Illustration of a sugar plum dancer on pointe beside a nutcracker soldier on a ballet stage (The Nutcracker Ballet)
Christmas Shows

The Nutcracker Ballet

Audiences experience Pyotr Tchaikovsky's fairy-tale ballet in two acts and three scenes, inspired by E. T. A. Hoffmann's classic tale. The production follows Clara on an imaginative journey alongside the Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Mouse King, set against vivid stage designs and dynamic character dances. The performance is presented by the Ballet, Orchestra, and Female Choir of Opera Nova, along with the 'Nova Voci' Children and Youth Choir.

Nov 27 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

November 27, 28, December 1, 2, 4, and 5: 19:00; November 29 and December 6: 18:00.

Accessibility

An elevator provides access from the cloakroom level to the upper foyer.

Location

Opera Nova w Bydgoszczy · ul. Marszałka Focha 5, 85-070 Bydgoszcz, Bydgoszcz 85-070 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Ballet lovers and families with older children

Vibe

Magical and theatrical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Use the former box-office hall entrance on Focha Street, since the Opera’s main entrance is closed.
  • Arrive before the performance begins; latecomers are admitted to the auditorium only during the intermission.
  • Keep cameras and recording devices away during the performance, as photography, filming, and sound recording are prohibited.
  • Plan for a 2-hour-20-minute performance including one intermission, so allow enough time for the full ballet.
  • Be aware the show includes two cannon shots, flash lamps, strobe lighting, and smoke; consider this when bringing children or sensory-sensitive guests.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Sunday performances have an earlier start than performances on other dates.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of story does the ballet tell?

Clara’s imagination carries her through a journey involving the Nutcracker Prince, Drosselmeyer and the Sugar Plum Fairy.

How long is the performance?

It lasts two hours and twenty minutes, including one intermission.

What performers take part?

The ballet company and orchestra perform with Opera Nova’s Women’s Choir and the Nova Voci Children’s and Youth Choir.

Are there any effects to be aware of during the show?

The performance includes cannon shots, a flash lamp, strobe lighting and smoke.

How do I get tickets for a performance?

Opera Nova provides ticket links for the individual performances; each ticket is for a performance on its own date.

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