Theme and Variations

Name: Theme and Variations
Start: 2026-04-17
Location: Emirates Palace Hotel Auditorium

Apr

Date

17 Apr (Friday)

Time

Fri, 8:00 PM

Venue

Emirates Palace Hotel Auditorium

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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In Abu Dhabi, Theme and Variations is a major highlight of the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) performance during the Abu Dhabi Festival 2026. This George Balanchine classic, set to Tchaikovsky’s score, is the grand finale of a triple-bill program that also includes works by Twyla Tharp and Alexei Ratmansky.

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Event Details

Other Notable Events in Abu Dhabi (March – May 2026)

•Event Name: American Ballet Theatre at Abu Dhabi Festival 2026

•Date & Time: Friday, April 17, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM

•Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi

•Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

•Type: Classical Ballet / Performing Arts

•Description: A showcase of grand classicism, Theme and Variations is a tribute to the majesty of Imperial Russian ballet. It features a dazzling company of dancers in a program that unites three distinct choreographic styles.

•Cost/Tickets: Starting from AED 125.

•Website: abudhabifestival.ae

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Updated at 19 Mar 2026