Ballet Gala

2026

Ballet

Dedicated to Sir Frederick Ashton

Monday 29. June 2026 2 Intermissions Main Stage

U27

Cast on
29. June 2026

Musikalische Leitung

David Coleman

Choreografie

Frederick Ashton

George Balanchine

Christopher Wheeldon

Musik

Ezio Bosso

Sergei Rachmaninow

Johann Strauß (Sohn)

Piotr I. Tschaikowski

Antonio Vivaldi

“Our gala pays tribute to Sir Frederick Ashton as part of Ashton Worldwide 2024–2028, the Frederick Ashton Foundation’s international festival celebrating the work and legacy of this legendary choreographer. We are thrilled to present two exquisite premieres: Frederick Ashton’s Rhapsody and Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour.

Christopher Wheeldon, regarded as a natural heir to Frederick Ashton, bridges the legacies of Ashton and George Balanchine, both of whom deeply respected and influenced one another.

This celebration of dance takes the audience on a journey through their shared artistic lineage. The program includes a section called “Gems”, which leads us through the most iconic moments of Ashton choreography. The Gala will close with Balanchine’s stunning Diamonds, bringing the evening full circle and leaving the audience with an unforgettable experience.”

Alessandra Ferri

Tickets for our standing room can be purchased online or at the Bundestheater box office from 10 am on the day of the performance. BundestheaterCard holders can book standing room tickets online the day before the performance.

In addition, a fixed contingent of standing room tickets is available for regular evening performances from 80 minutes before the start of the performance at our standing room box office (Operngasse entrance).

Our operas are sung in the original languages - these vary depending on the work.

At each seat, subtitles in different languages can be switched on or off via a separate subtitle screen. In addition to the original language of the opera, you can choose from up to eight languages: German, English, Italian, French, Russian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin).

In the event of a change of performance, you can of course return or exchange your tickets.

As changes to the cast cannot be ruled out due to illnesses or other hindrances of artists, there is no entitlement to a refund of the ticket price or exchange in this case.

Tickets cannot be returned or exchanged if you are not admitted to the auditorium due to being late (even after the interval).

Cloakroom

The cloakrooms are located next the the entrances at the Operngasse. You can find additional cloakrooms on the left and right side of the balcony and the gallery and in the boxes. All cloakrooms are free of charge.

Be on Time

We kindly ask you to arrive on time for the performances. Latecomers can only be admitted during the intermission. After the intermission, re-entry will not be possible.

Food and Drink

Our gastronomy opens at the same time entry is permitted. You can enjoy some snacks and drinks before the performance starts or you can book a table for the break.