EVENTS

ADULT BEGINNER BALLET
November 1–August 23
This class is for adults who are new to ballet or have taken ballet classes for less than two years. This class will focus on basic ballet technique.

SF BALLET X LEGION OF HONOR
January 30–October 11
SF Ballet is pleased to collaborate with the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco in celebration of the Legion of Honor’s 100th anniversary. Join us throughout 2025 for special pre-performance talks, lectures, family dance-along workshops, sensory friendly programs, and a chamber music series.

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE BALLET
March 1–August 21
This class is for adults who have completed a minimum of two years of beginner-level drop-in classes or have previous ballet experience. Students should have a clear understanding of ballet terminology and basic combinations.

CONTEMPORARY BALLET
June 14–August 23
This class is a different approach to Ballet and an opportunity to investigate and put into practice your technical abilities, as well as to discover more about your dancing.

SF BALLET AT NEW YORK CITY CENTER
September 16–September 17
As part of NYCC’s annual Fall for Dance Festival, San Francisco Ballet presents the New York premiere of Akram Khan’s Dust, a one-act ballet that offers a dramatic exploration of the human experience amidst the haunting backdrop of post-World War I.

SF BALLET AT SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
October 2–October 5
Based on Mary Shelley’s 19th-century novel-turned-pop culture classic, Liam Scarlett’s Frankenstein features sensational choreography, cinematic design, costumes, special effects, pyrotechnics, and a haunting original score from Lowell Liebermann.

NUTCRACKER BENEFIT LUNCHEON
December 13
Journey with us to the Land of Dreams. We are so excited to welcome you, your family, and your friends to celebrate the joy of the holiday season and the magic of SF Ballet’s Nutcracker!

2026 OPENING NIGHT GALA
January 14
One of San Francisco’s most iconic evenings—an unforgettable celebration of ballet, fashion, music, and innovation. General Admission tickets will be available in early November.

EUGENE ONEGIN
January 23–January 29
A monumental experience for a modern audience, Eugene Onegin is an expression of Yuri Possokhov’s unique ability to blend contemporary choreography with classical tradition.

BALANCHINE
February 10–February 15
A tribute to the driving force behind modern ballet in America, Balanchine showcases George Balanchine’s artistic evolution across three iconic works: Diamonds, Serenade, and Stars and Stripes.

THE BLAKE WORKS
February 27–March 5
In an electrifying series that pushes the limits of contemporary ballet, The Blake Works sets William Forsythe’s ground-breaking choreography to the multi-layered music of Grammy Award-winning artist James Blake.

DON QUIXOTE
March 19–March 25
Grab your castanets and get ready for a whirlwind of fiery dancing and playful wit with ballet’s original romantic comedy, Don Quixote. Inspired by Cervantes’ classic novel, this energetic production is packed with passion, humor, sensational dance.

LA SYLPHIDE
April 10–April 16
Lose yourself in La Sylphide’s world of romance, mystery, and ethereal beauty. This Scottish tale of love and illusion continues to captivate with timeless themes of human nature still relatable today.

MERE MORTALS
April 24–April 30
Inspired by the myth of Pandora’s Jar, Mere Mortals explores our relationship with artificial intelligence: its boundless potential and unforeseen consequences. Originally commissioned for Tamara Rojo’s inaugural season, the program returns as a fusion of electronic music, festival culture, and contemporary ballet.