Join us for the Ballet Icons Gala 20th Anniversary at the London Coliseum: An international celebration of ballet in London, February 2026, preceded by a delicious Three-Course Champagne Dinner by Michelin Star Chef Tom Kerridge at the Corinthia Hotel

The Ballet Icons Gala 20th Anniversary is one of the most prestigious world ballet events of 2026. This glittering sell-out performance unites the leading international ballet stars of our age, from the Royal Ballet, La Scala Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Berlin State Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and more. And it will be preceded by a delicious Three-Course Champagne Dinner by Michelin Star Chef Tom Kerridge at the Corinthia Hotel.

We are delighted to invite you to this sensational evening—a rare opportunity to experience the pinnacle of international ballet in this 20th anniversary celebration, which is already sold out to the public at large. It will be an evening of virtuoso brilliance and enchantment, combining classical highlights with contemporary works, world premieres and exclusive commissions.

There are ballet evenings which entertain, and then there are those rare occasions which feel like a celebration of the art form itself. The Ballet Icons Gala has long belonged to the latter, and in its 20th Anniversary year it returns to the London Coliseum with a one-night programme that brings together many of the most admired dancers of our time This is a gala conceived on an international scale—a distillation of classical mastery, contemporary brilliance and star power—and one that promises to be one of the most coveted ballet events of the season.

And we shall open the evening with a three-course Champagne Dinner at Michelin Star Chef Tom Kerridge’s restaurant at the Corinthis Hotel, a glittering first act to the ballet.

The Ballet Icons Gala has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious events in the international ballet calendar, and in February 2026 it returns to the London Coliseum for a landmark 20th Anniversary celebration. Conceived on a truly global scale, this one-night ballet gala brings together many of the world’s most admired dancers for an evening that celebrates classical mastery, contemporary brilliance and the enduring power of live performance.

Taking place at the historic London Coliseum, the Ballet Icons Gala 20th Anniversary unites leading artists from the world’s great ballet companies, including The Royal Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet, La Scala Ballet, Berlin State Ballet and Dutch National Ballet. For two decades, Ballet Icons has been synonymous with excellence, and this anniversary edition promises to be among the most significant ballet events in London in 2026.

At the heart of the evening is an extraordinary assembly of artists drawn from the very pinnacle of international ballet. Among them is Natalia Osipova, principal of The Royal Ballet, whose performances are renowned for their fearless intensity and emotional power. Critics have written of her “volcanic intensity” and her remarkable ability to transform even the most familiar repertoire into something freshly charged with danger and immediacy. To see Osipova in a gala setting is to witness a dancer who brings virtuosic brilliance and raw dramatic force together in equal measure.

Alongside her appears Vadim Muntagirov, also a principal of The Royal Ballet and widely regarded as one of the finest classical male dancers of his generation. Celebrated for his purity of line, musical sensitivity and effortless elevation, Muntagirov’s dancing has been praised for its serenity and refinement, qualities that make even the most demanding roles appear quietly poetic. Together, Osipova and Muntagirov represent the very pinnacle of contemporary classical ballet.

The Royal Ballet is further represented by a distinguished group of leading artists, including Francesca Hayward, acclaimed for her lyrical expressiveness and dramatic insight, and Fumi Kaneko, admired for her elegance, pristine technique and understated musicality. Reece Clarke brings noble line and expressive strength, while Marcelino Sambé contributes dazzling virtuosity and exuberant attack. Anna Rose O’Sullivan, celebrated for her delicacy and crystalline classical style, completes a Royal Ballet presence that alone would make this anniversary gala an evening of distinction.

The international scope of the Ballet Icons Gala is equally compelling. From La Scala Ballet come Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko, a partnership admired for its dramatic intensity and polished classicism. Paris Opera Ballet is represented by Paul Marque, whose dancing has been described as refined, musical and deeply poetic. Berlin State Ballet contributes the celebrated duo of Iana Salenko and Daniil Simkin, artists renowned for their bravura technique and charismatic stage presence, while Dutch National Ballet brings a quartet of outstanding dancers including Maia Makhateli, whose expansive movement and dramatic authority have earned widespread praise.

American Ballet Theatre is represented by Catherine Hurlin and Isaac Hernández, both internationally recognised for performances that combine technical brilliance with a strong individual voice. Hernández in particular has been acclaimed for his powerful classical technique and magnetic stage presence, making his appearances outside the United States especially sought after. Completing this exceptional gathering is Edward Watson, formerly of The Royal Ballet, whose distinctive artistry and emotional intelligence have made him one of the most compelling dramatic dancers of his generation.

The programme itself has been curated to reflect the breadth and vitality of ballet today, combining classical highlights with contemporary works, world premieres and exclusive anniversary commissions. A particular highlight of the evening will be the UK premiere of Asylum, a powerful new work by award-winning choreographer Antonia Franceschi, created in collaboration with New York’s Vildwerk Foundation. Addressing environmental themes through dance, it brings a modern urgency to a gala that also celebrates the enduring beauty of classical form. As with all Ballet Icons performances, the full running order is revealed closer to the event, adding to the sense of anticipation.

Before the curtain rises at the London Coliseum, our Members may choose to begin the evening with a three-course Champagne Dinner at the Corinthia Hotel, at the acclaimed restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge. Renowned for his refined yet deeply comforting approach to British cooking, Kerridge’s dishes combine impeccable technique with generosity of flavour, creating a relaxed yet luxurious prelude to the ballet. Set within the elegant surroundings of the Corinthia, this dinner forms a fitting first act to an exceptional cultural evening.

For this 20th Anniversary performance, a limited number of Stalls seats have been secured, positioned across the mid-Stalls—a location widely regarded as ideal for a gala programme, offering a clear view of the full stage picture while remaining close enough to appreciate the artistry and presence of the dancers. With the Ballet Icons Gala already a sell-out event, availability is limited.

All in all, the Ballet Icons Gala 20th Anniversary at the London Coliseum promises to be an exceptional ballet evening: a celebration of twenty years of Ballet Icons, a gathering of many of the world’s most admired dancers, and a rare opportunity to experience an international ballet gala of genuine distinction in the heart of London.

RESERVE YOUR PLACES FOR THIS CELEBRATORY BALLET ICONS GALA NIGHT

The date is Sunday, February 15, 2026 and the performance is already sold out—but we have secured a limited number of the best Stalls tickets so that our Members do not miss this unique, world-class performance, which is already sold out to the public at large.

To open the evening in suitable style, tables are booked for the Three-Course Champagne Dinner at Tom Kerridge at The Corinthia from 4.30pm. After dinner we shall be whisked by taxi to The London Coliseum for the performance: the curtain rises at 7pm.

For your Stalls ticket to the Ballet with Champagne Three-Course Dinner at Tom Kerridge at The Corinthia, your taxi to the London Coliseum and VAT, the cost to Members is £329pp. Please book here.

For your Stalls ticket to the Ballet only, the cost is £197. Please book here.

If you prefer to book by phone, please call Member Services on 020 7399 2960. We have only a limited number of tickets, so please don’t delay.

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