Swan Lake: Kremlin Ballet on 19 November 2026

Swan Lake combines Tchaikovsky’s familiar music with the story of Odette, Prince Siegfried and a consequential choice. Dance describes both the characters and the fairytale world around them: luminous and deceptive, celebratory and unsettling.

In Kremlin Ballet’s production, Andrei Petrov combines classical choreographic passages with his own version of the final scene. The familiar story becomes a complete production with its own interpretation.

The lake and the palace ball

Watch the contrasts between scenes: swan ensembles and lyrical episodes give way to courtly celebration, where the character of the music and dances changes the atmosphere. Even if you know the melodies only from recordings, the performance lets you hear them within a developing story.

The organiser lists a running time of up to 2 hours 45 minutes including an interval, and a 6+ age rating. Check the current theatre listings for the cast and visiting arrangements.

The Moscow performance

The ballet is announced for 19 November 2026 in the State Kremlin Palace’s Great Hall. Use the official announcement for this date when choosing your ticket.

To travel from your hotel, discuss the journey with Hola Taxi. Include the number of passengers and start time. Agree where the vehicle journey can end in line with current access restrictions around the Kremlin.