Ballet Icons Gala at Dubai Opera

Ballet Icons Gala at Dubai Opera

An evening of exquisite performances awaits you at The Ballet Icons Gala, the star-studded cultural event celebrating Sergei Diaghilev's 150th Anniversary, the creator of Ballets Russes and one of the most legendary figures in the history of ballet.

The Ballet Icons Gala is one of the highlights of the international ballet calendar worldwide since 2006. This year, it will see performances by international ballet stars and multi-awarded principals from the Bolshoi, Mariinsky, Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Staatsballett Berlin, Vienna State Ballet, Bavarian State Ballet, New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Dutch National Ballet, Ballets de Monte-Carlo and others. The stars will be bringing to life some of the most memorable ballet moments from the Ballets Russes' repertoire, such as Petrushka, The Firebird, Scheherazade, L'Après-midi d'un Faune, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and Apollo, as well as contemporary ballet masterpieces inspired by the Ballets Russes. The Ballet Icons Gala is a rare opportunity to experience the magic of dance through some of the world's iconic ballet stars in one performance.

Not to be missed!

House & Event Policies
2+ years would require a ticket to enter the Auditorium.
Below 2 years are not permitted into the Auditorium.
Patrons under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Latecomers may only be admitted at a suitable pause.
Any use of mobile phones, cameras, and other electronic devices inside the auditorium is strictly prohibited
The Opera Cafe opens two hours before the performance

Important information:
-Proof of Vaccination is not required for this event

Entry may be refused if the below conditions are not met:
-Please make your seat selection strictly based on your group size (1,2,3 or 4)
-Any selection that is not based on the group size can lead to entry rejection on the day of the
event
-The maximum number of seats that can be selected online is up to 4 seats.
-When choosing your seats online please make sure no empty seat remains next to your selection
-Wearing a face mask is mandatory at all times, including inside the Auditorium. You will be asked to leave if you are not wearing your face mask correctly.
-Please do not attend if you have COVID symptoms