Illustration of a Victorian street stage scene with a man in a nightgown and a glowing ghost (NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet)

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Audiences experience a classic holiday ballet performance featuring international principal artists and company dancers. The production is accompanied by Tchaikovsky's complete Nutcracker score, recorded by the Prague Symphony Orchestra. Select premium admissions offer preferred theater seating, exclusive commemorative keepsakes, and an intimate pre-show artist discussion.

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Website / Tickets

nutcracker.com

Tickets

$29 to $178.

Hours

Times listed by date (multiple cities may share a date): Nov 5 7:00PM; Nov 6 7:00PM; Nov 7 3:00 PM; Nov 8 3:00PM; Nov 9 7:00PM; Nov 10 7:00PM; Nov 11 7:00PM, 7:30PM; Nov 12 7:00 PM; Nov 13 7:00PM; Nov 14 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM; Nov 15 3:00PM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM; Nov 16 7:00PM; Nov 17 7:00PM, 7:00 PM; Nov 18 7:00PM; Nov 19 7:00PM; Nov 20 7:00PM; Nov 21 3:00PM, 3:00 PM; Nov 22 3:00PM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM; Nov 23 7:00PM; Nov 24 7:00PM; Nov 25 7:00PM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM; Nov 27 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Nov 28 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Nov 29 3:00PM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM; Nov 30 7:00PM, 7:30PM; Dec 1 7:00PM; Dec 2 7:00 PM; Dec 3 7:00PM; Dec 4 7:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM; Dec 5 1:00PM, 5:00PM, 3:00PM; 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 3:00PM, 7:00PM, 1:00 PM; Dec 13 12:00PM, 4:00PM, 8:00PM; Dec 14 7:00PM; Dec 15 7:00PM; Dec 16 7:00PM, 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Dec 17 7:00PM; Dec 18 7:00PM, 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Dec 19 12:00PM, 4:00PM, 8:00PM, 7:00PM; Dec 20 1:30PM, 6:30PM, 2:00 PM, 6:30 PM; Dec 21 7:00PM; Dec 22 12:00PM, 4:00 PM, 8:00PM, 7:00 PM; Dec 23 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Dec 24 1:00PM, 12:00PM; Dec 26 3:00PM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM; Dec 27 2:00PM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM; Dec 28 3:00PM, 7:00PM; Dec 29 7:00PM, 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

Parking

Contact your performance venue for parking information.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families with children over 3 and ballet fans

Vibe

Festive and elegant

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive before the performance starts: latecomers are seated 20 minutes after it begins, so arriving on time avoids missing the opening.
  • Platinum guests should check in at the merchandise table 45 minutes before the performance to attend the dancer Q&A.
  • Groups of 10 or more should ask about group tickets, which can save up to 23%.
  • Groups purchasing 25 or more tickets are invited to an artist Q&A, so coordinate ticket quantities if that experience matters.
  • Contact the North Charleston venue for parking details, since parking information is venue-specific; check before leaving home.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Platinum tickets add a limited-edition ornament, a coffee table book and a pre-show Q&A with a company dancer.
  • Gold Circle tickets come with premium seats and collector items made for the 2026 tour.
  • Groups of 10 or more save up to 23% on tickets.
  • Groups buying 25 or more tickets are invited to a Q&A with an artist.

Links & Contact

Run by Talmi Entertainment

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the show?

The ballet runs about two hours, including a 20-minute intermission.

Do young children need a ticket?

Yes. Everyone needs a ticket, whatever their age.

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 in the house plus exclusive collector items. Platinum adds top-tier seats, a limited-edition Nutcracker ornament, a coffee table book and a pre-show Q&A with a dancer.

Are there group discounts?

Groups of 10 or more save up to 23% on tickets. Groups that buy 25 or more tickets are invited to a Q&A with an artist.

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