Richmond Ballet

The Nutcracker
2026-12-20 13:00, 2026-12-20 17:30, 2026-12-21 19:00, 2026-12-22 14:00, 2026-12-22 19:00, 2026-12-23 13:00 (America/New_York) | Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
The Nutcracker
December 5-23, 2026
with Richmond Symphony at Dominion Energy Center
Choreography and Original Direction by Stoner Winslett
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Step into a world of enchantment where holiday dreams come to life.
Richmond Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker returns to delight audiences of all ages with stunning choreography, lavish sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score played live by the Richmond Symphony. Join Clara on her magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets in this cherished annual tradition.
Dates & Times
Saturday, December 5 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 6 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Friday, December 11 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 12 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 13 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Friday, December 18 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 19 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 20 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Monday, December 21 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 22 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 23 – 1:00 PM

Tickets start at $33.60*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 10:00am-5:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees
The runtime for this performance is approximately 2 hours including one 20 minute intermission.
Please note: Strobe lighting and smoke effects are used in the production.
Richmond Ballet does not offer separate pricing for children. Each guest age 2 and up must have a ticket. Ticket prices are subject to change based on availability.

Tchaikovsky: The Man Behind the Music
2027-02-12 19:00, 2027-02-13 14:00, 2027-02-13 19:00, 2027-02-14 14:00 | Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Tchaikovsky: The Man Behind the Music
February 12-14, 2027
with Richmond Symphony at Dominion Energy Center
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Additional music by Alexander Glazunov, Mikhail Glinka and Fritz Kreisler
Behind one of the world’s most legendary composers lies a soul, a secret, and a story waiting to be told.
Tchaikovsky: The Man Behind the Music is a sweeping full-length ballet by Ma Cong that explores the life and artistry of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and the relationships that shaped him. With powerful choreography and profound emotional depth, this production reveals the tension between Tchaikovsky’s public success and private turmoil, providing a rare glimpse into the heart of ballet’s most renowned composer.
Dates & Times
Friday, February 12 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 13 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 14 – 2:00 PM
Tickets start at $33.60*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 10:00am-5:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees

Moving Art Three
2027-03-11 18:30, 2027-03-12 18:30, 2027-03-14 13:30, 2027-03-18 18:30, 2027-03-19 18:30, 2027-03-21 13:30 | Leslie Cheek Theater at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, United States
Moving Art Three: New Works
March 11-21, 2027
at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Experience the future of ballet through new creations.
A celebration of innovation and imagination, Moving Art Three: New Works brings together the distinct voices of four choreographers of today, including Nicolas Blanc, Stephanie Martinez, and Penny Saunders. This dynamic program highlights the energy and collaborative spirit of ballet as each choreographer creates an entirely new work in just one week.
Dates & Times
Thursday, March 11 – 6:30 PM
Friday, March 12 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, March 14 – 1:30 PM
Thursday, March 18 – 6:30 PM
Friday, March 19 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, March 21 – 1:30 PM
Tickets start at $31*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 10:00am-5:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees

Moving Art Four
2027-05-13 18:30, 2027-05-14 18:30, 2027-05-16 13:30, 2027-05-20 18:30, 2027-05-21 18:30, 2027-05-23 13:30 | Leslie Cheek Theater at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, United States
Moving Art Four: Director’s Choice

May 13-23, 2027
at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Refined elegance and raw power take the stage in Moving Art Four: Director’s Choice.
The Leaves are Fading
Choreography by Antony Tudor
Music by Antonín Dvořák
Gnawa
Choreography by Nacho Duato
Music by Various Artists
The Leaves are Fading is a reflection on memory, love, and the passage of time set to the lush music of Antonín Dvořák. The elegant choreography of Antony Tudor — a pioneering British choreographer who revolutionized 20th century ballet — weaves together fleeting moments of romance in this poignant masterwork.
Featuring the rich music of North Africa and the Mediterranean, Gnawa pulses with rhythmic energy and spiritual intensity. Spanish visionary Nacho Duato, whose choreography is acclaimed globally, blends athletic contemporary movement with earthy sensuality to create a mesmerizing work that celebrates the universal power of music and dance.
Dates & Times
Thursday, May 13 – 6:30 PM
Friday, May 14 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, May 16 – 1:30 PM
Thursday, May 20 – 6:30 PM
Friday, May 21 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, May 23 – 1:30 PM
Tickets start at $31*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 10:00am-5:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees
