Subsriptions for 2025-2026 Dayton Ballet season on sale now!
Subscribe to the 2025 - 2026 Dayton Ballet Season
Save on tickets, enjoy exclusive perks, and swap dates hassle-free with our three flexible options. Budget-friendly and totally risk-free, a subscription is the best way to let your main character energy shine!
The Nutcracker
December 13–22
After a record-breaking run in 2024, Brandon Ragland’s THE NUTCRACKER returns, bringing holiday magic back to Dayton! Set in our very own city, this beloved tale follows Clara on a breathtaking, time-traveling adventure filled with dazzling choreography, enchanting sets, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. A heartwarming tradition for all ages, THE NUTCRACKER is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and loved ones.
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We are dedicated to the Dayton Ballet. Your contribution today helps us support the dancers, education, choreography, community outreach & marketing efforts,a among other uses. We greatly appreciate your donation!
MISSION: To educate, enlighten, and entertain the widest audience possible with the best performance, outreach, and community service.
The Dayton Ballet is the second-oldest ballet company in the United States and is known for its innovative and collaborative endeavors. As a dance company committed to producing new work and promoting ballets by evolving choreographers, the company looks forward to celebrating their 87th season.