Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Denver
- 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 6:00 pm. Listed runtime is 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission; the theater listing gives an expected end time of 8:30 pm.
World Ballet Company’s Swan Lake brings live orchestral music to Billings
A live orchestra will play Tchaikovsky’s score for World Ballet Company’s Swan Lake at Alberta Bair Theater on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The performance begins at 6 p.m. and is open to audiences ages 5 and older only.
A score played live
The orchestra is a distinguishing feature of the Billings performance. World Ballet Company says it generally tours with recorded music, while selected performances of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker have live accompaniment.
The theater advertises 50 international dancers, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes and handcrafted sets. Among the passages it singles out are the Dance of the Little Swans and the Black Swan’s 32 fouettés, a sequence of turning steps.
Further reading: World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a Live Orchestra - Billings, MT ↗ · F.A.Q – World Ballet Company ↗
Two swans and a broken promise
The company’s synopsis begins with Princess Odette, whom the wizard Rothbart turns into a swan after she refuses him. Prince Siegfried meets her at the lake and vows to remain faithful, a promise that could break the spell.
At a castle ball, Rothbart’s daughter Odile plays on her resemblance to Odette, and Siegfried mistakenly pledges himself to her. That confusion sends him back to the lake to seek Odette’s forgiveness. The company publishes a fuller synopsis for anyone who wants to read the story before attending.
World Ballet Company is based in Los Angeles and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick. Its dancers represent more than ten countries, according to the theater.
Further reading: Swan Lake Ballet Billings, MT | World Ballet Company ↗ · World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a Live Orchestra - Billings, MT ↗
Performance
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Alberta Bair Theater
- World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a Live Orchestra
Before curtain
Compare the listed totals
The theater lists tickets at $59–$135 plus non-refundable fees; the company lists $68–$144 with fees included. Check the total through Alberta Bair Theater’s official ticketing page. The theater says tickets are non-refundable except when a performance is canceled and cannot be rescheduled; fees remain non-refundable.
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a Live Orchestra - Billings, MT ↗ · Swan Lake Ballet Billings, MT | World Ballet Company ↗ · Policies & Information - Alberta Bair Theater Official Website ↗
Plan around intermission
The listed runtime is two hours and 30 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission. The theater recommends arriving 15–30 minutes before curtain; late seating is at house management’s discretion and may require a wait.
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a Live Orchestra - Billings, MT ↗ · Policies & Information - Alberta Bair Theater Official Website ↗
Request seating when booking
Accessible seating can be requested online, at the box office or by calling 406-256-6052. Complimentary assisted-listening devices are available at the coat check counter. The theater asks for at least two weeks’ notice to schedule a sign language interpreter.
Getting to Alberta Bair Theater
Entrance and parking
The theater is at 2801 3rd Ave N, at North Broadway in downtown Billings; its entrance is on North Broadway. Wheelchair access is available through the main doors.
The theater says metered street parking is free on weekends. Park 1 garage, at 2912 Third Avenue North, is open 24 hours and accepts credit or debit cards. The theater also lists accessible parking spaces nearby and in Park 1; check any posted restrictions.
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a Live Orchestra - Billings, MT ↗ · Policies & Information - Alberta Bair Theater Official Website ↗ · Accessibility - Alberta Bair Theater Official Website ↗ · Parking - Alberta Bair Theater Official Website ↗
Before you make a plan
Is this performance suitable for young children?
Admission is limited to ages 5 and older. Everyone attending must have a ticket, and the theater does not allow babies in arms.
Swan Lake Ballet Billings, MT | World Ballet Company ↗ · Policies & Information - Alberta Bair Theater Official Website ↗
Can I buy tickets for a group?
The theater advertises special group pricing for parties of 10 or more; contact World Ballet Company for details.
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a Live Orchestra - Billings, MT ↗
What happens if I arrive after the performance starts?
Late seating is at the discretion of theater management. You may have to wait for an appropriate break, and some events may not allow seating after the performance begins.
Policies & Information - Alberta Bair Theater Official Website ↗
May I photograph the ballet?
World Ballet Company prohibits cameras and recording devices during the show. The theater also prohibits flash photography and asks patrons not to photograph or film the performance unless invited to do so by the artist.
F.A.Q – World Ballet Company ↗ · Policies & Information - Alberta Bair Theater Official Website ↗
Location & Google Maps
Alberta Bair Theater
2801 3rd Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
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