Priolo Gargallo to host 35th International Ballet Festival

The 35th edition of the International Ballet Festival will take place at the Teatro Comunale in Priolo Gargallo from October 17 to November 16, 2026. The event features a diverse lineup of international dance companies and artists.

The festival opens on October 17 with the national premiere of ‘Romeo e Giulietta Rock Story’ by the Sibiu International Ballet, choreographed by Marcello Algeri. This is followed on October 18 by a ‘Ballet Gala’ from the same company.

Other scheduled performances include ‘Le Tango des Malfaiteurs’ by Naturalis Labor on October 25, and productions by Spellbound Contemporary Ballet on October 26 and 27. The program continues in November with tributes to Maria Callas by Artemis Danza, works by the Sicilian company COMPAGNIAZAPPALADANZA2, and performances by the D&A Collective by GDO and the Twain Physical Dance Theatre. The festival concludes on November 16 with ‘Little Something’, a session dedicated to students.