City Ballet Of San Diego Tickets

City Ballet of San Diego, founded in 1993, has established itself as a leading presenter of Balanchine in Southern California, while also staging contemporary works that push the boundaries of classical ballet. Under the artistic direction of Steven Wistrich and Ariana Gonzalez, the company maintains strong ties to San Diego’s vibrant arts scene, with performances historically housed at the Spreckels Theatre and complex engagements at the Balboa Theatre and the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.

As a trusted name in regional ballet, City Ballet of San Diego blends precision, artistry, and narrative depth to bring audiences a diverse repertoire, from the revered ballets of George Balanchine to new, choreographed commissions. This page highlights the company’s biography, discography highlights, and details on upcoming tours and performances for 2025–2026.

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Biography, repertoire highlights, and upcoming engagements for City Ballet of San Diego: - Founded in 1993; artistic directors: Steven Wistrich and Ariana Gonzalez - Home venue history includes Spreckels Theatre; recent engagements at Balboa Theatre and the California Center for the Arts, Escondido - Repertoire emphasizes Balanchine ballets (the company has 19 Balanchine works in its repertoire) alongside contemporary works - Notable accolades: City Ballet’s Nutcracker has won the Tommy Award for Best Nutcracker in San Diego - 2025 season includes Sin–atra at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheatre (Sept 12–13, 2025), Swan Lake Act II in San Diego (Mar 8–9) and Escondido (Mar 12), Giselle in Escondido (Oct 25–26), and The Nutcracker in Escondido (Dec 20–23) Follow City Ballet of San Diego for updates and shareable content via their official social channels.