New York City Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A fan-favorite since SPAC’s grand opening in 1966, New York City Ballet’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns to celebrate 60 years of world-class dance and summer magic. Inspired by Shakespeare’s beloved comedy and set to Mendelssohn’s music, Balanchine’s masterpiece bursts with color, charm, and endless delight. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wednesday • Jul 08, 2026 • 7:30pm Thursday • Jul 9, 2026 • 7:30pm Friday • Jul 10, 2026 • 7:30pm Saturday • Jul 11, 2026 • 2:00pm New York City Ballet’s 2026 season at SPAC runs July 8-11, featuring full-length story ballet A Midsummer Night's Dream, George Balanchine’s romantic masterpiece Serenade, Jerome Robbins’ Opus 19/The Dreamer and a new work by choreographed by Tiler Peck. Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org