Eröffnungsfest

Whether you’re an opera and ballet connoisseur or a newcomer, the program for these popular opening celebrations offers everyone exciting glimpses behind the scenes, information about premieres and rehearsals, plenty of music to listen to or try your hand at—and, of course, ballet!

Program

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Join-in Dance Event with “Tanz ist KLASSE!”

Just drop by and start dancing! No prior experience required, no restrictions—casual and outdoors, “Tanz ist KLASSE!” invites everyone to join in the dance.

• Götz-Friedrich-Platz, 1:15–1:45 p.m., 2:15–2:45 p.m., 3:15–3:45 p.m.

How to Use Pointe Shoes

Dancers from the Staatsballett Berlin offer insights into their daily work with and on their pointe shoes, demonstrate how they prepare their pointe shoes for dance, and share a few tips along the way. The event will be held in German. English passages will be summarized in German. Featuring dancers from the Staatsballett Berlin; moderated by Katja Wiegand

• Tischlerei, 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Public Rehearsal

Ballet Director Christian Spuck will host a public rehearsal with dancers from the Berlin State Ballet.

Main Stage, 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Children’s Workshop

In the Berlin State Ballet’s main ballet studio, “Tanz ist KLASSE!” invites children and their caregivers to try out their first dance steps and learn about ballet pantomime.

Note: Limited number of participants—tickets will be distributed at the Staatsballett information desk once the building opens.

Participants should meet behind the Staatsballett information desk in the box office foyer at the specified time.

• Ballet Studios, 2:00–3:00 p.m., 3:15–4:15 p.m., 4:30–5:30 p.m.