From traditional ballet to boundary-pushing pioneers, check out our picks of the best dance and ballet performances coming to Birmingham.
For 50 years, the all-male comedy ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo — affectionately known as “The Trocks” — has been delighting sell-out audiences with their unique, fun take on the art form.
Originally from New York, the Trocks are now loved all around the globe for their sassy spoofs and hilarious homages to classical ballet.
Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a much-anticipated debut at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in the summer.
This landmark double bill features Ingoma (2019), the choreographic debut of former Company dancer Mthuthuzeli November. Inspired by the 1946 South African miners’ strike, a precursor to the anti-apartheid movement.
Alongside it comes a joyful new commission from Alvin Ailey royalty Hope Boykin, a two-time Bessie Award winner.
With 25 years of commissioning, producing, and performing dance, BalletBoyz has consistently pushed the boundaries of how dance is presented by artists and enjoyed by audiences.
This June, they come to Birmingham with Still Pointless, marking the 25th Anniversary of the Company’s critically acclaimed debut.
This June, Birmingham Royal Ballet stages a vibrant celebration of Sir Peter Wright at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Enjoy highlights from Sir Peter’s many brilliant classical productions, plus BRB’s first performance of Kurt Jooss’s The Green Table since the early 1990s, when Sir Peter himself brought it into the repertory.
Birmingham Royal Ballet are back at the Hippodrome in autumn, joined by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia for a sure-to-be-spectacular performance of Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s glorious journey into Swan Lake.
Lord of the Dance, Michael Flatley’s global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour.
The celebratory tour will feature brand-new choreography, stunning costumes, state-of-the-art special effects, and cutting-edge lighting, ensuring that the production continues to push boundaries and deliver an unforgettable experience.
With its unmistakable score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You, and You’re the One That I Want, this thrilling new take on the beloved leather-clad love story touches down at The Alexandra this autumn.
- Words:
- Bradley Lengden
- Published on:
- Tue 17 Mar 2026

Strictly The Professionals is a high-energy production which takes the glitz and glamour of BBC One’s beloved staple.
With years of experience and undeniable chemistry, 10 fan-favourite professional dancers, all from the latest series, will light up the stage as they perform in some of the UK’s most iconic venues.