SEASON 26/27
A CONTEMPORARY BALLET JOURNEY THAT MOVES YOU BEYOND IMAGINATION
NTPAC FALL FESTIVAL
September 12, 2026
NEW TAMPA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
New Tampa Performing Arts Center’s annual celebration of music, art, dance and culture.
September 18, 2026
GALA & AUCTION: AN EVENING IN THE SECRET GARDEN
PALMA CEIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
The Gala & Auction is one of Tampa City Ballet's most important fundraising events of the year. Proceeds support the creation of new work, educational and community programs, and opportunities for artists throughout Tampa Bay. Whether you're a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, we invite you to be part of an evening that celebrates creativity, connection, and the artists & patrons who help shape our community.
LA SEPTIMA: Cocktail Hour
September 24, 2026
OXFORD EXCHANGE
Join us for an elegant cocktail hour at Oxford Exchange benefiting Tampa City Ballet, highlighting their upcoming show, La Séptima.
Enjoy a signature welcome cocktail, lite bites, and an exclusive introduction to La Séptima, an original production by Tampa City Ballet inspired by the people, places, and stories that shaped Tampa. Through contemporary dance, live music, film, and immersive storytelling, La Séptima brings our city's history vividly to life.
Hear from the creative team and local experts who helped inspire the production while supporting the future of professional dance in Tampa.
A Night of Dance, Music and Hope for Venezuela
October 2, 2026
NEW TAMPA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
ONE NIGHT. TWO STORIES. ONE SHARED SPIRIT.
Experience La Séptima by Tampa City Ballet, followed by an extraordinary celebration of Venezuela featuring The Nucleus Orchestral Orlando, Coral Wattaka Tampa, Daniella Mass, and internationally acclaimed cuatro virtuoso Jorge Glem - an evening of dance, music, culture, and hope.
Net proceeds from the evening will benefit relief and rebuilding efforts in Venezuela.
Step into Tampa, 1926. Streetcars rumble down 7th Avenue. The scent of tobacco drifts from bustling cigar factories. Music spills from social clubs as workers, entrepreneurs, and dreamers fill the streets of Ybor City, each chasing their own version of the American dream.
Through dance, live music, film, and immersive storytelling, La Séptima brings Tampa's history to life through three unique locations and experiences: The Stage, The Club, and The Salon.
Choose your journey!
LA SEPTIMA
Select Dates, October 3 - 17, 2026
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 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
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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