In San Diego, where art and innovation shine side by side, Ballet of Lights is reimagining what a night at the theater can be. Inside the stunning Joan B. Kroc Theatre, dancers don glowing costumes and perform timeless tales in a symphony of color and light, breathing a new life into what ballet can be. Whether you’re a lifelong ballet lover or experiencing it for the first time, audiences of all ages can expect to be swept into a glowing adventure where every twirl dazzles and every leap shines.
What is Ballet of Lights?
Ballet of Lights is an innovative stage show that reimagines classic ballets, such as Sleeping Beauty and Peter Pan, by combining traditional choreography with the visual spectacle of glow-in-the-dark costumes and tutus interwoven with lights. Dancers perform in a darkened theater, and their luminous costumes create an enchanting display of color and light with every movement, captivating the audience as they perform their stories.
Ballet of Lights in San Diego: Which story is being performed now?
Peter Pan
Ballet of Lights’ performance of Peter Pan feels like walking into a storybook come to life. Six dancers in illuminated costumes dance across the darkness, leaving trails of light that twist and swirl like dreams. We all know the story — the boy who refused to grow up, but more so, the constant desire for new adventures, set in a magical place — yet, at Ballet of Lights audiences can expect to experience the story in a way unlike they ever have before. Follow Peter’s quest as six talented ballet dancers dance to famous compositions like “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Mendelssohn or “Hungarian Dance no. 5” by Brahms.
Sleeping Beauty
Steeped in centuries of myth and imagination, Sleeping Beauty tells a story where time pauses, and dreams hold their breath. Rooted in medieval legend and refined through Perrault’s poetic touch, it speaks to the triumph of light over darkness and love over despair. Beneath the fairytale charm lies a meditation on fate, resilience, and the quiet awakening of hope that waits, patiently, for its moment to bloom.
“Every child grows up — except one.” For an evening of enchantment, you can join in that spirit and escape into the world of Ballet of Lights, a dazzling performance that invites you to rediscover your sense of wonder. With shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., you can pick the time that suits you best — and even plan for pre-show drinks or a late bite afterward.
Tickets are available in several seating categories based on how close you’d like to be to the stage, with spots assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each section.