5 Dec – 21 Mar
Ballet of Lights: Cinderella
Cinderella told through ballet, with dancers in light-up costumes. The one-hour show is at Auditori l’Illa and is recommended for ages 5 and up.
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About this event
Ballet of Lights: Cinderella tells the Cinderella story as a ballet, with dancers in costumes that light up as they move. The music is a soundtrack of classical pieces, and the show lasts about an hour.
It’s on at Auditori l’Illa, a small auditorium inside the L’Illa Diagonal building on Avinguda Diagonal, on selected weekend afternoons from December 2026 to March 2027. The show is recommended for ages 5 and up, and under-16s must come with an adult.
For more Christmas events and ideas, see our guide to Barcelona in December and at Christmas with kids →
Highlights
Light-up costumes: The dancers’ costumes light up and change as they move.
The story: Cinderella goes from the kitchen to the royal ball.
Classical music: A soundtrack of pieces by classical composers.
Small venue: The stage is close to the seats in a small auditorium.
Bright Tutu: You can buy a Bright Tutu that lights up for children aged 6 to 10 (€35, added when you book) and take home the magic of the ballet.
Good to know
How much are Ballet of Lights tickets?
Prices depend on the seating zone: Zone D €21, Zone C €26, Zone B €36 and Zone A €46. Zone A is closest to the stage. Tickets are only sold online, not at the box office.
What age is Ballet of Lights for?
The show is for ages 5 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Can we choose our seats?
You choose the zone when you book. Seats within each zone are given on a first come, first served basis, so arrive about 30 minutes early. Doors close when the show starts and latecomers can’t go in.
How do we get there?
Auditori l’Illa is inside L’Illa Diagonal at Avinguda Diagonal 547. Take the metro to Maria Cristina (L3 green line) and walk about 5 minutes, or the tram (T1, T2 or T3) to L’Illa. There’s no parking at the venue.
