Image by Astrid Schaffner from Pixabay
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo has revealed its 2026–2027 season, offering a rich programme that blends landmark works by choreographer-director Jean-Christophe Maillot with acclaimed international guest artists. Running from late October through July, the season will unfold across the Salle Garnier at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and the Grimaldi Forum, while once again incorporating the Monaco Dance Forum.
The season opens from 29 October to 1 November with a special revival of Roméo et Juliette, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Maillot's celebrated interpretation of Shakespeare's tragedy. December then brings a contemporary double bill featuring Bronia by Spain's Kor'sia collective alongside Maillot's Altro Canto.
A festive highlight follows with Ma Bayadère, Maillot's acclaimed reinterpretation of the classical ballet, performed with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra under Garrett Keast from 28 December to 2 January. The New Year's Eve performance will once again be presented as a gala event.
Spring welcomes the return of the Monaco Dance Forum, the international festival founded by Maillot in 2000. This year's programme showcases an impressive range of artists, including British-Indian dancer Aakash Odedra, flamenco innovator Israel Galván, and the internationally renowned Scirocco company, whose cast features celebrated dancers Diana Vishneva, Polina Semionova, Igone de Jongh and Marijn Rademaker. Inclusive dance also takes centre stage with Lever les yeux by Cécile Martinez and Compagnie 6ème Sens.
The forum concludes with a programme pairing Maillot's Le Mandarin Merveilleux with Alexeï Ratmansky's Le Prince de Bois, accompanied by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra.
The season continues into summer with performances surrounding the Games of the Small States of Europe, the annual gala of the Académie Princesse Grace, Maillot's La Mégère apprivoisée, a July double bill featuring works by Paul Lightfoot and George Balanchine, before closing with Maillot's enchanting Cendrillon.
Alongside the main productions, audiences can enjoy the popular Pas Croisés performances in Nice, family workshops, studio performances and educational initiatives, reinforcing Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo's commitment to making dance accessible to a broad audience.