The premiere of the two-act ballet ‘Balladyna’ will take place on 15 November 2026 at 5pm on the Duża Scena (Main Stage) of the Opera Krakowska. The production is based on the drama by Juliusz Słowacki, with music by Fryderyk Chopin. Direction and choreography are by Monika Myśliwiec.
The performance tells the story of Balladyna, her pursuit of love, power and social advancement, presented as a tale of loyalty and morality under test. It is a new ballet production in the repertoire of the Opera Krakowska for the 2026/2027 artistic season.
Performance dates:
- 15 November 2026, 5pm (premiere)
- 17 November 2026, 11:00am and 6:30pm
- 18 November 2026, 11:00am and 6:30pm
- 19 November 2026, 11:00am
According to the Opera Krakowska’s description, the performance lasts approximately 2 hours. External repertoire listings give 1 hour and 20 minutes; the discrepancy has not been explained in the available materials.
Ticket prices are not given in the Opera Krakowska’s official description. The Operabase service lists a range of 60 to 170 zł, but this information has not been confirmed by the theatre. The materials also contain no information about cancellations or changes to the dates.