Name: L.A. County Holiday Celebration
Start: 2026-12-20T00:00:00
Location: The Music Center

The Music Center

Discover the brilliance of legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins, a visionary artist who helped shape American ballet by blending classical ballet with jazz-infused theatricality. Curated by New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Tiler Peck, this special program brings together an extraordinary roster of dancers from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet and other major companies to showcase Robbins’ masterpieces. Performed to live chamber music, the works reveal the wit, musicality and emotional depth that define Robbins’ timeless choreography. Celebrate the artistry and expressive range that made Robbins one of ballet’s most influential storytellers by experiencing these incredible performances!

Ballet Festival: Jerome Robbins

The L.A. County Holiday Celebration is an iconic celebration of the holiday season produced by The Music Center, L.A.’s performing arts center, on behalf of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

L.A. County Holiday Celebration

Trailblazing choreographer Sonya Tayeh, known for her Tony Award®–winning choreography for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, brings the music and spirit of singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor to the stage in a powerful new work. The Surge is performed by a remarkable cast of 10 women with a collective 500 years’ experience, whose presence, strength and vulnerability drive this electrifying production. Set to O’Connor’s music, the work explores resilience, rebellion and the enduring power of female expression in a bold theatrical performance that pulses with emotion and movement. Feel the fearless spirit that defined a generation!

The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to The Music Center for its exclusive Southern California residency, bringing the passion, artistry and spirit that have made it one of the most celebrated dance companies in the world. With extraordinary dancers and a dynamic repertory that blends classics with contemporary works, including the beloved Revelations, the company continues to expand the possibilities of modern dance. Discover the joy and power that make Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater an unforgettable live experience!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Enter a world of enchantment with The Sleeping Beauty, spectacularly staged by two-time Tony Award® winner Christopher Wheeldon and performed by one of the world’s premier dance companies, The Joffrey Ballet. Set to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, the beloved fairy tale follows Princess Aurora, whose joyous christening is cursed by the wicked Carabosse, dooming the princess to fall into a deep sleep on her sixteenth birthday. As an entire kingdom slumbers under the spell, only true love’s kiss can awaken Princess Aurora and restore harmony to the realm. Wheeldon’s dazzling choreography unfolds amid Jérôme Kaplan’s sumptuous costumes and scenery, bringing this classic masterpiece vividly to life. Awaken your senses to the romance, beauty and enchantment of this timeless story. A magical journey awaits audiences of all ages!

The Joffrey Ballet in "The Sleeping Beauty"

Wonder and excitement take flight as Spain’s acclaimed Compañía Nacional de Danza returns to The Music Center—after 20 years—with the exhilarating North American debut of Don Quixote. Based on Miguel de Cervantes’ legendary tale of an idealistic knight daring to dream the impossible dream, this joyful ballet, choreographed by José Carlos Martínez, bursts with dazzling technique, humor and flair. Martínez’s staging brings authenticity to this work by honoring its Spanish influences with nuance and integrity through traditional dances and theatrical elements that reflect their true origins. Join the adventure as this beloved story of romance and imagination comes to life on stage!