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A fan-favorite since SPAC’s grand opening in 1966, New York City Ballet’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns to celebrate 60 years of world-class dance and summer magic.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s beloved comedy and set to Mendelssohn’s music, Balanchine’s masterpiece bursts with color, charm, and endless delight.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Wednesday • Jul 08, 2026 • 7:30pm
Thursday • Jul 9, 2026 • 7:30pm
Friday • Jul 10, 2026 • 7:30pm
Saturday • Jul 11, 2026 • 2:00pm

New York City Ballet’s 2026 season at SPAC runs July 8-11, featuring full-length story ballet A Midsummer Night's Dream, George Balanchine’s romantic masterpiece Serenade, Jerome Robbins’ Opus 19/The Dreamer and a new work by choreographed by Tiler Peck.

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org

Material Shift showcases work by 13 Haudenosaunee artists who employ found objects and other unconventional materials to create or illustrate traditional cultural objects or concepts and those who, conversely, explore traditional materials in unexpected ways. Works range from playful to provocative. These events are made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute of Museum & Library Services, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and friends and members of the Iroquois Museum. For more information contact: info@iroquoismuseum.org

Ballet lesson that follows a different ballet theme each day along with crafts, stories, and related activities. All supplies provided.

Experience signature works and an exciting premiere with George Balanchine’s romantic masterpiece Serenade; Jerome Robbins’ Opus 19/The Dreamer, set to Prokofiev’s feverish concerto; and a new work by NYCB Principal Dancer Tiler Peck, which will have its world premiere as part of NYCB’s 2026 Spring Gala.

Part of New York City Ballet’s 2026 season at SPAC running July 8-11, along with full-length story ballet A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Innovators & Icons

Friday • Jul 10, 2026 • 2:00pm
Saturday • Jul 11, 2026 • 7:30pm

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org

For dancers ages 7-10 years old with previous dance training

Ballet, jazz, and modern classes

Monday to Friday

2- 4pm

A fan-favorite since SPAC’s grand opening in 1966, New York City Ballet’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns to celebrate 60 years of world-class dance and summer magic.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s beloved comedy and set to Mendelssohn’s music, Balanchine’s masterpiece bursts with color, charm, and endless delight.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Wednesday • Jul 08, 2026 • 7:30pm
Thursday • Jul 9, 2026 • 7:30pm
Friday • Jul 10, 2026 • 7:30pm
Saturday • Jul 11, 2026 • 2:00pm

New York City Ballet’s 2026 season at SPAC runs July 8-11, featuring full-length story ballet A Midsummer Night's Dream, George Balanchine’s romantic masterpiece Serenade, Jerome Robbins’ Opus 19/The Dreamer and a new work by choreographed by Tiler Peck.

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org

Ballet lesson that follows a different ballet theme each day along with crafts, stories, and related activities. All supplies provided.

Social Dancers in Traditional dress. Family Friendly fun.

A fan-favorite since SPAC’s grand opening in 1966, New York City Ballet’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns to celebrate 60 years of world-class dance and summer magic.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s beloved comedy and set to Mendelssohn’s music, Balanchine’s masterpiece bursts with color, charm, and endless delight.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Wednesday • Jul 08, 2026 • 7:30pm
Thursday • Jul 9, 2026 • 7:30pm
Friday • Jul 10, 2026 • 7:30pm
Saturday • Jul 11, 2026 • 2:00pm

New York City Ballet’s 2026 season at SPAC runs July 8-11, featuring full-length story ballet A Midsummer Night's Dream, George Balanchine’s romantic masterpiece Serenade, Jerome Robbins’ Opus 19/The Dreamer and a new work by choreographed by Tiler Peck.

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org

For dancers ages 7-10 years old with previous dance training

Ballet, jazz, and modern classes

Monday to Friday

2- 4pm