The Louisville Ballet’s current season is nearing its end, and that means it’s time to look ahead to the 2026-2027 lineup. Here’s a brief look at what the Ballet has in store for us:
- “Hamlet + Ophelia” — This classic tragedy will be performed in Central Park as part of this summer’s Shakespeare in the Park festival on Wednesday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026.
- “Frankenstein” — Last year was Dracula, this year’s Halloween show will be an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic novel. It’ll play over Halloween weekend, Friday Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
- “Carmen” — This reimagining of the classic story places Carmen as a Las Vegas showgirl under neon lights and velvet curtains. It hits the stage Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027.
The season also includes the return of the classic Brown-Forman Nutcracker, a Bourbon and Ballet event featuring paired cocktails, and a showcase of new work debuting in May, 2027. Single tickets for all the 2026-2027 shows will go on sale this summer.
