When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on January 20, 2027, at 7:30 PM at the Sport- und Kongresshalle Schwerin.

How much do the tickets cost?

According to the ticket provider, ticket prices start at 80.25 euros for the regular price in category 1.

Is the event accessible?

Yes, the Sport- und Kongresshalle Schwerin is accessible at ground level; there are also tickets available for wheelchair users through the ticket hotline.

Are there parking options on site?

Yes, there are limited parking options available. The operator mentions around 600 parking spaces in the vicinity and about 200 directly in front of the hall.

Can I arrive by bus and train?

Yes, the event ticket is valid 2 hours before and 2 hours after the event for local buses and trains in Schwerin.

Is there a cloakroom?

Yes, a cloakroom is available. According to the operator, a fee of 2.00 euros is charged for deposits.

An evening of Swan Lake full of splendor, live played and classically timeless in Schwerin

Name: Swan Lake - International Festival Ballet & Festival Orchestra
Start: 2027-01-20T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-20T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Sport- und Kongresshalle Schwerin

Swan Lake in Schwerin: An evening of ballet full of poetry, splendor, and dramatic tension

When Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" takes the stage, a space between dream and tragedy opens up. On January 20, 2027, the International Festival Ballet with Festival Orchestra will perform at the Sport- und Kongresshalle Schwerin, bringing one of the most famous ballets in dance history to the stage in an opulent, live-orchestrated version. The story of Prince Siegfried, Odette, and the curse of Rothbart unfolds as a classic stage experience full of romance, virtuosity, and a grand theatrical atmosphere.

A classic that never loses its brilliance

"Swan Lake" is synonymous with classical ballet: melodically soaring, structurally clear, and particularly emotionally powerful in its grand scenes. The International Festival Ballet itself references the musical and choreographic tradition of the work with music by Tchaikovsky and choreography by Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa. In this connection lies the timeless power of the evening: the elegance of movement meets a narrative of love, deception, and liberation.

Opulent images, live played

The production relies on a magnificent stage design and costumes by Vyacheslav Okunev, who, according to the organizer, has also worked at renowned houses like the Mariinsky Theatre. Together with the Festival Orchestra, an evening is created that is not only dancerly but also acoustically compelling. The live music gives the lyrical passages expansiveness and the dramatic intensifications the tension that a great ballet needs.

Company with an international profile

The International Festival Ballet describes itself as an ensemble with 45 dancers, founded in 2009, internationally staffed, and present on tours in Europe and beyond. This international experience is felt in the precision of the ensemble, the stylistic awareness of the classical school, and the controlled physicality of the grand scenes. For the audience, this means: a high-quality ballet performance with ambition, technique, and stage magic.

The Sport- und Kongresshalle as a grand stage for grand gestures

The Schwerin Sport- und Kongresshalle offers a capacity of up to 8,000 people, providing the framework for a large-scale cultural event. According to the operator, the hall is accessible at ground level, has limited parking options, and offers gastronomy and cloakroom service. Those who arrive on time can use the event ticket for local transportation and experience the evening relaxed from the very beginning.

This Swan Lake in Schwerin promises an evening that showcases classical ballet art in all its brilliance: poetic, magnificent, and full of tension. Anyone who wants to experience Tchaikovsky's masterpiece live should not miss this date.