Ballet Tucson returns to the mainstage this fall with four awe-inspiring works honoring legacy and the culture of our region. Our artistic leaders Chieko Imada, Margaret Mullin, and Brik Middlekauff join forces to create a world premiere celebrating our official school and company’s 40 years of excellence in classical ballet. The audience favorite work from our Steps Forward emerging choreographer’s showcase receives an encore presentation, highlighting the creative talent of Ballet Tucson’s dancers. Tucson audiences have been captivated by the choreography of Kiyon Ross each season since 2022, and his [NO HOLDS] barre’d, a vibrant tutu ballet with a twist is back by popular demand. The highly anticipated return of Chieko Imada’s Spirit Garden will once again enchant audiences as a beautiful ballet tribute to Día de los Muertos, featuring artwork by notable Southwest artist Lawrence Lee and music by the renowned Tucson band Calexico and guitarist Misael Barraza-Diaz.
Performance Details
Friday, October 23, 2026 • 7:00pm
Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 2:00pm
Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 7:00pm
Sunday, October 25, 2026 • 2:00pm
The Temple of Music and Art
Tickets
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*All tickets for this performance will be distributed digitally and can be scanned directly from your phone or printed out by the ticket holder. We will also have a will call list and are able to look up single ticket purchasers and Season Subscribers by name.
Directions and Parking
The Temple of Music and Art is located in downtown Tucson on Scott Avenue between 14th and McCormick streets and between 6th and Stone avenues.
- From East Tucson: Take Broadway Boulevard west until it turns into Congress Street, then turn left on Scott Avenue.
- From I-10: Take the West Congress Street Exit and go east on Congress Street until it turns into Broadway Boulevard, then turn right on Scott Avenue.
- Find up-to-date information on traffic and street closures.
- Like many downtowns, parking can be tricky. There are metered parking spots near the theater and parking lots within walking distance. Visit Downtown Tucson Partnership for more information.
- A drop-off area is available directly in front of the theater.
Plan Your Visit
- Most Ballet Tucson performances are approximately 2 hours long and include 1-2 15 minute intermissions. We also invite you to join us after the show for our Ballet Banter Q&A events. For information about our Ballet Banter schedule, please subscribe to our e-newsletter.
- We recommend patrons arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance to have ample time to park.
- All tickets for this performance will be distributed digitally and can be scanned directly from your phone or printed out by the ticket holder. We will also have a will call list and are able to look up single ticket purchasers and Season Subscribers by name.
- The Temple Bar is open to all ticket holders 60 minutes prior to the performance and during the show. Their bar offers Arizona beers, wines, sodas, bottled water and snacks. Drinks are permitted inside the theater during performances, but snacks are not.
- There is no dress code for attending the Ballet, but we invite you to seize the opportunity for a special night or afternoon out!
- Phones and cellular devices must be silent during the performance.
- No photography, videography or recording of any kind is permitted during the performance, but we invite you to capture your special moments before and after the show and at intermission.