
Once upon a time, a beautiful princess is cursed to sleep deeply for a hundred years until awakened by a prince’s kiss. Renowned international ballet dancer and choreographer Vladimir Malakhov (HKB’s La Bayadère) weaves a powerful tale of good triumphing over evil as Princess Aurora and Prince Desiré overcome the evil fairy Carabosse with the help of the good Lilac Fairy. Considered the most perfect classical ballet ever created, The Sleeping Beauty is best known for its glorious Tchaikovsky score and intricate choreography, which requires intense precision, strength and stamina.
This new production features international guest artists, including Bolshoi Ballet Principal Elizaveta Kokoreva, National Ballet of Canada Principal and former Hong Kong Ballet dancer Tirion Law, Dutch National Ballet Principal Maia Makhateli, and The Australian Ballet Principal Artist Davi Ramos. Malakhov who will also play Carabosse in select performances. The Sleeping Beauty’s fantastical characters and fanciful wedding celebration will have audiences falling under the spell of this bewitching fairytale masterpiece!
13 - 25.5.2026
Ground Floor Foyer, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Discover The Sleeping Beauty’s timeless magic at a special Hong Kong Cultural Centre exhibition 13 – 25 May 2026! This immersive showcases reveals how a classic fairytale has been woven throughout the centuries, from page to stage, tracing the birth of a ballet masterpiece.
Explore the creative journey behind this iconic production, beginning with Ivan Vsevolozhsky commissioning The Sleeping Beauty from Marius Petipa and Pyotr Tchaikovsky. See how generations of artists have shaped its enduring beauty and how Vladimir Malakhov carries this legacy forward today.
The vibrant exhibition features a beautifully decorated photo area invites visitors to step into an enchanted world. Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic!
The Sleeping Beauty leaps beyond the stage and into the community with a dazzling exhibition at Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
In an enchanting ‘Capture the Sleeping Beauty’ collaboration, Hong Kong Ballet and Sweetdream invite you into a themed photo area, where you can snap your most creative sleeping pose, share it on social media and maybe win the ultimate prize—a premium Sweetdream mattress to elevate your sleep experience!
How to Enter:
We’ll select the top 3 most creative photos, and winner will receive one exclusive Sweetdream Superstar Mattress (Limited Edition) — Double Bed (48"x72"). Don’t miss this enchanting opportunity to celebrate ballet, comfort and fun. We can’t wait to see your Sleeping Beauty photos!
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Enjoy Special Dining Offers at Tosca di Angelo at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
Ticket holders can enjoy the special 4-course Minuetto menu at HK$1,588 + 10% (original price HK$1,888 + 10%) created by Chef Angelo Aglianó specially for HKB patrons at Tosca di Angelo at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong upon presentation of their HKB tickets.
Enquiries: WhatsApp 6119 2553 / Call 2263 2270 / Email [email protected]
Enjoy Complimentary Bottle of Sparking Tea at The Lobby Lounge at Regent Hong Kong
Ticket holders of this production can enjoy a complimentary bottle of a sparkling tea with an “Afternoon Tea Set for 2 persons” or with a minimum HK$1,000 spend per reservation at The Lobby Lounge.
Enquiries / Reservation: 2313 2313 | [email protected]
Enjoy Special Dining Offers at BluHouse, Holt’s Café or Bayfare Social at Rosewood Hong Kong
Ticket holders of this production can enjoy 15% off dining at BluHouse, Holt’s Café or Bayfare Social at Rosewood Hong Kong upon presentation of their HKB tickets, valid from 7 days before and 7 days after the performance date printed on the ticket.
Enquiries / Reservation: 3891 8732 | [email protected]
Enjoy Special Discounts on Sweetdream and OWR
Online Store Purchases
Using the promotional code “HKBALLET”, customers can enjoy a 15% discount on selected mattress products purchased online from the Sweetdream website at www.sweetdream.com.hk and a 10% discount on sleep wellness products purchased through the OWR online store at www.owr.com.hk.
The promotion is valid from 15 May 2026 to 31 December 2026 (both dates inclusive).
Enquiries:
Sweetdream: (WhatsApp) 9109 3339 | [email protected]
OWR: 5244 3326 | [email protected]
Enjoy a Special Offer on the limited-edition ‘HKB x nood food: Antioxidant Smoothie’ at nood food
Ticket holders of this production can enjoy a 10% discount on this special smoothie, by PURE registered dietitian Zoe at nood food.