Ballet Nights is the ultimate celebration of world-class dance and live music, delivering a one-of-a-kind variety show that blends international ballet stars, contemporary innovators, and exceptional musicians from across the globe.
Founded in London in 2023, Ballet Nights has rapidly become one of the UK’s most talked-about dance experiences, known for its curated programmes, signature storytelling, and the intimate presence of a live compère guiding audiences through an evening of artistry. In March 2026, Ballet Nights embarks on its first-ever UK tour, bringing its acclaimed format to the Manchester Opera House, Theatre Royal Brighton, and Richmond Theatre.
Audiences will experience a uniquely curated programme spanning classical favourites, modern masterpieces, emerging talent, and brand-new creations that redefine what a dance show can be.
Ballet Nights
Date(s): Wed 11 Mar 2026
Opera House Manchester
Category: Dance > Ballet
Visit the booking page for performance dates and times:
(Matinee and/or Evening)
Where is Ballet Nights performing?
Ballet Nights is playing at Opera House Manchester, 3 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3HP.
How do I get to Opera House Manchester?
Train: Deansgate station is just 0.3 miles from the Opera House, and Salford Central is 0.4 miles away. The nearest Metrolink stop is Deansgate-Castlefield, also 0.3 miles away.
Bus: Many bus routes stop close to the theatre. Plan your route using tfgm.com.
Car: Use postcode M3 3HP for sat nav. The Opera House is on Quay Street in the city centre, easily accessible from the A56 and M602.
Parking: Get 15% off pre-booked parking with Q-Park at q-park.co.uk/en-gb/atg. See our full parking guide for more options and rates.
Taxis: Can drop off directly outside on Quay Street.
How long is Ballet Nights?
Dance productions typically run for approximately 2 hours including an interval. Ballet performances typically run for approximately 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval. Please check the show listing or booking page for the exact confirmed running time.
What time should I arrive at Opera House Manchester?
We recommend arriving at least 20 to 30 minutes before the performance begins. This gives you time to collect or check your tickets, visit the facilities, find your seats, and browse refreshment options from the bar. Please note that bag checks may be in operation, so leave extra time. Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. Please note this is a cashless venue.
How much are tickets for Ballet Nights?
Ticket prices vary by production and performance date. Click the secure booking button on this page to see current pricing and availability for Ballet Nights at Opera House Manchester.
Where can I eat near Opera House Manchester?
Manchester city centre offers excellent dining options within walking distance of the Opera House on Quay Street. Spinningfields and Deansgate are both moments away. See our guide to restaurants near Manchester theatres for recommendations.
Is there an age recommendation for Ballet Nights?
Age recommendations vary by production. Please note that no children under 5 will be admitted to the venue except where specifically stated at the time of booking. Check the specific show listing or ATG Tickets booking page for full age guidance before booking.
Can I see the seating plan for Opera House Manchester?
Yes — view our detailed Opera House Manchester seating plan to choose the best seats for your visit. For full venue information including access details, see our Opera House visitor guide.
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★★★★
Ballet Nights 010: DecaDance – Cadogan Hall | Review
By Chris Omaweng / February 5, 2026
There was something soothing, elegant and cathartic in Viktor Erik Emanuel’s rendering of Debussy’s Clair De Lune – the musical openings in the Ballet Nights series are almost always impressive, but quite a few have been a flurry of frenetic activity, as if the programme was in a hurry to get through the music solo to get to the dance numbers. The second half opener was a good example of this, but at least Dominic Stokes wasn’t furiously playing the viola for very long. Ballet Nights’ tenth London programme (they have, having only started less than three years ago, gone as far out as Brisbane) had a palpably joyous feel to it.
★★★★★
Ballet Nights: The New Year’s Day Concert – Cadogan Hall | Review
By Chris Omaweng / January 3, 2026
The two halves – or ‘parts’ as the programme called them – closed out with dances performed by Gareth Haw, a Welsh dancer and principal at the English National Ballet (make of that what you will). In the first, ‘Moonlight’ by Florent Melac (premier danseur at Paris Opera Ballet), he was joined by Constance Devernay-Laurence of London City Ballet. Described as ‘the calm after the storm’, that little nugget of information helped to understand quite why the dance was unable to express serenity in any meaningful way. The second part closed with the pas de deux from The Sleeping Beauty, performed with Liudmila Konovalova, prima ballerina at The Wiener Staatsballett (Vienna State Ballet). It was a suitably elegant and majestic conclusion to a whirlwind event: a ‘happy new year’ indeed!
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