Swan Lake Is Coming to Spokane This November — With a Live Orchestra

There are some performances that feel like more than just a night out. They’re the kind of events that make an ordinary evening feel like something special.

This November, Spokane gets one of those nights.

World Ballet Company is bringing Swan Lake to Spokane on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the First Interstate Center for the Arts. And this production comes with something that makes the experience even more special: a live orchestra.

A Classic Comes to Life in Spokane

Even if you’ve never considered yourself a ballet fan, chances are you know something about Swan Lake.

Tchaikovsky’s music, the rows of dancers in white, the famous Dance of the Little Swans and the drama of the Black Swan have made it one of the most recognizable ballets in the world.

World Ballet Company’s touring production brings that classic story to Spokane with 50 international dancers, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes and handcrafted sets. The production runs approximately two and a half hours, including a 20-minute intermission.

And then there’s the music.

Rather than dancing to a recorded soundtrack, this performance features Tchaikovsky’s score performed by a live orchestra, adding another layer to an already dramatic production.

Swan Lake is ultimately a story about love, betrayal, magic and transformation. Add elaborate costumes, beautiful sets, dozens of dancers and a live orchestra, and it becomes a visually stunning production.

For younger dancers around Spokane, it could also be an unforgettable opportunity to see an international company perform one of ballet’s most famous works right here at home.

Swan Lake Spokane Details

What: World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with Live Orchestra
When: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Where: First Interstate Center for the Arts
Address: 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission
Tickets: On sale now

Tickets and additional performance information are available on the official First Interstate Center for the Arts event page.