SEASON 26/27
A CONTEMPORARY BALLET JOURNEY THAT MOVES YOU BEYOND IMAGINATION
The TCB Summer Intensive offers dancers comprehensive training to enhance technique, artistry, and versatility. Students explore ballet, modern, contemporary, partnering, improvisation, and Tampa City Ballet repertory, while working with nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty and choreographers.
Summer Intensive
July 6 through 17, 2026
TCB Studio
NTPAC FALL FESTIVAL
September 12, 2026
NEW TAMPA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
This groundbreaking production masterfully blends the elegance of dance with the power of opera, live music, and cutting-edge technology. Experience a captivating narrative inspired by immigrant stories, honoring Tampa's diverse heritage while exploring universal themes of human resilience and the unbreakable spirit of civic pride. Prepare for an unforgettable artistic fusion that will deeply resonate and ignite your appreciation for our city's past and present.
LA SEPTIMA
October 2 & 3, 2026
NEW TAMPA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
This groundbreaking production masterfully blends the elegance of dance with the power of opera, live music, and cutting-edge technology. Experience a captivating narrative inspired by immigrant stories, honoring Tampa's diverse heritage while exploring universal themes of human resilience and the unbreakable spirit of civic pride. Prepare for an unforgettable artistic fusion that will deeply resonate and ignite your appreciation for our city's past and present.
LA SEPTIMA
October 9 - 11, 2026
THE CUBAN CLUB
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 - 19, 2026
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
March, 2027
WATER WORKS PARK
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 16 & 17, 2027
JAEB THEATER | STRAZ CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ART
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
At this time there are no health and safety requirements for audiences, artists, or staff at Tampa City Ballet events.
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