Anniversary Gala of the State School of Ballet and Acrobatics

Two schools, two traditions, and a unique success story will come together on October 12, 2026, for a memorable celebration on one of the world’s most prestigious stages. The Berlin State Ballet School will mark its 75th anniversary, while the Berlin State School of Acrobatics proudly looks back on 70 years of excellence.

This extraordinary double anniversary will be celebrated with a glamorous ceremony at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden.

In this form, the school is an absolutely unique training institution—not only in Germany, but worldwide. For decades, its graduates have been achieving success on the most renowned stages, theaters, and circus rings around the globe. They have had a lasting impact on the international dance and acrobatics scene—and continue to do so today—because the training has always been of the highest international caliber.

Drawing from this inexhaustible treasure trove of artistic and dance-based art, the audience can expect a program that blends images of the past with the present into a total work of art combining poetry and movement. This gala unfolds an artistic panorama that weaves the elegance of the classical ballet heritage with forward-looking acrobatics.

On stage, a vibrant bond between generations is revealed: influential artists from the school’s history and graduates who are now conquering the stage as stars meet the exceptional talents of the current generation, who are already shaping the future of the performing arts.