Ballet in the Park Jersey 2026: Free Outdoor Ballet at Howard Davis Park

Ballet in the Park returns on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June 2026 — a free weekend of professional ballet, open dance classes, family workshops, food trucks and live music in Howard Davis Park, Saint Saviour. Organised by Ballet d'Jèrri, Jersey's national ballet company. Free entry, no tickets required.

What is Ballet in the Park?

Ballet in the Park is the flagship community event of Ballet d'Jèrri, the first national ballet company based in the Channel Islands. The weekend brings professional performance into open public space — Howard Davis Park's lawns and bandstand — paired with open dance classes, pop-up performances, workshops for children and adults, and a small food-truck village.

Every event across the weekend is free. No tickets, no booking — just arrive.

2026 dates and programme

• Saturday 27 June 2026 — opening performances, family dance classes, face painting, food trucks.
• Sunday 28 June 2026 — main ballet programme on the bandstand stage, pop-up performances across the park.
• Times: typically 11 am – 6 pm both days (final timings published on ballet.je closer to the event).
• Venue: Howard Davis Park, Saint Saviour, JE2 7NS.

How to get to Howard Davis Park

Howard Davis Park sits in Saint Saviour, on the east edge of St Helier — about 8.5 km from Jersey Airport (JER), 14 minutes by taxi. Most St Helier hotels are within a 15-minute walk along Saint Saviour Road.

• JER → Howard Davis Park — £36 saloon (~14 min)
• Saint Brelade → Howard Davis Park — £48 saloon (~18 min)
• Gorey → Howard Davis Park — £48 saloon (~15 min)

On-site parking is limited and fills by 11 am on Saturday. The walk from the Pomme d'Or / Royal Yacht hotels is pleasant — 18 minutes along the seafront and up Saint Saviour Road. From the airport, a fixed-price oHoTaxis transfer with free child seats is the simplest option for families with prams.

What to bring

• Picnic blanket — most of the day's programme is on the lawn.
• Sun protection — the bandstand area gets full sun mid-afternoon.
• Comfortable clothes for the open ballet classes (no kit needed — Ballet d'Jèrri provides on the day).
• Cash or card for the food trucks.

What's on across the weekend

• Bandstand performances — short ballet pieces from Ballet d'Jèrri's professional dancers, plus guest performances from invited companies.
• Open classes — adult and child sessions, no experience required, taught by company dancers.
• Pop-up performances — short, unannounced 5-minute pieces across the park.
• Workshops — choreography for kids, dance-for-fitness sessions, partner-work for older couples.
• Food trucks + live music through the day.

FAQs

When is Ballet in the Park 2026?

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June 2026.

Is it really free?

Yes. Every performance, class and workshop is free. No tickets, just arrive.

Is it suitable for very young children?

Yes — Ballet d'Jèrri specifically programmes Family Classes and child workshops. Bring a pram and a snack.

Can I take part in a class?

Yes. Adult open classes are advertised on the day. Wear something comfortable and arrive 10 minutes before the start.

What if it rains?

Bandstand performances continue under the roof. Lawn pieces relocate or shift later in the day.

Plan your weekend

Saturday morning at the park, lunch in central St Helier, a Sunday morning at Saint Brelade's Bay or Durrell Wildlife Park, then back for the closing performances. Pre-book your Jersey Airport pickup — late-June arrivals can hit a 20-minute taxi queue on Friday afternoons.