Ballet in Nashville

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

Updated: August 22, 2026
5 Venues

Nashville hosts 28 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $69 and averaging $134, across venues throughout Nashville, TN. Next up: October 2, 2026 at Tennessee Performing Arts Center - James K Polk Theater. Schedules updated as of August 22, 2026.

28
Upcoming Events
Oct 2
First Event
$69
Lowest Price
$134
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
Nashville Ballet: Giselle
Oct 2 · 7:30 PM · Nashville, TN
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 28
  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Nashville Ballet: Giselle
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - James K Polk Theater • 1075 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - James K Polk Theater
    location37219, 505 Deaderick Street  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $134Tickets Available: 595
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nashville Ballet: Giselle
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - James K Polk Theater • 1075 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - James K Polk Theater
    location37219, 505 Deaderick Street  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $134Tickets Available: 578
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nashville Ballet: Giselle
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - James K Polk Theater • 1075 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - James K Polk Theater
    location37219, 505 Deaderick Street  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $288Tickets Available: 40
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nashville Ballet: Giselle
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - James K Polk Theater • 1075 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - James K Polk Theater
    location37219, 505 Deaderick Street  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $134Tickets Available: 559
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  • Nov
    27
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Available: 502
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  • Nov
    28
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 532
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $156Tickets Available: 517
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 553
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 516
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $156Tickets Available: 539
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $158Tickets Available: 532
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $82Avg. price ~ $151Tickets Available: 635
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $146Tickets Available: 533
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  • Dec
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
    The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
    The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
    location37212, 2020 Belmont Blvd  Nashville, TNlocation37212, 2020 Belmont Blvd Nashville, TN, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $282Tickets Available: 239
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  • Dec
    18
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $76Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 522
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Available: 535
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 557
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $82Avg. price ~ $158Tickets Available: 516
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    21
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Mon
    BALLET
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Available: 547
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  • Dec
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    BALLET
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 805
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  • Dec
    22
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $148Tickets Available: 825
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  • Dec
    22
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 558
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    23
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $146Tickets Available: 811
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  • Dec
    23
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    Nashville's Nutcracker
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall • 2472 seats
    Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
    location37219, 505 Deaderick St  Nashville, TNlocation37219, 505 Deaderick St Nashville, TN, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Available: 563
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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.

All Ballet & Dance Performances

Browse upcoming ballet productions and dance performances in Nashville and nearby areas.

Ballet & Dance Venues

Theaters, opera houses, performing arts centers, and cultural venues in Nashville and nearby areas.
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, TN
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Jan 24, 2027
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Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall
Nashville, TN
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 22
Next Ballet: Nov 27, 2026
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Tennessee Performing Arts Center - James K Polk Theater
Nashville, TN
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Oct 02, 2026
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The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Nashville, TN
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Dec 16, 2026
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The Truth
Nashville, TN
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Dec 20, 2026
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About Ballet in Nashville

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 Nashville?

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 Nashville?

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

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