Illustration of a toy nutcracker soldier between red velvet curtains with a Christmas tree and glowing fireplace behind (NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet)

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Audiences experience a grand holiday production featuring international ballet dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. Performances are set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker score and showcase handcrafted European-style sets. Local student dancers also take the stage alongside the professional international company.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

nutcracker.com

Tickets

$29 to $178.

Hours

Listed performance start times include 12:00PM, 12:00 PM, 1:00PM, 1:00 PM, 1:30PM, 2:00PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00PM, 6:00PM, 6:00 PM, 6:30PM, 7:00PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30PM, 8:00PM, and 8:00 PM.

Ages

All ages

Parking

Contact your performance venue for parking information.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families with children over three and ballet fans

Vibe

Festive and theatrical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive on time, because latecomers aren't seated until 20 minutes after the performance begins.
  • Buy a ticket for everyone in your party, because tickets are required for all ages, and the show isn't recommended for children 3 and under.
  • Allow about two hours for the performance, which includes a 20-minute intermission, when you plan the rest of your evening.
  • Put together a group of 25 or more if you can, because large groups get savings and an invitation to a Q&A session with a company artist.
  • Choose Platinum seats for a behind-the-scenes look, because they include an intimate Q&A with a company dancer and curated merchandise.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Gold Circle premium tickets include some of the best seats plus limited-edition keepsakes made for the 2026 tour.
  • Platinum tickets add curated merchandise and an intimate Q&A with a company dancer.
  • Groups of 10 or more save on tickets, and groups buying 25 or more are invited to a Q&A with a company artist.

Links & Contact

Run by Talmi Entertainment

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the show OK for young children?

Every person needs a ticket, whatever their age. The show isn't recommended for children 3 and under.

How long is the performance?

About two hours, including a 20-minute intermission.

What if we arrive late?

Latecomers are seated 20 minutes after the performance starts.

What do premium tickets include?

Gold Circle gets you some of the best seats plus limited-edition keepsakes made for the 2026 tour. Platinum adds curated merchandise and an intimate Q&A with a company dancer.

Are there group discounts?

Yes. Groups of 10 or more save on tickets. Groups buying 25 or more tickets are also invited to a Q&A session with one of the ballet's artists.

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