Bilbao es Ballet Gala and Awards 2026 at Euskalduna

Basque classical ballet talent takes the spotlight in an inspiring evening bringing together renowned dancers and rising stars. 🎭✨

Directed by Teresa González Ardanaz, with stage direction by Mikel del Valle and hosted by Unai Izquierdo Vázquez, Palacio Euskalduna hosts a new edition of this key dance event.

🎭 Bilbao es Ballet Gala and Award

📅 December 28, 2026

🕐 19:00

📍 Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao

🎟️ 27 €

📖 Bizkaia's finest dance talent on stage

This gala highlights local performers currently succeeding on the international stage. The lineup features Laura Pérez and Juanjo Carazo from Spain's Compañía Nacional de Danza, alongside Oihana Legorburu and Angelo Morgillo from the Sibiu Ballet Theatre.

Throughout the evening, the Bilbao es Ballet Award will be presented, recognizing a distinguished classical dance professional from Bizkaia, revealed live during the show.

The stage will also showcase young talents supported by the Provincial Council of Bizkaia grants, including Eider Espina (Arles Youth Ballet Company), alongside students from local dance academies.

🎭 A vital platform for classical dance

Participating schools from Bizkaia include Estudio de Ballet Clásico Teresa González Ardanaz, Centro de Danza Ana Rosa Tercero, Estudio de Danza Sara Etxebarri, Allegro Ballet Studio, Danza Libre, Ross Dantza Eskola, and Escuela Pilar Agirregomezkorta, joined by guest schools José Uruñuela Conservatory and Basque Ballerina, with the collaboration of the Dantzatu competition directed by Beatriz Pérez Gabasa.

✨ An essential gathering to celebrate and support regional classical ballet excellence.