Illustration of a sugar plum dancer on pointe beside a nutcracker soldier on a ballet stage (NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet)
Christmas Shows

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Experience a grand holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. The production incorporates unique elements, including the exclusive Dove of Peace welcoming Clara and the Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Peace and Harmony alongside Father Christmas and the Snow Maiden. In Albany, young student dancers from Premiere Dance Performing Arts Center perform on stage alongside the professional cast.

Thu, Dec 3, 2026

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Hours

Nov 5 7:00PM; Nov 6 7:00PM; Nov 7 3:00PM; Nov 8 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Nov 9 7:00PM; Nov 10 7:00PM; Nov 11 7:00PM, 7:30PM; Nov 12 7:00PM; Nov 13 7:00PM; Nov 14 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Nov 15 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Nov 16 7:00PM; Nov 17 7:00PM; Nov 18 7:00PM; Nov 19 7:00PM; Nov 20 7:00PM; Nov 21 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Nov 22 2:00PM, 3:00PM, 6:00PM; Nov 23 7:00PM; Nov 24 7:00PM; Nov 25 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Nov 27 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Nov 28 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Nov 29 2:00PM, 3:00PM, 6:00PM; Nov 30 7:00PM, 7:30PM; Dec 1 7:00PM; Dec 2 7:00PM; Dec 3 7:00PM; Dec 4 4:00PM, 7:00PM, 8:00PM; Dec 5 1:00PM, 3:00PM, 5:00PM; Dec 6 2:00PM, 6:00PM; Dec 7 7:00PM; Dec 8 7:00PM; Dec 9 7:00PM; Dec 10 7:00PM; Dec 11 7:00PM; Dec 12 1:00PM, 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Dec 13 12:00PM, 4:00PM, 8:00PM; Dec 14 7:00PM; Dec 15 7:00PM; Dec 16 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Dec 17 7:00PM; Dec 18 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Dec 19 7:00PM, 12:00PM, 4:00PM, 8:00PM; Dec 20 1:30PM, 2:00PM, 6:30PM; Dec 21 2:00PM, 7:00PM; Dec 22 12:00PM, 4:00PM, 7:00PM, 8:00PM; Dec 23 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Dec 24 12:00PM, 1:00PM; Dec 26 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Dec 27 12:00PM, 2:00PM, 4:00PM, 8:00PM; Dec 28 7:00PM; Dec 29 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Dec 30 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Dec 31 2:00PM.

Ages

Family friendly, but not recommended for babes 3 years or younger

Neighborhood

downtown Grand Junction

Parking

Contact your performance venue for parking information.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families with older children and ballet fans

Vibe

Festive and theatrical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive early and be seated before curtain; latecomers are not seated until 20 minutes after the performance begins.
  • Buy tickets for every attendee, including children; the show is not recommended for children aged 3 or younger.
  • Gather a group of 10 or more to save up to 23% on tickets.
  • If you have a Platinum ticket, check in at the merchandise table 45 minutes before showtime to attend the pre-show Q&A.
  • Allow two hours for the performance, including its 20-minute intermission, when arranging your evening plans.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Gold Circle and Platinum premium tickets come with limited-edition keepsakes made for the 2026 tour.
  • Platinum ticket holders get an intimate Q&A with a company dancer.
  • Groups of 10 or more save up to 23% on tickets.
  • Groups buying 25 or more tickets are invited to a Q&A with a NUTCRACKER! artist.

Links & Contact

Run by Talmi Entertainment

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the performance?

The performance is two hours long, including a 20-minute intermission.

Does every attendee require a ticket?

Yes, tickets are required for all ages. The performance is family-friendly, though it is not recommended for children aged 3 or younger.

Is the ballet accompanied by a live orchestra?

Tchaikovsky's score is recorded by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and played on soundtrack for most touring performances.

What is included with a Platinum ticket?

Platinum ticket holders receive premium seating, a limited-edition Nutcracker tree ornament, a collectible photography book, and access to a pre-show Q&A with a dancer.

Who is eligible to audition for the performance?

Auditions through the Dance With Us program are open to student dancers between the ages of 6 and 17.

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