Touring
BORN IN SAN FRANCISCO. SHARED WITH THE WORLD.
As a founding voice in American ballet and a creative engine for the art form globally, San Francisco Ballet captivates audiences across the world. Performing nationally and internationally, we share the power of our city through world-class performances and bold artistic innovation. Each tour deepens connection and reaffirms our passion for storytelling that resonates around the globe. Discover where we’re headed next.
upcoming touring events
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Costa Mesa, California
Oct 2–5, 2025
Liam Scarlett’s Frankenstein, a vivid retelling of Mary Shelley’s classic, combines cinematic choreography, dramatic effects, and a haunting original score by Lowell Liebermann. A visceral portrayal of creation, ingenuity, and humanity.
Guggenheim New York
New York City, New York
Nov 1, 2025
Witness an exclusive preview of Eugene Onegin at the Guggenheim’s Works & Process series. This evening features performance excerpts and a conversation with Tamara Rojo, Ashley Wheater, and Yuri Possokhov. This new co-production brings fresh depth to Pushkin’s classic tale of love, regret, and consequence.
The Kennedy Center
Washington, DC
May 27–31, 2026
The East Coast premiere of Aszure Barton and Sam Shepherd’s Mere Mortals. San Francisco Ballet returns to the Kennedy Center for the first time since 2018 as part of a world-class lineup of global dance innovators.
Past Touring Events
New York City Center
New York City, New York
Sept 16–17, 2025
San Francisco Ballet joins New York City Center’s Fall for Dance Festival with the New York premiere of Akram Khan’s Dust. This powerful one-act ballet confronts the human cost of war, drawing on the haunting aftermath of World War I to illuminate resilience and memory through movement.
Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles, California
Jul 18–19, 2025
Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts the Hollywood Bowl’s annual Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks, made all the more dazzling with the dancers of San Francisco Ballet. Selections from Swan Lake, Symphony No. 3, Capriccio Italien, and the iconic 1812 Overture will be accompanied by the USC Marching Band and the Bowl’s signature fireworks display.
Teatro Real
Madrid, Spain
Oct 2024
Helgi Tomasson’s iconic Swan Lake marked San Francisco Ballet’s debut in Madrid and its first international tour under Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, a historic moment and a memorable introduction to Spanish audiences.
our touring history
San Francisco Ballet’s touring history dates back to 1934, when we first established a dedicated booking department to share our work beyond the Bay Area. In 1940, we made national history with the American premiere of a full-length Swan Lake, a bold move that launched decades of celebrated tours both nationally and internationally. From landmark stages to unforgettable collaborations, explore our touring legacy.
Touring highlights
- 1965 – New York City, NY – State Theater in Lincoln Center – Company’s NYC debut.
- 1989 – Paris, France – Théâtre Champs-Elysées – SF Ballet’s Paris debut. The Company later returned to Paris to perform at the famous Opéra de Paris-Palais Garnier in 1994 and 2001.
- 1990 – Reykjavik, Iceland – City Theatre – This Iceland debut marked a homecoming for former Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson.
- 2001 – Santander and Barcelona, Spain – Santander’s Palacio de Festivales and Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu – SF Ballet’s Spain debut.
- 2002 – London, England – Royal Opera House – The Company performs at London’s Royal Opera House for the first time.
- 2009 – Shanghai and Beijing, China – Shanghai Grand Theatre and Beijing’s Poly Theatre – The Company makes its first trip to the People’s Republic of China, marking a grand homecoming for former Principal Dancer Yuan Yuan Tan.
- 2012 – Moscow, Russia – Bolshoi Theater-New Stage – Company’s debut in Russia.
- 2019 – London, England and Copenhagen, Denmark – London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre and Copenhagen’s Royal Danish Opera House.
- 2024 – Madrid, Spain – Teatro Real – Company’s Madrid debut.