“Balladyna” at Opera Krakowska: Ballet Premiere on 15 November
The Opera Krakowska (Kraków Opera) is preparing the premiere of “Balladyna”, a two-act ballet based on the drama by Juliusz Słowacki, with music by Fryderyk Chopin. The production will be shown for the first time on 15 November 2026 at 5 p.m. on the Main Stage at ul. Lubicz 48 in Kraków. The show is part of the repertoire for the 2026/2027 artistic season.
In brief
- The premiere of “Balladyna” will take place on 15 November 2026 at 5 p.m.
- Further performances: 17–18 November (at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.) and 19 November (at 11 a.m.).
- Venue: Main Stage of the Opera Krakowska, ul. Lubicz 48 in Kraków.
- Direction and choreography: Monika Myśliwiec. Music: works by Fryderyk Chopin.
Performance dates
The premiere is scheduled for 15 November 2026 at 5 p.m. Further performances will take place on 17 November (at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.), 18 November (at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.) and 19 November (at 11 a.m.).
The schedule follows the Opera Krakowska repertoire and is part of its offer for the 2026/2027 season. The available materials contain no information about cancellation or change of these dates. Those planning a visit can therefore treat the dates and times given as current, but should verify them on the theatre’s websites before buying tickets.
Form and staging
“Balladyna” is a two-act ballet performance. Direction and choreography are by Monika Myśliwiec. According to repertoire materials, this is a new ballet production for the theatre.
The performance takes place on the Main Stage of the Opera Krakowska at the theatre’s premises at ul. Lubicz 48. The Opera Krakowska’s description states that the show lasts about two hours. External repertoire listings, however, give 1 hour and 20 minutes. The discrepancy is not explained in the available materials, so it is worth confirming the running time on the theatre’s official website.
Themes and music
The basis of the production is Juliusz Słowacki’s drama. The story of Balladyna concerns her pursuit of love, power and social advancement. The theatre’s materials present this story as a test of loyalty and morality.
The music for the production consists of works by Fryderyk Chopin. Combining the text of the Romantic drama with this composer’s music places the production within Polish literary and musical heritage.
Practical information for audiences
The Opera Krakowska’s official description does not give ticket prices. The external service Operabase lists a range from PLN 60 to PLN 170, but this is not confirmed by the theatre’s repertoire.
The materials about the performances contain no information about changes to traffic organisation or additional city events connected with the premiere and subsequent shows.
Note: Ticket prices have not been confirmed by the Opera Krakowska, and the range given by the external service needs verification. The running time also shows a discrepancy: about two hours in the theatre’s description versus 1 hour and 20 minutes in external listings. Check current information before you go.
Frequently asked questions
The premiere is scheduled for 15 November 2026 at 5 p.m. Further performances will take place on 17, 18 and 19 November 2026, at the times given in the theatre’s repertoire.
Performances take place on the Main Stage of the Opera Krakowska at ul. Lubicz 48 in Kraków. The Opera Krakowska is the venue where all productions from its repertoire are presented.
The official description of the Opera Krakowska does not give ticket prices. The external service Operabase lists a range from PLN 60 to PLN 170, but this information has not been confirmed by the theatre. Check current prices directly with the organiser.
Key facts
- The premiere of the ballet “Balladyna” on the Main Stage of the Opera Krakowska will take place on 15 November 2026 at 5 p.m.
- The production, with choreography by Monika Myśliwiec and music by Fryderyk Chopin, will be performed until 19 November 2026.
Based on information from: krakow.pl
