Gund Kwok Lion Dance Performance
A special Gund Kwok lion and dragon dance performance at the Boston Public Library Community Room, part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The show includes an interactive story about the origins and significance of the dance, highlighting Gund Kwok's role as the first Asian women’s lion and dragon dance troupe in the U.S.
Bellydance w/ Cheryl Kalilia
Experience a vibrant bellydance performance with Cheryl Kalilia at the Middle East - Corner/Bakery in Boston. The intimate venue hosts a lively fusion of traditional Middle Eastern dance and contemporary flair, offering a stylish, adults-friendly evening of live movement and music.
Spring Experience 2026
Boston Ballet presents Spring Experience 2026 at the Citizens Bank Opera House, a program of contemporary and classical ballet. This formal, artsy evening delivers precise technique and expressive storytelling with high-energy choreography in a historic Boston venue.
Next Generation
A dazzling one-night ballet program spotlighting Boston Ballet II and the Donna Egan Graduate Program artists. The program showcases the next generation of dancers in a live performance at the Citizens Bank Opera House on May 13, 2026, 7 PM.
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Marks of RED
Renowned choreographer Shamel Pitts brings TRIBE: Marks of RED to the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. This contemporary dance work investigates rhythm and identity through precise movement and expressive storytelling in ICA Boston’s intimate performance space. The piece fuses dynamic partnering with solo virtuosity, pushing the boundaries of stage movement and inviting audiences to experience identity as a living score.
The Sleeping Beauty
Experience Boston Ballet's The Sleeping Beauty at the historic Citizens Bank Opera House in downtown Boston, May 28–June 7, 2026. This lush, classical production features dazzling dancing, ornate sets, and Tchaikovsky's iconic score that enchants audiences of all ages.
Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore
Derek Hough performs Symphony of Dance: Encore at the Wang Theatre in Boston. This production blends dynamic contemporary dance with live orchestral music in a grand theatre setting. A polished, entertainment-focused evening for lovers of dance and live performance.
Bellydance w/ Cheryl Kalilia
Experience a vibrant bellydance performance with Cheryl Kalilia at the Middle East – Corner/Bakery in Boston on August 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM. A lively blend of traditional Arabic rhythms with contemporary stagecraft promises dazzling moves in an intimate venue. Tickets via Ticketweb.
Fall Experience 2026
Boston Ballet's Fall Experience 2026 at the Citizens Bank Opera House features Alexander Ekman’s Cacti and Akram Khan’s Vertical Road (Reimagined). A bold, witty program with live music that blends ambitious choreography, humor, and playful surprises on a grand stage.
The Nutcracker
Boston Ballet performs Mikko Nissinen's The Nutcracker at the Citizens Bank Opera House, running Nov 27–Dec 31, 2026. A beloved holiday ballet filled with lavish choreography, festive scenery, and family-friendly magic in a grand, iconic venue.
Winter Experience 2027
Boston Ballet performs a contemporary program at the Citizens Bank Opera House featuring Crystal Pite’s Emergence, Jorma Elo’s Brake the Eyes, and William Forsythe’s Herman Schmerman. A dynamic trio of ballets that explore musicality and structure with precision and exhilaration.
Coppélia
George Balanchine’s Coppélia, a sparkling classical ballet by Boston Ballet, returns to the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston for a run March 11–21, 2027. In this playful village tale, charm and mischief collide with precision dancing, making it a vivid, entertaining night of dance.
Spring Experience 2027
Boston Ballet presents Spring Experience 2027 at the Citizens Bank Opera House, May 13–23, featuring Balanchine masterworks Mozartiana, The Four Temperaments, and Gounod Symphony, curated by Suzanne F. This program spotlights precision, lyricism, and dramatic dancing in a historic Boston venue.