Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Kazan ballet 2026–2027

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: a New Year introduction to ballet

Karen Khachaturian’s New Year ballet at the Musa Jalil Theatre: Kazan Choreographic School students dance at December and January performances.

Event dates: 29 Dec 2026, 30 Dec 2026, 2 Jan 2027, 3 Jan 2027, 4 Jan 2027, 5 Jan 2027, 8 Jan 2027, 9 Jan 2027, 10 Jan 2027

When: 29 December 2026; 30 December 2026; 2 January 2027; 3 January 2027; 4 January 2027; 5 January 2027; 8 January 2027; 9 January 2027; 10 January 2027

Where: Musa Jalil Tatar Opera and Ballet Theatre, Svobody Square, Kazan

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs offers children an introduction to ballet through a familiar fairy tale. Kazan Choreographic School students dance every role to a recording of Karen Khachaturian’s music. The Brothers Grimm story becomes a stage world of colourful costumes, scenery and dance.

Promotional illustration: Snow White holding an apple beside a Christmas tree and cottage in a winter forest. — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: official theatre promotional illustration, not a performance photograph.kazan-opera.ru · Source

A family performance for the holidays

The production is designed primarily for young audiences. Its familiar plot helps children follow the characters even on a first theatre visit. A short entertainment with Ded Moroz, the Russian New Year figure, and fairy-tale characters is announced before the ballet.

The theatre gives a duration of 2 hours, with one interval, and an age rating of 0+. Choose a morning or afternoon performance for a family day and leave time afterwards for other holiday plans.

A foyer with white columns and exhibition panels in the Musa Jalil Theatre. — Musa Jalil Theatre: an interior photograph, not the forthcoming performance.kazan-opera.ru · Source

Balconies, red drapes and a decorated ceiling in the Musa Jalil Theatre. — Musa Jalil Theatre: an interior photograph, not the forthcoming performance.kazan-opera.ru · Source

Dates and sessions

Performances are announced for 29–30 December 2026, 2–5 and 8–10 January 2027. The playbill lists sessions at 10:30 and 14:30; select a specific date and time when buying tickets. The venue is the Musa Jalil Tatar Opera and Ballet Theatre, Svobody Square.

To travel from a hotel as a family, discuss your journey with Hola Taxi. Include the chosen session, departure address and numbers of adults and children. Add a return separately if you need one.