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Line drawing of a couple dancing gracefully on an abstract background of vibrant orange and blue brushstrokes. Text overlay reads "Pas de Deux."
Lakes Area Music Festival

Season Opening Gala: Pas de Deux

Brainerd, MN

Fri Jul 31, 2026

Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, Brainerd, MN

~1 hr 30 min without intermission

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Subscription packages are available for purchase now.  Individual tickets go on sale Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10am.

In ballet, a pas de deux—literally “a dance for two”—is an intimate duet, a shared expression of trust, tension, and passion. At the Lakes Area Music Festival's season-opening gala, that idea expands: orchestra and audience, tradition and celebration, all moving together as one. The Festival Orchestra is joined by dancers from American Ballet Theatre to set the floor in motion with dance music spanning classical ballet to sweeping ballroom waltzes, sultry tangos, and more; each piece pulsing with the season’s theme of passion.

This unforgettable night is also the organization's largest fundraiser of the year, fueling the artistry and community that define the Lakes Area Music Festival.

More information at the Lakes Area Music Festival website.

Please note: The Orchestra Hall Box Office is pleased to provide ticket services for Lakes Area Music Festival. The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program. All artists, programs, prices, dates and times subject to change. All sales are final; no refunds.  Contact Us

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We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Connect with our Ticket Services team to answer any questions or to make advance arrangements.

  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Large-Print Programs
  • Service Animal accommodations
  • Non-transferrable Wheelchair Seating
  • Orchestra level seating does not require stairs.  Mezzanine, Box and Balcony levels require stairs to access seating.