Ballet in Columbus

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

Updated: August 14, 2026
3 Venues

Columbus hosts 36 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $59 and averaging $87, across venues throughout Columbus, OH. Next up: September 10, 2026 at Balletmet Dance Center. Schedules updated as of August 14, 2026.

36
Upcoming Events
Sep 10
First Event
$59
Lowest Price
$87
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
BalletMet: Future Icons
Sep 10 · 7:30 PM · Columbus, OH
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 36
  • Sep
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    BalletMet: Future Icons
    Balletmet Dance Center
    Balletmet Dance Center
    location43215, 322 Mount Vernon Ave  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 322 Mount Vernon Ave Columbus, OH, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $8711 tickets remaining!
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    BalletMet: Future Icons
    Balletmet Dance Center
    Balletmet Dance Center
    location43215, 322 Mount Vernon Ave  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 322 Mount Vernon Ave Columbus, OH, US
    From $76Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 30
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: Future Icons
    Balletmet Dance Center
    Balletmet Dance Center
    location43215, 322 Mount Vernon Ave  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 322 Mount Vernon Ave Columbus, OH, US
    From $76Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 32
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  • Oct
    16
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Marilyn - Ballet
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    location43215, 77 S High St  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Available: 170
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Marilyn - Ballet
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    location43215, 77 S High St  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 31
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  • Oct
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    Marilyn - Ballet
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    location43215, 77 S High St  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Available: 55
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Marilyn - Ballet
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    location43215, 77 S High St  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 102
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Marilyn - Ballet
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    location43215, 77 S High St  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 254
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $267Tickets Available: 181
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $226Tickets Available: 261
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Available: 631
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $245Tickets Available: 202
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $168Tickets Available: 560
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $172Tickets Available: 422
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  • Dec
    15
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $208Tickets Available: 255
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  • Dec
    16
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 536
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  • Dec
    17
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 542
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  • Dec
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $263Tickets Available: 176
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $168Tickets Available: 604
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $257Tickets Available: 221
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $290Tickets Available: 142
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $280Tickets Available: 160
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  • Dec
    22
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Tue
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    BalletMet: My First Nutcracker
    BalletMet: My First Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $428Tickets Available: 118
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  • Dec
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $303Tickets Available: 138
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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 Columbus and nearby areas.
Balletmet Dance Center
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Performances: 3
Next Ballet: Sep 10, 2026
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Ohio Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 27
Next Ballet: Dec 10, 2026
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Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 10
Next Ballet: Oct 16, 2026
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About Ballet in Columbus

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 Columbus?

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 Columbus?

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