LINES BALLET + esperanza spalding
April 11–19, 2026
LINES Ballet is thrilled to present a landmark world premiere collaboration uniting two global artistic forces: Grammy Award-winning bassist, vocalist, and composer esperanza spalding and contemporary ballet pioneer Alonzo King, April 11–19, 2026 at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
spalding’s intricate harmonies and soulful improvisations will come together with King’s celebrated choreographic language, renowned for its sculptural beauty, emotional depth, and expansive sense of space. Together with the sublime dancers of LINES Ballet, they will craft a dynamic dialogue between music and movement that promises to be unlike anything else on stage today. spalding will perform live with LINES Ballet at all performances.
And, back by popular demand, the program will also include LINES Ballet’s critically acclaimed Ode to Alice Coltrane, honoring the groundbreaking composer and musician whose artistic legacy continues to inspire.
Join LINES Ballet as we celebrate two of the musical world’s most iconic women artists, whose visionary approaches continue to influence generations of musicians and listeners.
Banner image: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Dancer: Adji Cissoko | © RJ Muna
Second image: esperanza spalding | © Holly Andres
Family Experience image: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Community Programs | © Brian Wilk
Dates | location | cost
Saturday, April 11 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 12 | 5 PM
Thursday, April 16 | 7:30 PM
Friday, April 17 | 7:30 PM*
Saturday, April 18 | 2 PM
Sunday, April 19 | 5 PM
*Includes post-performance Q&A with Alonzo King
Blue Shield of California
Theater at Yerba Buena
Center for the Arts
700 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
$46–$149
Ticket sales only cover 11% of LINES Ballet’s costs. Now more than ever, LINES needs your support. We offer our donors a full range of exclusive benefits including access to the best seats, invitations to behind-the-scenes events, and more.
LINES Ballet Family Experience
Due to popular demand, we have added an additional session of our Family Experience Sunday, April 12, at 2:00pm!
Parents, caregivers, and children (ages 4–12) are invited to join us on Sunday, April 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts for our Family Experience, an unforgettable afternoon of movement and creativity.
Tickets are only $15 per person and space is limited, so click here to learn more and get your tickets now!
MEDIA SPONSOR
Hospitality SPONSOR
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Baker Family Foundation
