Under the visionary direction of French Algerian choreographer Hervé Koubi, 17 extraordinary dancers from around the world unite to defy gravity in Sol Invictus. The dancers, who the New Yorker raves “could be mistaken for gods,” blend contemporary dance, the raw athleticism of hip-hop, and the precision of martial arts, creating a visual language like no other. As the dancers hurl themselves with hypnotic speed through the air in high-flying arcs and spins, they come to embody Koubi’s profound message: that despite the fractures of the world, community is humanity’s saving grace. Sol Invictus is propelled by a driving, cinematic score featuring compositions by Mikael Karlsson and Maxime Bodson, woven together with the iconic minimalism of Steve Reich.
This event is part of Cal Performances’ Illuminations: “Innocence & Experience” programming for the 2026–27 season.
Program notes will be available approximately one week before the performance.
Fri, Feb 5, 7:30pm
Sat, Feb 6, 7:30pm
There is a $20 service charge on all subscription orders, and a $15 per order service charge on ticket purchases made by phone or online that are not part of a subscription package. There is no fee for tickets purchased in person at the Zellerbach Hall Ticket Office unless they are part of a subscription.
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2026–27 Season Guides
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Fri, Feb 5, 7:30pm
Sat, Feb 6, 7:30pm
There is a $20 service charge on all subscription orders, and a $15 per order service charge on ticket purchases made by phone or online that are not part of a subscription package. There is no fee for tickets purchased in person at the Zellerbach Hall Ticket Office unless they are part of a subscription.
2026–27 Season Subscriptions go on sale noon May 5
Single tickets for 2026–27 Season events go on sale at noon Aug 11
