Classic fairy-tale magic meets modern ballet —right in the heart of our capital city. Berlin’s vibrant arts and culture scene is about to gain a dazzling new highlight with Ballet of Lights. The well-known stories of Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella are reimagined here and presented in a radiant dance performance featuring luminous costumes and an impressive lighting design. You’ve definitely never experienced your favorite childhood fairy tales like this before!
Ballet of Lights in Berlin – The Programs:
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
The story of Sleeping Beauty has a long tradition—its origins lie in medieval folklore and found their way into literature through Charles Perrault’s French version. The fairy tale of the sleeping princess and the redeeming kiss of love has lost none of its fascination over the centuries. At Ballet of Lights, this timeless tale unfolds in a new splendor: sparkling costumes, elegant choreography, and Tchaikovsky’s incomparable music weave together here into a sensuous experience of light, movement, and sound.
Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Radiant Show
We all know the beloved fairy tale of Cinderella, who is treated terribly by her stepmother and stepsisters and forced to do all their hard labor—until one day she attends a royal ball and wins the prince’s heart. Ballet of Lights takes this ballet adaptation and gives it a dazzling twist! Look forward to a dazzling dance performance, set to music by Tchaikovsky, Debussy, and other classical legends, and join Cinderella as she finds her happiness through kindness, courage, and a little magic.
What is Ballet of Lights?
Ballet of Lights offers you dazzling reinterpretations of iconic fairy tales like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty—packaged in a thrilling dance show. Up to six talented ballerinas, whose costumes are adorned with beautiful light elements, breathe new life into these beloved stories in an abridged version over the course of 60 dazzling minutes.
These innovative shows combine traditional dance with modern lighting effects, casting a magical spell over both die-hard ballet fans and newcomers alike. The blend of the dancers’ unique costumes, familiar story elements, and a beautiful classical soundtrack lends the performance a truly special touch, both visually and artistically.
Reviews for Ballet of Lights in Berlin
“It was wonderful! The Theater im Delphie was the perfect venue for this fantastic production. The music was beautiful. The dancers were truly impressive. You could really lose yourself in it.”
January 14, 2026
“What a great idea with the glowing costumes! The dancers were truly talented! Overall, it was fantastic!”
December 30, 2025
“The venue was simply enchanting, and the ballet was a dream. ❤️”
July 18, 2025
“A truly wonderful evening. The combination of classical ballet and the lighting effects gave me goosebumps for nearly an hour.”
April 15, 2025
These innovative ballet shows will take place on select dates at the charming Theater im Delphi and the Columbia Theater. Let yourself be transported back to your childhood and rediscover the magic of your favorite fairy tales—but seats are limited, so don’t wait too long; secure your tickets today.
