WBC ‘26
Event Schedule & Viewing Details
Experience the Artistry and Athleticism of World-Class Ballet — Live in Orlando or Online
Witness the grace of ballerinas and the power of male dancers as they compete for top honors at the 19th Annual World Ballet Competition.
Daily Competition Schedule
TUESDAY, JUNE 16:
All times listed in schedule are in Eastern Standard Time (EST):
12:05-1:15pm: Preparatory Category Round 1 - Classical 1
1:30-2:55pm: Pre-Professional Round 1 - Classical Solo 1
3:40-4:40pm: Professional Round 1 - Classical Solo 1
4:55-5:55pm: Professional Round 1 - Classical Solo 1
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17:
All times listed in schedule are in Eastern Standard Time (EST):
12:05-1:00pm: Introductory Round 1 - Classical Solo 1
1:15-2:40pm Pre-Professional Round 1 - Contemporary Solo
3:25-4:25pm Professional Category Round 1 - Contemporary Solo
4:40-5:40pm Professional Category Round 1 - Contemporary Solo
THURSDAY, JUNE 18:
Viewing Options:
Watch In-Person, Free of Charge, at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
All times listed in schedule are in Eastern Standard Time (EST):
10:45-11:45am: Pre-Professional Round 2 - Classical Solo
11:55am-12:55pm: Professional Round 2 - Classical Solo
1:35-2:30pm: Introductory Round 1 - Classical Solo 2
2:50-4:00pm: Preparatory Round 1 - Contemporary Solo
FRIDAY, JUNE 19:
Viewing Options:
Watch In-Person, Free of Charge, at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
All times listed in schedule are in Eastern Standard Time (EST):
9:30-10:15am: Preparatory Round 2 - Classical Solo
10:25-11:10am: Pre-Professional Round 3 - Classical Solo
11:15-11:45am: Professional Round 3 - Classical Solo
12:15-1:00pm: Ensembles - One Round
Award Ceremony
Saturday, June 20 at 4:30pm
Open to the Public, Free of Charge
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 445 South Magnolia Avenue Orlando, FL 32801
Please note: This event is not broadcast online
All Stars of Dance
Saturday, June 20 at 7:00pm
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 445 South Magnolia Avenue Orlando, FL 32801
Experience a spectacular evening of world-class dance featuring the stars of today and tomorrow. Enjoy unforgettable performances by acclaimed artists from the stage, television and film and be among the first to witness the winners of the 2026 World Ballet Competition.
Featured performers include stars of Boston Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Alberta Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Sarasota Ballet, and Orlando Ballet.
As Matt Palm of the Orlando Sentinel raves, it’s “a steady stream of wow-wow-wow!”
Please note: This event is not broadcast online