Seattle Upcoming Events
Open Stage at Old Stove Gardens
Next Up: Monday, August 17 | 7:00pm
Join us August 17, 2026 at 7:00pm for our summer Open Stage at Old Stove Gardens in Ballard.Open Stage is where new acts are born, seasoned performers test fresh material, and absolutely anything can happen. Every show is different, packed…
Amplify KPC 2026 Celebration + Fundraiser + Dance Party
Next Up: Thursday, September 17 | 7:30pm | Kirkland Performance Center
Dance. Give. Celebrate! Everyone’s a VIP for this intimate, all-inclusive event—heavy appetizers, drinks, entertainment, and community! Amplify KPC 2026 is Kirkland Performance Center’s premier fundraising event featuring a live performance of 70s and 80s dance classics by one of Seattle’s favorite bands, Hit Explosion! This unique event is held on the KPC stage and offers an in-depth look at KPC’s vision…
The Goldberg Variations
Next Up: Thursday, September 17 | 7:30pm | On the Boards
An unhinged dive into power dynamics, sexual desire, and vulnerability that entangles queer sexuality with classical music and professional wrestling. What are the blueprints of sexual desire and fantasy? In this unapologetic investigation of power dynamics and identity, Clayton Lee invites…
SERENADE
Next Up: Friday, September 25 | 7:30pm | McCaw Hall
Description: Immerse yourself in a world of romance and beauty with this stunning triple bill. George Balanchine’s Serenade, his first work created in America, is an ethereal celebration of the ensemble of dancers, rather than the individual. Alexei Ratmansky’s Pictures…
Swan Lake: Symphony Of Lights
Next Up: Sunday, October 4 | 4:00pm | Kirkland Performance Center
“Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights” is the landmark new production of the upcoming season.Tchaikovsky’s iconic score opens the door to an entirely reimagined world: vivid light design, illuminated costumes, and world-class dancers from around the globe transform the classic ballet…
GHOST STORIES
Next Up: Friday, November 6 | 7:30pm | McCaw Hall
Give in to inevitable goosebumps this November! George Balanchine’s haunting one-act ballet La Sonnambula, the tale of a beautiful sleepwalker and the misfortune in her wake, returns to PNB after a 10-year absence. Two contrasting pieces by Alejandro Cerrudo highlight…
Legendary Children Free
Next Up: Friday, November 20 | 8:00pm | Seattle Art Museum
Legendary Children is back! This free, all-ages celebration at downtown Seattle Art Museum conjures up an unforgettable night of drag royalty, ballroom enchantment, DJs, art, and unapologetic queer joy—all curated by and for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in…
Becoming Daddy AF
Next Up: Thursday, December 10 | 7:30pm | On the Boards
The unforgettable self-portrait of a life lived in motion, told through a vibrant collage of evocative archival imagery, propulsive sound and embodied storytellingCelebrated dance-theater artist David Roussève marks the 40th anniversary of his company REALITY with his most intimate work…
SWAN LAKE
Next Up: Friday, February 5 | 7:30pm | McCaw Hall
Considered by many to be the greatest classical ballet of all time, Swan Lake is nothing short of mesmerizing. Kent Stowell’s interpretation, a PNB favorite since 1981, overflows with romance, sorcery, and heartbreak. Between Tchaikovsky’s universally beloved score, PNB’s uniquely…
DIRECTOR'S CHOICE
Next Up: Friday, March 19 | 7:30pm | McCaw Hall
Shake up your spring with electric new dance experiences! Back for the first time since its premiere in 2019, Eva Stone’s elegant F O I L explores different sides of the human experience from Stone’s unique storytelling lens. Christopher Wheeldon’s This…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Next Up: Friday, April 16 | 7:30pm | McCaw Hall
A fanciful tale of love’s delusions and mishaps, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream seems almost tailor-made for ballet. From the spritely fairy kingdom to the whirling lovers and a star-lit wedding, George Balanchine’s adaptation of this classic tale would certainly be…
BALLET ON BROADWAY
Next Up: Friday, June 4 | 7:30pm | McCaw Hall
Our final production of the season features three choreographers equally at home on Broadway and at Pacific Northwest Ballet. Here, all three combine a knack for storytelling with superb dancing, and a bit of jazz for good measure. Twyla Tharp’s…