Hamilton’s ballet scene is almost as impressive as its waterfalls. It’s home to leading schools such as Hamilton City Ballet as well as the HCA and Hamilton School of Dance which both feature top-class ballet departments. Now, ‘Ballet of Lights‘ in Hamilton is adding something extra special to the city’s rich ballet legacy. Wearing glow-in-the-dark costumes, six ballerinas will twirl onto the stage to put a luminous spin on Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. It’s a must-see dance show that reimagines a timeless classic right in front of your very eyes.
On selected dates over the coming months, McIntyre Performing Arts Centre will be hosting this magnificent ballet spectacle. As Hamilton’s second-largest theatre, the state-of-the-art centre hosts a wide range of large-scale events throughout the year. Tickets are on sale now but spaces are limited, so make sure you get yours today.
What’s on at Ballet of Lights in Hamilton?
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
The art of ballet has always been about communication through movement, using the body as an instrument to express emotions and narratives that transcend language. “Ballet of Lights” continues this tradition by featuring selections from “The Sleeping Beauty,” a quintessential classical ballet that tells the story of good triumphing over evil. The ballet follows Princess Aurora, who falls victim to the evil fairy Carabosse’s spindle curse, is protected by the Lilac Fairy who modifies the curse from death to sleep, and eventually finds salvation through Prince Désiré’s kiss after a hundred years.
21 November 2026 18:00 + more dates
McIntyre Performing Arts Centre
What is ‘Ballet of Lights’?
The art of ballet has always been about communication through movement, using the body as an instrument to express emotions and narratives that transcend language. “Ballet of Lights” continues this tradition by featuring selections from “The Sleeping Beauty,” a quintessential classical ballet that tells the story of good triumphing over evil. The technological element serves as an additional storytelling tool, making the ballet’s emotional landscape more accessible to audiences of all backgrounds. With a carefully calibrated running time of 60 minutes, the performance delivers a complete artistic experience without the length of a traditional ballet, making it ideal for both newcomers and experienced ballet enthusiasts.
Reviews for Ballet of Lights in Hamilton
Ballet of Lights has collected countless four and five-star reviews across the world. Here’s what Hamilton has to say:
“The show was a sight of beauty and spectacularly performed. So glad I brought my daughter to it. The producer was so nice to give us closer seats on the ground floor while we had balcony seats. A brought a booster for her. 5 out of 5 for the best ballet show I’ve ever seen.” – July 26
“Amazing show, wife loved it and I enjoyed it too” – July 26
“Awesome costumes, great music, and amazing choreography.” – July 26
‘Ballet of Lights’ in Hamilton is a 60-minute spectacle that brings the timeless tale of a sleeping princess to life through stunning choreography and illuminated costumes. The show starts at 6:30 pm and seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the event start time and late entry is not permitted.
21 November 2026 18:00 + more dates
McIntyre Performing Arts Centre