Formal attire at the ballet, opera, or symphony is no longer the custom. Today, most guests come dressed in what might best be described as "business casual." Suit jackets and ties are not required for men. However, those having an elegant "night out on the town" will come dressed for exactly that type of occasion. During the holiday season, some families will come dressed in holiday apparel.
Learn more about your upcoming performance.
Nashville Ballet brings movement experiences to schools, libraries, nonprofits, and adult audiences through story time, educational ballets, teaching artist visits, and Inside the Ballet programs.
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Read on our website about the performance you are attending
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Follow Nashville Ballet on Instagram and Facebook to learn about each performance through our posts and educational bulletins.
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Listen to our podcast, Inside the Ballet, to hear from Nashville Ballet dancers and staff, plus renowned creators for an in-depth look at what goes into each performance.
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Visit our YouTube channel to watch videos of rehearsal, performances, or explanations of what you will see.
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Check the dancer bios to get an idea of who you might be seeing or learn who is new to the company.
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Take time to listen to a recording of the music for the ballets you will see and become familiar with it.
Once you are in the theater, you can learn more about the performance and the performers by reading all of the information provided in the program. By visiting Nashville Ballet's information tables and displays, you can see real ballet costumes, shoes, costume sketches, and set models.
Children are welcome to attend any performance that parents deem appropriate for the child. Some of our performances are designed especially for families and children. They are appropriate for all ages and offer a perfect opportunity for children of all ages to become acquainted with ballet.
Not all performances are suitable for young audiences, so we encourage parents to consider the content and time of the performance before deciding to bring a child. Any patron disrupting fellow patrons may be asked to leave the theater.
Audience members are typically admitted to the theater 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance. If you are picking up or purchasing tickets at the box office, you should allow at least 30 minutes before seating begins to do so, as there may be long lines. Arriving early will give you time to get to your seat and review your program. Traffic and parking in downtown Nashville can be unpredictable, so plan to arrive early to ensure an enjoyable experience.
All performances at TPAC have assigned seating, with the seat row and number listed on each ticket. Performance at The Martin Center are typically general admission seating in Studio A.
All Nashville Ballet performances begin promptly at their designated start times. Please check your tickets to be sure you have received the correct day and time. Plan accordingly, allowing adequate time for traffic, parking, and inclement weather, so you can be in your seats before the performance. As a courtesy to both artists and patrons, latecomers will be held in the lobby and seated at the discretion of house management.
Cameras and recording devices are strictly prohibited by Nashville Ballet, The Nashville Symphony, and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Flash photography can be distracting and dangerous to the dancers. Recording the performance is a violation of copyright guidelines. Please leave this equipment at home.
As a courtesy to the dancers and other audience members, please turn off all mobile devices, such as cell phones, tablets, and pagers, before entering the theater. Lit cell phone screens can also be a distraction to dancers and audience members.
Parking is free for performances at The Martin Center. For performances at TPAC, there are a variety of options from street parking, to parking lots and garages, to valet parking. For complete details, click here.
If you plan to spend time in downtown Nashville before or after the performance, you can find a current list of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops through the Nashville Downtown Partnership.
In the event that a performance is canceled, Nashville Ballet offers NO REFUNDS. The event, date, time, guest artists, and repertoire of all performances are subject to change. Tickets are valid only for the event and for the seats for which they are issued. If you have questions, please contact the Box Office at tickets@nashvilleballet.com.
Patrons attending Nashville Ballet events at TPAC will be screened upon entry to the lobby. Oversized bags and backpacks will not be permitted. Please see TPAC’s website for updated patron health and safety measures when attending performances at its venues.
Please see the following webpages for venue accessibility information: