The Nutcracker Ballet Performance
Audiences follow Clara and Fritz as a Christmas party at Silberhaus Manor turns into a midnight confrontation between toy soldiers and the Mouse King's army. Clara and the transformed Nutcracker Prince travel to the Snow Kingdom to watch a dance of snowflakes before arriving in the Land of Sweets. There, visitors see performances by the Sugar Plum Fairy, her Cavalier, and dancers representing sweets from around the world.
Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages $40 / $45 / $50.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Friday 7:00pm; Saturday 2:15pm (NEW TIME); Sunday 2:15pm.
Neighborhood
Downtown San Bernardino
Location
Tips & Advice
- Double-check your Saturday, December 5 start time before you leave, since that performance moved to a new time this year.
- Buy through Ticketmaster or call the California Theatre Box Office directly so you get seats from the official sellers.
- Pick the Friday evening show or one of the weekend afternoon performances, depending on whether an evening or daytime outing suits your family.
- Walk younger kids through the story first, from Clara's party to the Land of Sweets, so they can follow each scene once the dancing starts.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Saturday, December 5 performance has a new start time this year.
Links & Contact
Run by Inland Dance Theatre, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who shows up in the battle scene?
The Mouse King leads an army of huge mice against toy soldiers, a bunny, and Raggedy Ann and Andy, all grown to human size, while the Christmas tree grows around them.
What dances are in the Land of Sweets?
The Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier welcome Clara and the Prince. Then come sweets from Spain, Arabia, China and Russia, the mirlitons, the candy bon bons, and a waltz of flowers. It ends with the Grand Pas de Deux.
How do I get tickets?
Buy them online through Ticketmaster or call the California Theatre Box Office.
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