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Atlantic Ballet Atlantique Canada is bringing back Ballet by the Ocean for its sixth season, offering audiences a one-of-a-kind experience that blends live dance, gourmet food, and the natural beauty of New Brunswick’s coastline.
Credit: Atlantic Ballet
Teaming up once again with Dieppe’s Atelier Tony, which is also marking its sixth anniversary, the company invites guests to take in original choreography while enjoying dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
Set along the scenic shores of the Northumberland Strait in Grande-Digue, the performances take place outdoors on a protected wetland from July 4th to August 8th. It’s not your typical stage: think open sky, ocean breeze, and birds flying overhead.
Of course, food plays a significant role too. Chef Jordan Holden of Atelier Tony, who earned a silver medal at the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship, is once again in charge of the menu. He’s known for using ingredients grown and foraged locally, some just metres from the dining area.
Since the event takes place in a sensitive natural environment home to over 100 bird species, attendance is limited to help protect the space. That means smaller crowds and a more intimate, up-close experience.
Ballet by the Ocean – 2026
Credit: Atlantic Ballet
What:
Allow your senses to guide you in this one-of-a-kind exclusive experience. Immerse yourself in the scenic backdrop of one of New Brunswick’s most stunning natural habitats, while enjoying the astounding beauty of the award-winning Atlantic Ballet and savouring incredible local food pairings by Atelier Tony.
The menu for Ballet by the Ocean is created by the chef using local, seasonal ingredients and features authentic New Brunswick flavours. Ingredients are gathered from our seashores, farms, woods, and local markets.
When: July 4 – August 8, 2026
Thursdays and Saturdays at 5 pm
Where: Grande-Digue, New Brunswick
Ballet by the Ocean takes place in a private setting on a protected wetland in Grande-Digue. Directions to the performance site will be emailed to you once you’ve booked your ticket.
How Much: $254.40
What’s included
A one-hour dance performance
A locally sourced food tasting with award-winning Atelier Tony
The opportunity to experience a private, protected wetland, home to over 80 species of birds, on the beautiful Northumberland Straight in the heart of Grande-Digue, New Brunswick
Atlantic Ballet Atlantique Canada is a registered charity. Guests will receive a charity receipt in the amount of $100 per ticket.
According to my experience, I would rate this a 6/10. The dancers were wonderful and so was the surroundings. However, I was really looking forward to the food experience but we only got a piece of pie which tasted
and looked like store bought pie. From my experience, I would not recommend this activity to anyone and especially at that price. Our whole party was quite disappointed.