Agenda

EVENTS FOR ALL MEMBERS

43. General Assembly and Aperitif
Wed 07 Oct 2026, 17.00 to 19.00

Stage rehearsal visit «Ein Sommernachtstraum»
Wed 07 Oct 2026, 19.00 to 22.00

Backstage Tour «Ein Sommernachtstraum» 
Fr 13 Nov 2026, 17.45 to 18.45

Stage rehearsal visit «Slow Rush»
Tue 12 Jan 2027, 11.00 to 13.00

Backstage Tour «Slow Rush»
Wed 10 Feb 2027, 17.15 to 18.15

Season Program Presentation 2027/28
Wed 14 Apr 2027, presented by Cathy Marston and Matthias Schulz

Welcome Breakfast for New Members from July 1, 2026
Fri 14 May 2027, 09.00 to 10.00

Stage rehearsal visit «Romeo und Julia»
Fri 14 May 2027, 10.00 to 12.00

«A Night at the Opera»
Sat 05 Jun 2027, more information

Backstage Tour «See the music hear the dance»
Fri 25 Jun 2027, 17.15 to 18.15

Dance Prize Ceremony 26/27 after «See the music, hear the dance»
Sun 27 Jun 2027, 15.30 Uhr 

Season End Party 
Sun 27 Jun 2027

Dress rehearsal «Ein Sommernachtstraum» 
Sat 10 Oct 2026, 11.30, Special for juniors: 10 spots available

Orchestra main rehearsal «Romeo und Julia» 
Thu 19 Nov 2026, 18.00  

«Zurich Youth Summit II» 
Thu 15 Apr to Sun 18 Apr 2027

Please note: You are welcome to attend both events marked «For all members» and those specifically designated «For Juniors». In addition, throughout the season, you can look forward to spontaneous invitations to special events and activities.

EVENTS FOR GÖNNER:IN AND FÖRDER:IN

Dress rehearsal «Ein Sommernachtstraum»
Sat 10 Oct 2026, 11.30

Dress rehearsal «Slow Rush»
Fri 15 Jan 2027 11.00

Dress rehearsal «See the music hear the dance»
Fri 21 May 2027 11.00

Gönner:in may attend 1 dress rehearsal, Förder:in may attend 2 dress rehearsals.
 

«Training, Rehearsal, Lunch I» (as from Förder:in)
Sat 31 Oct 2026 , 10.00 to 15.00

Ballettraining visit (as from Gönner:in)
Sat 06 Mar 2027, 10.00 to 11.30

«Training, Rehearsal, Lunch II» (as from Förder:in)
Sat 12 Jun 2027, 10.00 to 15.00

Gönner:innen may attend the Ballettraining visit, Förder:innen may visit one of the events «Training, Rehearsal, Lunch». 
 

Season Opening Party (as from Förder:in)
In August 2027, the date is to be announced
 

ANLÄSSE AS FROM DONATOR:IN AND MÄZEN:IN

All members at Donor level and above are invited to an aperitif with the management of the Opera House. The event will take place on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. You will receive a personal invitation.In addition to the events mentioned, you may attend one stage rehearsal of your choice. You also have the opportunity to take part in a training session and a rehearsal. Furthermore, you will receive an invitation to an aperitif with the artistic management.

Mäzen:in also have the opportunity to organize a personalized supporting program around a ballet performance at the Opera House for up to 14 people. Dates and arrangements will be coordinated with the Friends Office.

Donator:in and Mäzen:in enjoy a concierge service for all questions and requests related to your ballet visit: +41 (0)44 268 66 20 or kontakt@ballettfreunde.ch.   

Members of all categories can take part in the exclusive advance ticket sale for the 2027/28 season in mid-June 2027. You can purchase your tickets online*, by telephone on +41 44 268 66 66 or at the box office (Sechseläutenplatz 1, 8008 Zurich).

Before the exclusive advance sale begins in mid-June 2027, members of all categories will receive an email from the Zurich Opera House with their personal login*. If you cannot find the email in your inbox, please also check your spam folder. We recommend logging in once in advance using your personal login so that you are fully prepared.

Please note: This is the same email address and password that you also use for general ticket orders at the Zurich Opera House. Until the exclusive advance sale begins in mid-June 2027, only performances from the 2026/27 season will be displayed online. Once the advance sale begins, performances from the 2027/28 season will also be visible.

Members in the Donator and Patron categories can submit their ticket requests for the 2027/28 season in writing to the Friends’ Office using the order form. Your order will be given priority and processed before the official start of the exclusive advance sale. You will then receive a message from us.

Please note: AMAG Volksvorstellungen are excluded. Tickets for these performances go on sale one month in advance.

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