WORLD
BALLET
DAY 2026
How Stories Are Made
Thursday 29 October 2026 marks the return of World Ballet Day, a global celebration of dance.
This year’s theme focuses on the on-stage and behind the scenes stories from the role of the
Ballet companies worldwide will stream and share content for Access becomes Art: World Ballet Day 2025
from their individual platforms.
Please click on the logos and names below to visit each company’s website and find out more about their activity for World Ballet Day 2025.
“World Ballet Day has always been about opening doors. This year, we’re exploring new ways of approaching the creative process and inviting the world to experience what dance can be when we embrace new collaborative perspectives.”
Kevin O’Hare CBE, Director of The Royal Ballet
FAQs
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Companies may deliver a combination of live and pre-recorded elements, though where possible the stream is live.
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Yes! Companies around the world stream their World Ballet Day activities for free. Click on the company names and logos above to visit their websites.
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On each of the companies’ websites. You can click the company logo or name from the list above to visit their site.