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Houston Ballet 2025-2026 Season Performances & Tickets
Houston Ballet stands as a premier ballet company dedicated to artistic excellence and community enrichment through dance. Since our founding, we have been committed to presenting world-class performances that captivate and inspire audiences. Our 2025-2026 season features iconic productions such as 'The Nutcracker,' 'Giselle,' and 'Sylvia,' alongside innovative new works like 'Broken Wings.' We offer diverse ticketing options, including subscriptions starting at $90 for four spring ballets with orchestra-level seating, ensuring accessibility for all patrons. Our educational initiatives, including 'My First Ballet' and 'Student Matinees,' engage thousands annually, fostering a lifelong appreciation for dance. The Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance serves as our state-of-the-art hub for rehearsals, training, and community programs.Through partnerships and outreach, we extend our impact beyond the theater, offering adapted programming and dance talks to underserved populations. Our artistic staff, orchestra, and corps of internationally renowned dancers uphold the highest standards of performance and technical mastery. With a legacy of innovation, we continue to break boundaries through digital platforms like 'HB at Home,' bringing ballet to global audiences. As stewards of this art form, we prioritize inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in all aspects of our operations, ensuring ballet remains a vibrant, inclusive cultural force.
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Ballet Performances
Ticket Packages
Educational Programs
Community Outreach
Digital Streaming
Highlights and features
- We present world-class ballet performances with a rich artistic legacy dating to 1969.
- Our state-of-the-art Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance supports training and community programs.
- We offer accessible ticketing options including student, senior, and military discounts.
- Our educational initiatives engage over 50,000 participants annually through school programs and workshops.
- We lead in digital innovation with 'HB at Home' virtual performances reaching global audiences.
Services
Ballet Performances
Houston Ballet presents full-length classical ballets and contemporary works by renowned choreographers. Our 2025-2026 season includes 'The Nutcracker,' 'Giselle,' and 'Sylvia,' performed by our elite company dancers. Each production combines technical mastery with artistic storytelling for unforgettable live experiences.
Educational Programs
We offer youth and adult dance education through summer intensives, school matinees, and community workshops. Programs like 'My First Ballet' introduce children to dance fundamentals while 'Dance Talks' provide behind-the-scenes insights. All programs emphasize technical training and artistic development.
Community Outreach
Our outreach initiatives include adapted programming for individuals with disabilities, school partnerships, and free community performances. The 'Student Matinee' series provides subsidized tickets for K-12 students to experience live ballet. These programs ensure dance accessibility across diverse populations.
Digital Streaming
The 'HB at Home' platform offers on-demand and live-streamed performances, masterclasses, and behind-the-scenes content. This digital initiative expands our reach to audiences unable to attend in-person shows while providing supplemental resources for dance enthusiasts worldwide.
Special Events
Annual events include the 'Nutcracker Market,' 'Ballet Ball,' and 'Raising the Barre' fundraising galas. These events feature exclusive performances, donor receptions, and opportunities to engage with artists while supporting the company's artistic and educational missions.
Questions
What ballets are in the 2025-2026 season?
The season includes 'Onegin,' 'The Nutcracker,' 'Sylvia,' 'Broken Wings,' 'Giselle,' and the Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance.
Are student discounts available?
Yes, we offer Student Rush tickets at discounted rates for select performances.
Do you have sensory-friendly performances?
Yes, we present a sensory-friendly 'Nutcracker' performance designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
How can I support Houston Ballet?
Support options include donations, corporate sponsorships, costume underwriting, and membership in the Arabesque Society.
Where do you perform?
Mainstage performances occur at the Wortham Theater Center in Houston. The Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance serves as our training facility.
Do you offer group ticket sales?
Yes, group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more through our ticketing office.
Reviews (4)
Sun Flower
Jan 01, 2022
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Saw The Nutcracker for the first time! Its was a amazing performance at The Wortham Center in Houston. A Holiday Tradition for so many. You can rent binoculars and booster seats for kids. The gift area has nutcrackers for purchase along with other items from other performances. The talent they have is incredible. Very skilled orchestra to assist. I will definitely see another show by the Houston Ballet.
Leah V.
Dec 26, 2021
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Amazing experience for the Nutcracker 2021! The costumes, sets, lighting and cast was the best live performance Ive ever seen. Would highly recommend. Every staff member from ticket sales to ushers were very kind and helpful.
Cant wait to go back.
Cant wait to go back.
Learyn P.
Dec 13, 2021
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Not the traditional nutcracker, more of their own rendition. Did not like it at all. The costumes were very elaborate but the choreography and dancing was a dud. I've seen the nutcracker many times and this performance was by far the worst.
B. Schmal
Jun 08, 2021
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This is a superb ballet company and school. I attend performances yes, but I also take adult ballet classes there to live piano music. Sometimes even company members teach. All are simply wonderful.
