Renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, the company has been delighting audiences for decades at home and abroad with its performances of the highest quality.
As part of their 2026 tour, Varna International Ballet will be entertaining audiences in Edinburgh in February with three captivating shows:
Cinderella
As her cruel stepfamily readies for the Royal Ball, Cinderella can only dream – until a magical fairy grants her a night to remember. The dazzling tale of magic and romance that is Varna International Ballet – Cinderella takes place on 19 February 2026.
Swan Lake
Experience Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score in the romantic ballet, Varna International Ballet – Swan Lake. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this is a beautiful performance not to be missed. Catch it on 20 February 2026.
The Nutcracker
As midnight strikes on Christmas Eve, get swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems. Toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins. See Varna International Ballet – The Nutcracker on 21 February 2026.
If travelling to the theatre by public transport, Lothian Buses services 1, 5, 7, 14, 34, 49 all serve the area on a regular basis. Edinburgh Trams stop, Picardy Place is a short walk away.
For more information on all performances and to book tickets see Edinburgh Playhouse
