Ballet Nights returns to the Theatre Royal Brighton on Wednesday 9 December for one night only, led by Alina Cojocaru OBE, former Principal of The Royal Ballet, with two Paris Opera stars and a live quartet on the same stage.
When. Wednesday 9 December 2026, 7.30pm, one night only. The show has an interval.
Where. Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD.
Tickets. Sold by ATG Tickets, which shows a price of £30 and describes its booking fees as transparent.
Host. Giles Pearson is the compere. Live music is by Quartet Concrete.
Who is dancing
ATG Tickets says this is the second time Ballet Nights has come to the theatre in 2026, after what it calls a huge success in the spring. One Dance UK’s event page lists the earlier Brighton date as 18 March 2026 and describes the show as a variety evening that mixes dance and live music.
The December programme is led by Alina Cojocaru OBE, described as a World Star and former Principal of The Royal Ballet. Paul Marque, an Étoile of the Paris Opera, appears with fellow Paris Opera star Bleuenne Battistoni.
New work by Kim Brandstrup
The listing says the programme has a double thread of work by choreographer Kim Brandstrup. Alina Cojocaru dances new choreography he created, while Seirian Griffiths, described as an emerging star of UK contemporary dance, performs an extract from his award-winning Breaking Bach.
The rest of the line-up
Laurel Dalley Smith. Described as a star of the Martha Graham Dance Company.
James Wilton Dance. Described as a leading independent UK contemporary dance company with a large social media following.
Liam Woodvine. An emerging Bajan dance artist.
Patrick Alexander Keefe. An English National Opera Harewood Artist.
Acosta Dance Foundation and Rambert School. Both are named as representing new futures in dance.
The full line-up is also in the programme PDF on the ATG page, and the listing carries praise for Ballet Nights from The Times, The Guardian and Arts Review UK.
Getting there
The theatre is on New Road, a short walk from Brighton railway station. The box office opens 90 minutes before the performance, there is a bar for pre-show and interval drinks and snacks, and a cloakroom for coats and small bags for a charge. Access information is on the ATG page.
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