Dancers Performing. Photo Provided by Portland Ballet

Sleeping Beauty

A classic tale of a princess cursed by an evil fairy to sleep for a hundred years before being awakened by a handsome prince, The Sleeping Beauty has captured hearts and imaginations for years through many retellings.

Events > Sleeping Beauty
Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland, ME 04101 United States
About the Event
Presented by
Portland Symphony Orchestra
(207) 773-6128
May 11, 2025

Experience the beauty and sweeping majesty of this children’s fairy tale as Portland Ballet joins the PSO for this special performance, featuring Tchaikovsky’s Suite from The Sleeping Beauty, along with other beloved dance selections. Discovery Concerts are designed for families with children ages 4-12, but are enjoyable for all.

PARKING: Parking is available in several nearby lots. There is limited street parking in the area. Accessible parking for patrons with disability permits is available on both sides of Myrtle Street and on Congress Street in front of City Hall. Parking spaces are in high demand in Portland. Please allow sufficient time before the start of a show to find a parking space. View more details here.

WHERE DO I GO FIRST: Begin in the lobby to pick up or purchase your tickets from the Box office. If you have already received your tickets in the mail or have mobile tickets, you can go straight into the auditorium. If you are there before 2:00 PM, be sure to check out our Instrument Petting Zoo and Podium Hero!

PRE-CONCERT ACTIVITIES: Come early and enjoy a hands-on Instrument Petting Zoo, Podium Hero conducting lessons, and other family fun! Pre-concert activities begin at 1:00 PM, and the lines for the Instrument Petting Zoo and Podium Hero will close at 1:45 PM.