The great holiday dance classic arrives in Bilbao with an acclaimed staging presented by the Kyiv Ballet. 🩰❄️

Palacio Euskalduna hosts a single performance of this timeless masterpiece, performed by a company bringing together leading stars of the Ukrainian scene.

🩰 The Nutcracker

📅 December 8, 2026

🕐 19:00

📍 Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao

🎟️ 38€ - 60€

📖 Tchaikovsky and Marius Petipa's Classic

Featuring music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a libretto by Vladimir Beghitchev and Vasili Geletzer, and choreography by Marius Petipa, this production honors the pure essence and tradition of classical ballet.

The performance showcases choreographic sobriety, virtuoso soloists, and magnificent costumes and sets crafted exclusively by master artisans from Kyiv workshops.

🏛️ Kyiv Ballet

Founded in 2017 by Viktor Ishchuk, soloist of the Kyiv Opera Theatre, the company was created to showcase Ukrainian talent and artistry across leading international stages. Based at the International Center of Culture and Arts in Kyiv, its roster includes soloists from the Kyiv Opera and Ballet Theatre, having performed over 700 times in countries such as Switzerland, Germany, France, Spain, Mexico, and China.

One euro from each ticket sold is donated to UNICEF to support emergency relief efforts in Ukraine.

✨ An unmissable opportunity to experience classical ballet at Palacio Euskalduna.