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Melissa Hamilton’s Ballet Stars Gala

Melissa Hamilton + Royal Ballet dance artists + international guests

9 May – 10 Oct 2026

On sale Next: Sat 9 May 2026 at 19:30

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Dates & Tickets

5 dates at 2 venues

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre , Dublin

Sat, 9 May 19:30 From €41.05 + Fees Buy tickets

Grand Opera House , Belfast

Thu, 8 Oct 19:30 £57.50 - £43.00Includes maximum applicable per ticket booking fee. Buy tickets

Fri, 9 Oct 19:30 £57.50 - £43.00Includes maximum applicable per ticket booking fee. Buy tickets

Sat, 10 Oct 14:30 £57.50 - £43.00Includes maximum applicable per ticket booking fee. Buy tickets

Sat, 10 Oct 19:30 £57.50 - £43.00Includes maximum applicable per ticket booking fee. Buy tickets

About this production

Royal Ballet Principal Melissa Hamilton brings an elite ensemble of international stars to Dublin and Belfast. A spectacular gala featuring classical masterpieces and modern premieres from the world's most prestigious stages.

An Unmissable Night of World-Class Dance

Following sold-out success across the globe, Northern Ireland’s own Melissa Hamilton—Principal of The Royal Ballet—returns to the Irish stage. This special 2026 Gala brings together an elite ensemble of global stars for a strictly limited run at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and the Grand Opera House, Belfast.

Featured Artists & Companies

Curated by Melissa Hamilton herself, the performance features stars from the world's most prestigious companies, including:

The Royal Ballet (London)
Vienna State Ballet
English National Ballet
Stuttgart Ballet

2026 Program Highlights

The program is a meticulously chosen "collage" of ballet’s greatest moments, featuring:

Classical Masterpieces: Iconic excerpts from Swan Lake, Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, and Manon.
Modern Premieres: Cutting-edge contemporary works, including premieres by Valentino Zucchetti and Filipe Portugal.

Production details

Duration: 2h 10 min
Content notes: Age Guidance: 5+ (Note: Bord Gáis has a "No Under 3s" policy)

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