Ballet in Columbus

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

Updated: October 28, 2026
4 Venues

Columbus, OH, offers a variety of ballet performances, from classical productions and contemporary dance to touring companies and seasonal favorites. Find upcoming ballet shows, performance dates, venues, seating options, and tickets throughout the area.

36
Upcoming Events
Dec 10
First Event
$59
Lowest Price
$218
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
BalletMet: The Nutcracker
Dec 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
  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    High Demand
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $66Avg. price ~ $218Tickets Available: 276
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $68Avg. price ~ $240Tickets Available: 230
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $68Avg. price ~ $228Tickets Available: 246
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $59Avg. price ~ $222Tickets Available: 261
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $68Avg. price ~ $236Tickets Available: 245
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    13
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $59Avg. price ~ $229Tickets Available: 243
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    15
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    High Demand
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $64Avg. price ~ $212Tickets Available: 288
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  • Dec
    16
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    High Demand
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $64Avg. price ~ $230Tickets Available: 247
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    17
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    High Demand
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $64Avg. price ~ $212Tickets Available: 279
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  • Dec
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $68Avg. price ~ $216Tickets Available: 318
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $68Avg. price ~ $248Tickets Available: 230
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $64Avg. price ~ $222Tickets Available: 320
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    20
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $66Avg. price ~ $243Tickets Available: 268
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    20
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $64Avg. price ~ $238Tickets Available: 272
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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 • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $55Avg. price ~ $394Tickets Available: 181
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  • Dec
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    High Demand
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $64Avg. price ~ $246Tickets Available: 257
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    23
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Wed
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    BalletMet: My First Nutcracker
    BalletMet: My First Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $55Avg. price ~ $381Tickets Available: 189
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  • Dec
    23
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    High Demand
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $66Avg. price ~ $244Tickets Available: 273
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    24
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    High Demand
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $66Avg. price ~ $245Tickets Available: 265
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    26
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $68Avg. price ~ $255Tickets Available: 254
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  • Dec
    26
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $64Avg. price ~ $247Tickets Available: 259
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    27
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $67Avg. price ~ $246Tickets Available: 273
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  • Feb
    19
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Swan Lake
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $69Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Available: 124
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  • Feb
    20
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Swan Lake
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215location39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $70Avg. price ~ $172Tickets Available: 79
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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

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Autumn Concert
Autumn Concert
DANCE
Sullivant Hall at Ohio State Barnett Theatre
Columbus, OH
Upcoming performances: 4
Next Performance: Nov 19, 2026 7:30 PM
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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
BALLET
Ohio Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Upcoming performances: 1,982
Next Performance: Dec 10, 2026 7:30 PM
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Dancing With The Stars
Dancing With The Stars
DANCE
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
Columbus, OH
Upcoming performances: 61
Next Performance: Feb 18, 2027 7:30 PM
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Swan Lake
Swan Lake
BALLET
Ohio Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Upcoming performances: 180
Next Performance: Feb 19, 2027 7:30 PM
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For The Love of Dance
For The Love of Dance
DANCE
Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
Columbus, OH
Upcoming performances: 6
Next Performance: Apr 02, 2027 7:30 PM
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My First Sleeping Beauty
My First Sleeping Beauty
BALLET
Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
Columbus, OH
Upcoming performances: 4
Next Performance: Apr 17, 2027 11:00 AM
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Carmen.maquia
Carmen.maquia
BALLET
Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
Columbus, OH
Upcoming performances: 6
Next Performance: May 15, 2027 7:30 PM
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Ballet & Dance Venues

Theaters, opera houses, performing arts centers, and cultural venues in Columbus and nearby areas.
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: 15
Next Ballet: Apr 02, 2027
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Sullivant Hall at Ohio State Barnett Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Nov 19, 2026
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Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Feb 18, 2027
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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.

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