Andrew's choices for 2026
Ballet in London
As a ballet professional, I am thrilled to present my choice of the best ballet performances in London for 2026. Its great that my friends are planning to visit the ballet too as part of their music and arts programme for this year. Join me in exploring the best London has to offer! Register your interest in any of my events on this site and Jeremy will contact you to arrange the trip
Andrew Ward was born in Buckinghamshire, England and trained at The Royal Ballet School from 1970 - 1978, winning the International Ballet Competition, Prix de Lausanne in 1976. He joined the Royal Ballet, Covent Garden, in 1978; dancing in all the major classics, including soloist roles such as Florestan in Dame Ninette de Valois' production of Sleeping Beauty, the Three Dancing Gentlemen in MacMillan's Manon, and the Pas de Trois in Gloria.
Ballet
International Draft Works 2026 - New works. Emerging choreographic voices
Composer: Various (Mixed Programme)
16–18 April 2026
Linbury Theatre (ROH)
The Royal Ballet School Summer performance 2026 - watch the future stars
Composer: Various (incl. Tchaikovsky & Minkus)
18 July 2026
Main Stage (ROH)
Giselle – A classic not to miss
Composer: Adolphe Adam
14 February–20 March 2026
Main Stage (ROH)
Mayerling
Composer: Franz Liszt
30 March–18 May 2026
Main Stage (ROH)
La Fille mal gardée - A ballet of pure sunshine and joy
Composer: Ferdinand Hérold
23 May–9 June 2026
Main Stage (ROH)
Next Generation Festival 2026 - Watch the future stars of ballet and dance.
Composer: Various
11 June–5 July 2026
Linbury Theatre (ROH)
Marianela – Timeless – booking opene March – one not to miss
Composer: Various (Curated Repertory)
29 July–2 August 2026 A celebration of the enduring artistry of acclaimed Royal Ballet ballerina Marianela Nuñez and the company and audiences she loves
Main Stage (ROH)
Giselle
Composer: Adolphe Adam
2025 shows : A romantic ballet about a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner, only to die of a broken heart. Giselle remains one of the most popular Romantic ballets of all time. The story brings together an engaging mix of human passions, supernatural forces, and the transcendent power of self-sacrificing love
Main Stage (ROH)
La Sylphide
Composer: Jean-Madeleine Schneitzhoeffer.[1]
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Onegin
Composer: Tchaikovski
Highly recommended by Andrew its on 22nd January to 12th June 2025 Recommended Month to see was February
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Coppélia
Composer: Delibes
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Don Quixote
Composer: Marius Petipa (Choreographer)
Composed by Ludwig Minkus , First performed in Moscow by the Bolshoi Ballet, and now an opera core work. A lively and colorful ballet based on the novel by Cervantes, with music by Minkus.
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The Nutcracker
Composer: Tchaikovski
Another Tchaikovsky masterpiece, often performed during the Christmas season, featuring the magical journey of Clara and her nutcracker doll.
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Sleeping Beauty
Composer: Tchaikovsky
A fairy tale ballet filled with graceful dances and memorable themes, portraying Princess Aurora's journey from cursed slumber to joyous awakening by Prince Désiré.,,,
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Swan Lake
Composer: Tchaikovsky
A tragic love story between Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, transformed into a swan. The ballet is renowned for its lush, dramatic score and iconic Swan Theme. Swan Lake
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