Ballet 5:8 Tickets
Upcoming Performances
Choose your next Ballet 5:8 experience, from student showcases and special events to our 2026/27 season.
Featured Event
Ballet 5:8 Gala
Join Ballet 5:8 for a special gala evening in support of the artists, students, and mission of Ballet 5:8.
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Ballet 5:8 Gala
Support Ballet 5:8's artists, students, and mission at a special gala evening.
Summer Intensive Showcase
August 7, 2026. Celebrate Summer Intensive students through variations, repertoire, and movement excerpts.
School of Ballet 5:8 Fox Cities Grand Opening
August 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM. A special trainee performance celebrating the opening of Ballet 5:8's Fox Cities Campus.
2026/27 Season Tickets
Explore the Season
Most 2026/27 tickets are on sale now. Select performances go on sale August 15.
Emerging Artist Showcase
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Ballet 5:8 Black Box Theater | Orland Park, Illinois
Beyond the Nutcracker Tea & Sensory-Friendly Performance
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Ballet 5:8 Studios | Orland Park, Illinois
Beyond the Nutcracker
December 18–20, 2026
Fri 7:00 PM | Sat 2:00 & 7:00 PM | Sun 3:00 PM
Carl Sandburg Performing Arts Center | Orland Park, Illinois
Women on Fire Preview Party
Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Ballet 5:8 Studios | Orland Park, Illinois
Be Mine | Valentine's Dinner
Saturday, February 13, 2027 at 6:00 PM
Park Community Church River North | Chicago, Illinois
Ballerina Ball
Saturday, February 20, 2027 from 5:00–7:00 PM
Ballet 5:8 Studios | Orland Park, Illinois
The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe
Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 7:00 PM
South Bend, Indiana
American Youth Ballet Festival Performance
Saturday, March 13, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Ballet 5:8 Studios | Orland Park, Illinois
The Thick and the Clear Conference
Friday, March 19, 2027 from 7:00–9:00 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2027 from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday lunch and dinner included
Ballet 5:8 Studios | Orland Park, Illinois
Women on Fire
Saturday, April 17, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Harris Theater for Music and Dance | Chicago, Illinois
Shrewd
Saturday, May 1, 2027 at 2:00 PM
Ballet 5:8 Black Box Theater | Orland Park, Illinois
Angelina: The Wayward Daughter
Saturday, May 29, 2027 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 30, 2027 at 3:00 PM
Ballet 5:8 Black Box Theater | Orland Park, Illinois
The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Hippodrome Theatre | Baltimore, Maryland
The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
National Hispanic Cultural Center | Albuquerque, New Mexico
La Llorona
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
National Hispanic Cultural Center | Albuquerque, New Mexico
La Llorona
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Hemmens Cultural Center | Elgin, Illinois
Ballet 5:8 2026/27 Season
Women on Fire: Season Dates
Plan your season with Ballet 5:8. Tickets are on sale now.
Fall 2026
- September 26 | Ballet 5:8 15th Anniversary Gala
- October 3 at 5:00 PM | The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore
- October 17 at 7:00 PM | The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque
- October 18 at 3:00 PM | La Llorona at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque
- October 31 at 2:00 PM | La Llorona at The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin
- November 7 at 2:00 PM | Emerging Artist Showcase at the Ballet 5:8 Black Box Theater
Winter 2026/27
- December 5 at 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM | Beyond the Nutcracker Tea & Sensory-Friendly Performance
- December 18 to 20 | Beyond the Nutcracker with Illinois Philharmonic
- January 30 at 7:00 PM | Women on Fire Preview Party
- February 13 at 6:00 PM | Be Mine Valentine's Dinner at Park Community Church River North
- February 20 from 5:00–7:00 PM | The Ballerina Ball
Spring 2027
- March 6 at 7:00 PM | The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe in South Bend
- March 13 at 7:00 PM | American Youth Ballet Festival Performance
- March 19, 7:00–9:00 PM & March 20, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | The Thick & The Clear Conference on Faith & Art; Saturday lunch and dinner included
- April 17 at 7:30 PM | Women on Fire: 15th Anniversary Show at the Harris Theater
- May 1 at 2:00 PM | Shrewd, a retelling of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew
- May 29 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM; May 30 at 3:00 PM | Angelina: The Wayward Daughter by the School of Ballet 5:8
FAQ
Before You Buy
A few helpful details before you reserve your seats.
Are 2026/27 season tickets available?
Most tickets for the 2026/27 season are on sale now. Tickets for Poe in South Bend, Women on Fire at the Harris Theater, and La Llorona in Elgin go on sale August 15.
Where do I buy tickets?
Use the Get Tickets or Buy Tickets buttons above. Some performances are sold through Ballet 5:8's ticketing page, while select tour performances may use venue or presenter ticketing pages.
Are Ballet 5:8 performances family-friendly?
Many Ballet 5:8 performances are appropriate for families, including student showcases and Beyond the Nutcracker. Some repertoire may be best suited for teens and adults. Program pages include more context when available.
Can I get help with accessibility or seating?
Yes. For accessibility needs, group seating, or questions about a specific venue, contact Ballet 5:8 before purchasing so our team can help direct you to the best option.
Are tickets refundable?
Ticket policies may vary by event and ticketing provider. Please review the purchase page before completing your order, or contact Ballet 5:8 with questions.
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