Ballet Performances This Fall in Long Beach

There is something magical about going to see a ballet performance, especially as a family outing or date night leading into the holiday season. With several ballet companies producing performances in Long Beach this fall and winter, it’s the perfect time to escape into the expressive world of dance. Shows range from classic ballets like Swan Lake and The Nutcracker to contemporary pieces created by Alonzo King LINES Ballet.

ALONZO KING LINES BALLET

November 8, 2025

See the music of Alice Coltrane and Maurice Ravel come to life through movement in a performance by San Francisco-based Alonzo King LINES Ballet at the Carpenter Center (6200 E Atherton St) in Long Beach on November 8. Contemporary choreographer Alonzo King pairs the language of dance with music by notable composers and musicians, using elements of classical ballet to create innovative and evocative performances. His acclaimed dance company is changing the way we look at ballet by merging Eastern and Western forms with the natural world and human spirit.

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WORLD BALLET COMPANY: CINDERELLA

November 16, 2025

Featuring 40 dancers, over 150 costumes, and handpainted sets, World Ballet Company’s dazzling production of Cinderella is a wonderful way to introduce audiences of all ages to ballet. This two-hour show on stage at the Terrace Theater (300 E Ocean Blvd) in Downtown Long Beach on November 16 immerses viewers into the classic fairy tale story with grand ballroom scenes, romance, mischief, and humor, ending with happily ever after.

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CLASSICAL ARTS ENTERTAINMENT: SWAN LAKE

November 29, 2025

Swan Lake is one of the most beloved classical ballets, featuring Tchaikovsky’s iconic score and choreography that transforms the dancers into an elegant flock of swans. Classical Arts Entertainment has brought together a cast of elite dancers from around the world for this production, which is sure to mesmerize audiences of all ages. On stage at the Terrace Theater (300 E Ocean Blvd) in Downtown Long Beach on November 29, Swan Lake is the perfect dose of fantasy and imagination to lead into the holiday season.

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LONG BEACH BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER

December 13-21, 2025

Make picture perfect holiday memories with a night at the Long Beach Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker at the Terrace Theater (300 E Ocean Blvd) in Downtown Long Beach in December. Enjoy the festive atmosphere on the Terrace Theater Plaza decorated with thousands of lights and one of the largest holiday trees in Southern California. Then take in one of the nation’s best performances of this classic ballet, now in its 43rd year. The production features a full symphony orchestra, and famously includes a live horse and pyrotechnics. Six performances will be held on December 13-14 and 20-21.

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Claire Atkinson

Claire Atkinson is a Southern California native who has lived in Long Beach for over 20 years. She spends her free time visiting local parks, farmers markets, and museums, and loves learning about Long Beach history and culture.