About The Maiden of Venice Fundraising Gala

The Grand Hotel, Birmingham
Thursday 26 March 2026, 6pm

Set in the beautifully restored Grand Ballroom of Birmingham’s luxurious Grand Hotel, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Maiden of Venice Fundraising Gala promises to be an unforgettable evening dedicated to raising funds for Carlos Acosta’s brand-new reimagining of one of the great classical ballets, La Bayadère.

An exclusive evening of delicious food, dazzling music and ballet performances inspired by the new production, and the opportunity to support Carlos’s vision in Birmingham Royal Ballet's home city. This event will be generously hosted by Natasha Kaplinsky.

Tickets include:

Sparkling drinks reception
Three course fine dining meal
Exclusive ballet and music performance excerpts from Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers and the Royal Ballet Sinfonia players, including the first look at choreography from The Maiden of Venice
The chance to meet BRB dancers and Sinfonia players
An address from Carlos Acosta
20% discount on a room booking at The Grand Hotel on the night of the gala*
Live auction and the chance to support the production on the night

Platinum tickets also include an option for a dancer or a member of the creative team to be sat at the table, with premium table location.

For any queries please contact our Events Team on events@brb.org.uk or 0121 245 3560

*Contact the Events Team for information on accommodation discounts at The Grand Hotel