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17.06.2026

Thank You for the Helsinki International Ballet Competition 2026!

05.06.2026

Prize Winners of the Helsinki International Ballet Competition

02.06.2026

The Finalists of the Helsinki International Ballet Competition Have Been Selected

The international jury selected 24 dancers to advance to the Finals of the Helsinki International Ballet Competition. The finals will take place on the Main Stage of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet on Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4.

31.05.2026

42 Dancers Proceed to the Second Round of the Helsinki International Ballet Competition

The 10th Helsinki International Ballet Competition is currently taking place at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet from 28 May to 5 June 2026. During the First rounds held on 28–30 May, 76 dancers from 14 countries performed for the international jury. The jury selected 42 dancers to advance to the Second Round of the competition.

27.05.2026

The Competitors Performing Order is Published

Competitors' performing order was announced at the Opening Ceremony at Helsinki City Hall on 27 May 2026.

26.05.2026

Follow the Competition Performances via Live Stream

All performances of the Helsinki International Ballet Competition can also be watched live on Yle Areena. The gala and award ceremony can also be watched on television on Yle Teema.

30.03.2026

The Royal Ballet School’s Inspire Seminar for Ballet Teachers: You Can Now Register for Individual Days!

The Royal Ballet School: Inspire Seminar for ballet teachers will be held during the competition from May 31 to June 5, 2026. The seminar can be attended either as individual days or as an intensive course.

04.03.2026

Star Dancers at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition Gala

The Helsinki International Ballet Competition will conclude with a gala performance and awards ceremony.

13.02.2026

The Competitors for the Helsinki International Ballet Competition Have Been Selected

03.02.2026

Applications are Now Closed