About this Event
Start 2027 at the UK’s only ballet New Year’s Day concert at Ballet Nights!
For one night only at London’s Cadogan Hall, we’re inviting you to a uniquely curated evening of world-class dance and live music — the second edition of Ballet Nights' New Year's Day Concert.
Headlining the programme is World Ballet Star Alina Cojocaru, five English National Ballet artists: Katja Khaniukova, Aitor Arrieta, Rentaro Nakaaki, Chloe Keneally, Martinho Santos, alongside Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Katherine Ochoa
The evening’s programme spans an eclectic range of music – from Mozart and Bach to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty, alongside contemporary scores – each performance curated to reflect the spirit of renewal, artistry, and celebration that New Year’s Day inspires.
Join us for this extraordinary occasion and begin your new year with a night of beauty, creativity, and unforgettable live performance at Cadogan Hall.
On the programme:
- Alina Cojocaru OBE World star and former Principal of The Royal Ballet and English National Ballet
- Aitor Arrieta Lead Principal of English National Ballet
- Katja Khaniukova & Rentaro Nakaaki First Soloists of English National Ballet
- Chloe Keneally Soloist of English National Ballet
- Martinho Santos Artist of English National Ballet
- Kim Brandstrup Internationally Renowned Choreographer
- James Wilton Dance A UK Contemporary Dance Force
- Seirian Griffiths Rising Voice in Contemporary Movement
- Giles Pearson as your Compère
Event info:
- Date: Friday 1 January 2027
- Time: 5 PM
- Venue: Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ
- Duration: approx. 2 hours, including 20 min interval
- Age guidance: children aged 5+ welcome, accompanied by an adult at all times
‘Eclectic and adventurous’ — The Times
‘Full marks for this electric and thoroughly enjoyable night out.’ — LondonTheatre1
PROGRAMME
Part i
"Pa-Pa-Pa-Papagena"
Performed by Hannah Dienes-Williams & Patrick Alexander Keefe & Quartet Concrete
Composer Mozart
Arr. Dominic Stokes
Snow Pas De Deux from The Nutcracker
Danced by Chloe Keneally and Martinho Santos
Choreographed by Aaron Watkin
Composer Tchaikovsky
With Thanks to English National Ballet
Sarabande, Cello Sonata 5 in C Minor
Performed by Seirian Griffiths & Joseph Barker
Choreographed by Kim Brandstrup
Composer J.S. Bach
New Work
Danced by Katherine Ochoa & Luca De-Poli
Choreographed by Jordan James Bridge
Music By Klsr & James Adrian
With Thanks to Birmingham Royal Ballet
Afsked (Departure) Duet
Performed by Alina Cojocaru & Seirain Griffiths
Choreographed by Kim Brandstrup
Composer Boccherini
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INTERVAL
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Part ii
Sleeping Beauty Waltz
Performed by Quartet Concrete
Composer Tchaikovsky
Arr. Dominic Stokes
A New Work
Performed by Sarah Jane Taylor & James Wilton
Choreographed by James Wilton Dance
Nature Boy
Created & Performed by Rentaro Nakaaki
Composer Ahbez
What is Left.
Danced by Katherine Ochoa & Luca De-Poli
Choreographed by Jordan James Bridge
Composer Bach
Lighting Design by Chris Wilkinson
Costume Design by Stevie Stewart
Don Quixote Suite
Performed by Katja Khaniukova & Aitor Arrieta
Choreography Marius Petipa
Composer Ludwig Minkus
With Thanks to English National Ballet
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Compère
Giles Pearson
Agenda
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
BALLET NIGHTS THE NEW YEAR'S DAY CONCERT 2027
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
POST SHOW MEET THE ARTISTS
Event venue & nearby stays
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London, United Kingdom
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