Ballet in Charlotte

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

Updated: October 31, 2026
3 Venues

Charlotte, NC, offers a variety of ballet performances, from classical productions and contemporary dance to touring companies and seasonal favorites. Find upcoming ballet shows, performance dates, venues, seating options, and tickets throughout the area.

21 Upcoming Events
Dec 4 First Event
$41 Lowest Price
$1,122 Average Price

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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET, High Demand: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,103, Tickets Remaining: 4. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,103, Tickets Remaining: 4. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,103, Tickets Remaining: 4. View Tickets

Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,103, Tickets Remaining: 4. View Tickets

Dec 11, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET, High Demand: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 13, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — BALLET, High Demand: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET, Best Value, High Demand: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Ovens Auditorium • 2,403 seats, 2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205. From $41, Avg. price ~ $125, Tickets Available: 3197. View Tickets

Dec 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET, High Demand: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 19, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 20, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 22, 2026, 2:00 PM Tue — BALLET, High Demand: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 22, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — BALLET, High Demand: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 23, 2026, 2:00 PM Wed — BALLET, High Demand: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 23, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — BALLET, High Demand: Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • 2,097 seats, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,122, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Apr 18, 2027, 6:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with Live Orchestra at Ovens Auditorium • 2,403 seats, 2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205. From $65, Avg. price ~ $172, Tickets Available: 2392. View Tickets

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.

All Ballet & Dance Performances

Browse upcoming ballet productions and dance performances in Charlotte and nearby areas.

Upcoming performances: 38

Next Performance: Nov 29, 2026 8:00 PM

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The Nutcracker

BALLET

Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Charlotte, NC

Upcoming performances: 1,997

Next Performance: Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM

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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

BALLET

Ovens Auditorium

Charlotte, NC

Upcoming performances: 131

Next Performance: Dec 18, 2026 7:00 PM

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Dancing With The Stars

DANCE

Spectrum Center

Charlotte, NC

Upcoming performances: 62

Next Performance: Apr 10, 2027 7:30 PM

Upcoming performances: 176

Next Performance: Apr 18, 2027 6:00 PM

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Ballet & Dance Venues

Theaters, opera houses, performing arts centers, and cultural venues in Charlotte and nearby areas.

Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Charlotte, NC

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 19

Next Ballet: Dec 04, 2026

Upcoming Performances: 3

Next Ballet: Nov 29, 2026

Upcoming Performances: 1

Next Ballet: Apr 10, 2027

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About Ballet in Charlotte

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.

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