BALLET ICONS GALA at the London Coliseum – 15 February 2026, 7pm
BALLET ICONS GALA 2026 celebrates 20 years at the London Coliseum with a dazzling anniversary tribute to the art of ballet honouring distinguished ballet personalities and bringing awareness to the environmental crisis
Celebrate the magic of live ballet – tickets are available through the London Coliseum website here or via the London Coliseum box office.
Globally recognised Ballet Icons Gala marks a remarkable milestone in 2026 as it celebrates its 20th Anniversary. Returning to the London Coliseum on 15 February 2026, this landmark edition promises an unforgettable evening that honours two decades of artistic excellence and the timeless beauty of classical and contemporary ballet.
The Ballet Icons Gala is an annual event that celebrates the rich heritage and future of ballet. Over the past twenty years it has become one of the most prestigious events in the global dance calendar, renowned for presenting the world’s greatest dancers and choreographic masterpieces, and for bringing together stars from leading ballet companies on one stage.
The 2026 20th Anniversary Gala will feature an exceptional programme that reflects the evolution of the event over the last two decades. Audiences can look forward to much-loved classical highlights, rarely performed gems, and exciting contemporary works by Edwaard Liang, Wayne McGregor, Angelin Preljocaj, Marco Goecke, Jason Kittelberger, Mthuthuzeli November and Jean-Christophe Maillot, including special creations and UK premieres. In collaboration with Vildwerk Foundation the Gala will present a UK premiere of Asylum, a piece by Antonia Franceschi emphasising world’s environmental crisis. The Gala will be accompanied by the English National Ballet Philharmonic Orchestra. The event will honour distinguished ballet personalities bringing additional importance to the occasion. The evening will offer a unique opportunity to experience the artistry of today’s foremost ballet stars while celebrating the Gala’s illustrious history. There will also be a photo exhibition featuring project’s highlights captured by ballet photographers over the years.
CAST 2026: Eleanora Abbagnato, Ex-Paris Opera Ballet; Constantine Allen, Dutch National Ballet; Timofej Andriyashenko, La Scala Ballet; Braylon Browner, International Star Dancer; Antonio Casalinho, Vienna State Ballet; Sarah Chun, Northern Ballet; Reece Clarke, Royal Ballet; Travis Clausen-Knight, International Star Dancer; Margarita Fernandes, Vienna State Ballet; Matthew Golding, International Star Dancer; Francesca Hayward, Royal Ballet; Isaac Hernández, American Ballet Theatre, Catherine Hurlin, American Ballet Theatre, Fumi Kaneko, Royal Ballet; Jason Kittelberger, International Star Dancer; Lucia Lacarra, International Star Dancer; Maia Makhateli, Dutch National Ballet; Nicoletta Manni, La Scala Ballet; Paul Marque, Paris Opera Ballet; Vadim Muntagirov, Royal Ballet; Marianela Núñez OBE, Royal Ballet; Natalia Osipova, Royal Ballet; Haruhi Otani, English National Ballet; Ksenia Ovsyanick, International Star Dancer; Giorgi Potskhishvili, Dutch National Ballet; James Pett, International Star Dancer; Patricio Reve, International Star Dancer; Marcellino Sambé, Royal Ballet; Yana Salenko, Berlin State Ballet; Riho Sakamoto, Dutch National Ballet; Daniil Simkin, Berlin State Ballet; Joseph Sissens, Royal Ballet; Elizabeth Tonev, Bavarian State Ballet; Timothy van Poucke, Dutch National Ballet; Shale Wagman, Paris Opera Ballet; Edward Watson MBE, Ex-Royal Ballet; Dmitry Zagrebin, Royal Swedish Ballet.
*The cast is subject to change owing to unforeseen circumstances. The organisers reserve the right to alter the cast without prior notice.