SEASON 26/27
A CONTEMPORARY BALLET JOURNEY THAT MOVES YOU BEYOND IMAGINATION
THE NUTCRACKER
December 5 - 8, 2026
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Embrace the magic of the holidays with Tampa City Ballet's beloved tradition: The Nutcracker! Journey with Clara through a whimsical world of toy soldiers, mischievous mice, and the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy. This iconic ballet is a cherished annual event, bringing together generations to celebrate the spirit of the season with stunning costumes, breathtaking choreography, and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score. Create lasting memories with friends and family as you experience the joy and wonder of this timeless classic, right here in Tampa. Make The Nutcracker your holiday tradition!
THE NUTCRACKER
December 11 - 19, 2026
NEW TAMPA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Embrace the magic of the holidays with Tampa City Ballet's beloved tradition: The Nutcracker! Journey with Clara through a whimsical world of toy soldiers, mischievous mice, and the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy. This iconic ballet is a cherished annual event, bringing together generations to celebrate the spirit of the season with stunning costumes, breathtaking choreography, and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score. Create lasting memories with friends and family as you experience the joy and wonder of this timeless classic, right here in Tampa. Make The Nutcracker your holiday tradition!
Dance Now Cultural Dance Festival is Tampa's must-see outdoor dance event, presented by Tampa City Ballet. This free, high-energy celebration combines genres of dance with more than 120 professional dancers, choreographers, and independent artists from across the Tampa Bay Area for one unforgettable day of movement and live performance.
DANCE NOW
Spring 2027
WATER WORKS PARK
GALLERY PERFORMANCE SERIES
Spring 2027
The Gallery Performance Series is an innovative multidisciplinary program that combines dance, technology, film, projections, fashion, movement, and visual art to create immersive performances in various museums and spaces. This initiative brings together choreographers, digital artists, composers, and technologists to explore the intersection of live performance and digital innovation.
ERA: A Creative Laboratory for Contemporary Dance & Innovation
April 16 & 17, 2027
STRAZ CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Experience ERA, a dynamic collection of world-premiere contemporary works created exclusively for Tampa City Ballet by internationally recognized choreographers. Conceived as a creative laboratory for innovation and collaboration, ERA brings artists from leading cultural centers to Tampa to develop bold new works - offering audiences access to the kind of cutting-edge contemporary performance typically experienced in major arts communities, now happening right here in Tampa Bay.
ERA: A Creative Laboratory for Contemporary Dance & Innovation
April 23 & 24, 2027
NEW TAMPA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Experience ERA, a dynamic collection of world-premiere contemporary works created exclusively for Tampa City Ballet by internationally recognized choreographers. Conceived as a creative laboratory for innovation and collaboration, ERA brings artists from leading cultural centers to Tampa to develop bold new works - offering audiences access to the kind of cutting-edge contemporary performance typically experienced in major arts communities, now happening right here in Tampa Bay.
At this time there are no health and safety requirements for audiences, artists, or staff at Tampa City Ballet events.
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