About

The ballet Don Quixote comes to Capitole Gent in Ghent on Wednesday 3 March 2027 at 20:00. It is performed by the International Festival Ballet.

What to expect

Don Quixote is described as one of the most vibrant and entertaining ballets in the classical repertoire, with lively music by Ludwig Minkus.

The ballet focuses on the love story of Kitri and Basilio, who are helped by the noble dreamer Don Quixote.

  • First presented in 1869 at the Bolshoi
  • Choreography by Marius Petipa
  • Later revisions by Alexander Gorsky
  • Stage design by Vyacheslav Okunev
  • Performed by the International Festival Ballet
  • Grand pas de deux in the final act

Questions

When does Don Quixote start and end?

Don Quixote is on Wednesday, 3 March 2027, 20:00.

Where is Don Quixote?

Don Quixote takes place at Capitole Gent, Graaf van Vlaanderenplein 5, Gent.

How much are tickets for Don Quixote?

Tickets for Don Quixote cost from €40.40 at the theatre's official ticket shop.

How long does the ballet last?

The complete timing can be found a few days before the performance on **capitole-gent.be**.

What is the ballet about?

It is based on episodes from the novel Don Quixote and tells the love story of Kitri and Basilio, who are helped by Don Quixote.

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Getting there

Capitole Gent, Graaf van Vlaanderenplein 5, 9000 Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen, BE

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