Les Étoiles Venice

Les Étoiles Ballet Gala at La Fenice Tickets 2026

Buy Les Étoiles ballet tickets at La Fenice and watch leading international dancers perform inside one of Venice’s most beautiful theatres.

The prestigious ballet gala comes to the La Fenice Opera House for two performances on December 12 and 13, 2026. Accompanied by the La Fenice Orchestra under conductor Paolo Baroni, the event will bring together outstanding ballet artists for an evening combining technical brilliance, celebrated choreography and live orchestral music.

Choose between the Saturday evening performance and Sunday afternoon gala, then reserve your preferred seats before the most desirable areas become limited.

An international ballet gala in Venice

Les Étoiles is an international dance gala designed around leading performers from prestigious ballet companies.

Rather than presenting a single full-length story ballet, the programme brings together a selection of solos, pas de deux and ensemble pieces. Audiences can expect a varied evening that may move between famous classical repertoire, contemporary choreography, lyrical performances and spectacular displays of virtuosity.

This format offers the opportunity to see several different dancers and choreographic styles during one performance. It is particularly suitable for visitors who want to experience the variety of international ballet without attending a complete narrative production.

The final cast and individual works for the Venice performances will be published closer to the event.

Ballet stars on the La Fenice stage

The title Les Étoiles, meaning “the stars”, reflects the gala’s focus on internationally recognised ballet artists.

Previous editions of the production have presented dancers from major companies and combined demanding classical technique with expressive contemporary work. The programme traditionally features celebrated repertoire alongside newer creations by prominent international choreographers.

The December 2026 performances will bring this gala format to the ornate auditorium of Teatro La Fenice. The theatre’s relatively intimate dimensions allow audiences to appreciate the dancers’ precision, musicality and movement more closely than in a large arena.

Live music from the La Fenice Orchestra

The dancers will perform with the La Fenice Orchestra, conducted by Paolo Baroni.

Live orchestral accompaniment adds depth and immediacy to ballet. The dancers must respond directly to the tempo and interpretation of the conductor, creating subtle differences that cannot be reproduced with recorded music.

The combination of international ballet artists and the theatre’s resident orchestra should make Les Étoiles one of the most distinctive dance events in La Fenice’s 2026/27 season.

A festive December performance in Venice

Les Étoiles takes place during the weeks leading up to Christmas, when Venice is quieter than during the peak summer season and the city is decorated for the festive period.

The first performance is scheduled for Saturday, December 12 at 7:00 PM, making it suitable for an evening at the theatre. The second takes place on Sunday, December 13 at 3:30 PM, offering a convenient afternoon option for visitors who prefer an earlier performance.

Both dates present the same ballet gala, although the final casting and programme may vary.

Choosing seats for Les Étoiles

Available areas at La Fenice may include the stalls, central and lateral boxes, gallery and upper levels.

The stalls provide a direct view of the full stage and are particularly suitable for following formations, jumps and movement across the entire performance area.

Central boxes offer the theatre’s traditional experience while retaining a balanced perspective. Seats inside lateral boxes may provide a more angled view, depending on their exact position.

For ballet, an unobstructed view of the complete stage is especially important. Central stalls and front seats in centrally positioned boxes are generally the strongest options.

Buy Les Étoiles La Fenice tickets

Book your Les Étoiles Ballet Gala tickets and experience international dance accompanied by the La Fenice Orchestra in Venice.

Select the Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon performance, compare the available seating categories and reserve the option that best suits your visit.

Secure your Les Étoiles La Fenice tickets and enjoy an exceptional celebration of ballet in Venice on December 12 or 13, 2026.