Ballet Performances in Pittsburgh

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

Updated: July 11, 2026
4 Venues

Pittsburgh hosts 42 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $65 and averaging $92, across venues throughout Pittsburgh, PA. Next up: October 3, 2026 at Kelly-Strayhorn Theater. Schedules updated as of July 11, 2026.

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Upcoming Events
Oct 3
First Event
$65
Lowest Price
$92
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Oct 3 · 6:00 PM · Pittsburgh, PA
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 42
  • Oct
    03
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
    Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
    location15206, 5941 Penn Ave  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15206, 5941 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $9222 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Giselle
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $193Tickets Available: 74
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Giselle
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $138Avg. price ~ $199Tickets Available: 70
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Giselle
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $138Avg. price ~ $199Tickets Available: 70
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Giselle
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $138Avg. price ~ $199Tickets Available: 70
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $288Tickets Available: 108
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $307Tickets Available: 102
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
    Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
    location15206, 5941 Penn Ave  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15206, 5941 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $9222 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $306Tickets Available: 102
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $298Tickets Available: 104
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $192Avg. price ~ $474Tickets Available: 49
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $316Tickets Available: 98
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $174Avg. price ~ $316Tickets Available: 98
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $351Tickets Available: 121
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $305Tickets Available: 100
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $305Tickets Available: 100
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $358Tickets Available: 123
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  • Dec
    18
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $358Tickets Available: 123
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $305Tickets Available: 100
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    19
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $358Tickets Available: 123
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    20
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $305Tickets Available: 100
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    20
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $305Tickets Available: 100
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    BALLET
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $305Tickets Available: 100
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    22
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $305Tickets Available: 100
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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.

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Ballet & Dance Venues

Theaters, opera houses, performing arts centers, and cultural venues in Pittsburgh and nearby areas.
Benedum Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Arena
Upcoming Performances: 40
Next Ballet: Oct 23, 2026
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Byham Theater
Pittsburgh, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Oct 10, 2026
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Greer Cabaret Theater
Pittsburgh, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 3
Next Ballet: Sep 10, 2026
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Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
Pittsburgh, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Oct 03, 2026
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About Ballet in Pittsburgh

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.

Ballet FAQ

Answers to common ballet questions

What ballet performances are available in Pittsburgh?

Ballet schedules may include classical productions, contemporary dance performances, touring companies, seasonal shows, and special presentations.

How often is the ballet schedule updated?

Performance schedules are updated regularly as new productions, venues, dates, and ticket information become available.

Which ballet productions are most popular?

Popular productions often include The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, and contemporary ballet performances.

Are ballet performances family-friendly?

Yes. Many ballet productions are suitable for families and audiences of all ages.

Can I compare tickets for ballet performances?

Yes. Listings may include seating options, premium tickets, VIP experiences, and ticket availability from trusted marketplaces.

Which venues host ballet performances?

Ballet performances are commonly held at theaters, performing arts centers, opera houses, and cultural venues.

Are touring ballet companies included?

Yes. Schedules may include local companies, national tours, and internationally recognized ballet organizations.

Are performances available outside Pittsburgh?

Yes. Listings may include nearby suburbs, regional theaters, and cultural destinations within driving distance.