ballet: Ekmans Midsummer Nights Dream
    Joffrey Ballet: Ekmans Midsummer Nights Dream
    Jones Hall for the Performing Arts • 2,911 seats
    Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
    location77208, 615 Louisiana St  Houston, TXlocation77208, 615 Louisiana St Houston, TX, US
    From $99Avg. price ~ $222Tickets Available: 75
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Stafford Centre
    Stafford Centre
    location77477, 10505 Cash Road  Stafford, TXlocation77477, 10505 Cash Road Stafford, TX, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $197Tickets Available: 480
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  • Nov
    27
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $224Tickets Available: 394
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  • Nov
    28
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $242Tickets Available: 365
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  • Nov
    28
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Move Dance Family: The Nutcracker
    Stafford Centre
    Stafford Centre
    location77477, 10505 Cash Road  Stafford, TXlocation77477, 10505 Cash Road Stafford, TX, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $72Tickets Available: 32
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  • Nov
    28
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Available: 379
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  • Nov
    29
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $238Tickets Available: 390
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  • Nov
    29
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $209Tickets Available: 377
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $234Tickets Available: 314
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $223Tickets Available: 334
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $249Tickets Available: 268
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $202Tickets Available: 359
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  • Dec
    09
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $189Tickets Available: 405
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $190Tickets Available: 419
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $214Tickets Available: 383
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $213Tickets Available: 355
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $204Tickets Available: 390
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    13
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $214Tickets Available: 392
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats
    Brown Theater at Wortham Center
    location77002, 500 Texas Ave  Houston, TXlocation77002, 500 Texas Ave Houston, TX, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $222Tickets Available: 426
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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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Ballet & Dance Venues

Theaters, opera houses, performing arts centers, and cultural venues in Houston and nearby areas.
Brown Theater at Wortham Center
Houston, TX
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 70
Next Ballet: Oct 02, 2026
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Cullen Theater At Wortham Theater Center
Houston, TX
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Nov 06, 2026
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Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
Houston, TX
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 9
Next Ballet: Oct 23, 2026
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Stafford Centre
Stafford, TX
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Nov 21, 2026
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About Ballet in Houston

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 Houston?

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 Houston?

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

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