Experience a magical twist on tradition right here in the City of Sails. Lighting up SkyCity with every performance, Ballet of Lights in Auckland transforms timeless stories with local dancers in glow-in-the-dark costumes. It’s a fitting stage—Auckland is where the New Zealand Ballet Company (now the RNZB) first began in 1953. Now, the city that sparked a national dance legacy hosts its next dazzling chapter!
Each season, audiences can take in the beauty and elegance of timeless ballets, from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty to Cinderella. Every graceful glide and triumphant arabesque shines bright thanks to the ballerina’s intricate costumes, making for a captivating spectacle you won’t want to miss.
Ballet of Lights in Auckland: Which story is being performed now?
6 December 2026 16:00
SkyCity Auckland
What is Ballet of Lights?
Luminous threads of story and stage come alive in Ballet of Lights, where timeless ballets like Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella are reimagined for today’s audience. Five or six dancers, each adorned with fibre-optic costumes, weave streams of color and shadow across the stage, every step and gesture casting emotion into relief. The expressive art of ballet meets an engaging light show, producing an experience equally accessible to newcomers and lifelong fans, without the lengthy three-hour commitment classical productions require.
6 December 2026 16:00
SkyCity Auckland
Ballet of Lights Reviews in Auckland
Ballet of Lights has already received countless five-star reviews in Auckland.
“Good value and a stunning performance. Beautiful ballet” – 31 January
“It was magical!” – 31 January
“Outstanding show” – 31 January
“Really great for the children as only 1 hour long . Lovely show” – 20 December
“A great show. I have seen it 4 times now and this one was the best yet!” – 20 December
Each unique Ballet of Lights performance takes place at SkyCity Auckland on selected dates, with varied show times for Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. Auckland’s audiences will find the show’s 60-minute format ideal for families and newcomers, with stories suitable for ages five and up. There’s something timeless about seeing a fairytale come to life — unlocking childhood memories with every scene.
6 December 2026 16:00
SkyCity Auckland
