Concert Hall, California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Free lecture by City Ballet Artistic Director Steven Wistrich starts 45 minutes prior to each performance

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Program

A new production of Swan Lake, ballet’s most beloved classic with stunning choreography, breathtaking designs, and powerful storytelling. The timeless tale of love, betrayal, and redemption unfolds through magnificent dancing, evocative music, and striking visual imagery. Fresh artistic perspectives bring new depth to the characters while honoring the grandeur of the original masterpiece. This captivating production showcases the beauty, athleticism, and emotional power that have made Swan Lake an enduring treasure of classical ballet.

The pas de quatre "Four Swans" or "Dance of the Cygnets" from Act II of Elizabeth Wistrich's "Swan Lake" performed by City Ballet of San Diego

Swan Lake

Full Length Ballet

City Ballet of San Diego premiere of the full-length production

Music: Swan Lake by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1875-1876), performed live by the City Ballet Orchestra, John Nettles conducting

Choreography: Elizabeth Wistrich (2027)

Program subject to change.

TICKETS

SWAN LAKE individual tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10:00am

Season ticket packages that include SWAN LAKE are on sale now with 2-, 3-, and 4-production packages offered at a significant discount

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