Priority Booking for the 2026 Fonteyn Competition
Book tickets for this year’s Fonteyn Competition ahead of public booking which opens towards the end of June.
We are delighted to have been given the opportunity to access tickets through priority booking to watch the thrilling final of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, one of the world’s most prestigious stages for emerging talent.
DATE: Sunday, 8th November 2026
TIME: 6pm (seated by 6.45pm)
VENUE: The London Coliseum, St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4ES
Hosted by the Royal Academy of Dance, this is the culmination of an intensive week of elite coaching. You’ll see the next generation of gifted young ballet stars from across the globe show their technical excellence and artistry in a competition that offers aspiring dancers a rare opportunity to collaborate with world-renowned choreographers, and perform on an international stage.
Previous finalists have gone on to successful careers with the world’s most respected ballet companies including Gold medallists Steven McRae, renowned for his speed, precision and his ability to incorporate tap dance into his repertoire, and Leanne Benjamin who is considered as one of the most expressive ballerinas of her generation, as well as Silver medallist Francesca Hayward, known for her lead role as Victoria in the film Cats, all of whom became Principal Dancers with The Royal Ballet.
Don’t miss this chance to see a glimpse of the future of ballet.
