Ballet in Kansas City

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

Updated: October 29, 2026
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Kansas City, MO, 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.

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Next Ballet Performance:
Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Nov 28 · 2:00 PM · Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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  • Nov
    28
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
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    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $69Avg. price ~ $285Tickets Available: 439
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  • Nov
    28
    2026
    7:30 PM
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    BALLET
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    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $58Avg. price ~ $249Tickets Available: 587
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  • Nov
    29
    2026
    1:00 PM
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    BALLET
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    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $58Avg. price ~ $266Tickets Available: 332
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  • Nov
    29
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
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    Ballet Academy of Missouri: The Nutcracker
    Folly Theater • 1,078 seats
    Folly Theater
    location300 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105location300 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
    From $75Avg. price ~ $312Tickets Available: 74
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  • Nov
    29
    2026
    5:30 PM
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    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $58Avg. price ~ $261Tickets Available: 454
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
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    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $58Avg. price ~ $237Tickets Available: 518
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
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    BALLET
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    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $91Avg. price ~ $356Tickets Available: 141
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
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    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $77Avg. price ~ $246Tickets Available: 694
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
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    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $73Avg. price ~ $243Tickets Available: 582
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
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    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $54Avg. price ~ $237Tickets Available: 416
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
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    BALLET
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    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $58Avg. price ~ $243Tickets Available: 625
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
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    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $58Avg. price ~ $253Tickets Available: 393
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
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    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $58Avg. price ~ $245Tickets Available: 509
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $65Avg. price ~ $218Tickets Available: 675
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
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    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $69Avg. price ~ $216Tickets Available: 597
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $58Avg. price ~ $229Tickets Available: 358
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  • Dec
    17
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $57Avg. price ~ $204Tickets Available: 585
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  • Dec
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $72Avg. price ~ $215Tickets Available: 713
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $61Avg. price ~ $179Tickets Available: 619
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $69Avg. price ~ $222Tickets Available: 641
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $58Avg. price ~ $219Tickets Available: 605
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $58Avg. price ~ $246Tickets Available: 289
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  • Dec
    22
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $71Avg. price ~ $220Tickets Available: 620
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  • Dec
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108location1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $73Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 669
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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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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
BALLET
Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO
Upcoming performances: 1,987
Next Performance: Nov 28, 2026 2:00 PM
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Owen/Cox Dance Group
Owen/Cox Dance Group
DANCE
Yardley Hall at Midwest Trust Center
Overland Park, KS
Upcoming performances: 2
Next Performance: Dec 12, 2026 7:30 PM
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The Nai Ni Chen Dance Company
The Nai Ni Chen Dance Company
DANCE
Yardley Hall at Midwest Trust Center
Overland Park, KS
Upcoming performances: 1
Next Performance: Jan 22, 2027 7:30 PM
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New Moves
New Moves
BALLET
Frost Studio Theater At The Bolender Center
Kansas City, MO
Upcoming performances: 6
Next Performance: Jan 28, 2027 7:30 PM
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Pinocchio
Pinocchio
BALLET
Folly Theater
Kansas City, MO
Upcoming performances: 13
Next Performance: Feb 19, 2027 7:00 PM
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Dancing With The Stars
Dancing With The Stars
DANCE
T-Mobile Center
Kansas City, MO
Upcoming performances: 62
Next Performance: Feb 24, 2027 7:30 PM
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Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
BALLET
Folly Theater
Kansas City, MO
Upcoming performances: 30
Next Performance: Feb 27, 2027 7:00 PM
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Romeo and Juliet - Ballet
Romeo and Juliet - Ballet
BALLET
Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO
Upcoming performances: 35
Next Performance: Mar 12, 2027 7:30 PM
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Maks & Peta Live
Maks & Peta Live
DANCE
Yardley Hall at Midwest Trust Center
Overland Park, KS
Upcoming performances: 34
Next Performance: Apr 03, 2027 7:30 PM
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Pulse - Ballet
Pulse - Ballet
BALLET
Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO
Upcoming performances: 7
Next Performance: May 14, 2027 7:30 PM
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Ballet & Dance Venues

Theaters, opera houses, performing arts centers, and cultural venues in Kansas City and nearby areas.
Folly Theater
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 8
Next Ballet: Nov 29, 2026
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Frost Studio Theater At The Bolender Center
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 6
Next Ballet: Jan 28, 2027
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Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 38
Next Ballet: Nov 28, 2026
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T-Mobile Center
Kansas City, MO
Arena
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Feb 24, 2027
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Yardley Hall at Midwest Trust Center
Overland Park, KS
Arena
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Dec 12, 2026
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About Ballet in Kansas City

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 Kansas City?

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 Kansas City?

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

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