Illustration of a felt doll in a red dress on a small toy stage with a nutcracker soldier, snowy trees and a glowing fire (NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet)

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Audiences experience a grand holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers performing to Tchaikovsky's iconic score. The production transforms the stage with gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

7 p.m.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Sioux Falls

Parking

There's a ramp directly across the street plus metered spots around the Pavilion. Street and ramp parking are free on weekday evenings.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible seating, ramps, elevators, and courtesy wheelchairs are available.

Going?

Location

Mary W. Sommervold Hall · 301 S. Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and ballet fans

Vibe

Grand and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Request an ASL interpreter at least two weeks ahead, or large-print and Braille programs three weeks ahead, by contacting the Box Office.
  • Bring a credit or debit card, because the Pavilion's bars and café are cashless and do not accept cash.
  • Come early for the pre-show lounge at The WP Café, which opens two hours before many performances and serves bites and cocktails.
  • Park in the ramp across the street or at a meter, because street and ramp parking are both free on weekday evenings.
  • Scan the QR code at the show to open the digital playbill with show information and cast biographies.

Links & Contact

Run by Washington Pavilion Management, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the show suitable for children?

The Washington Pavilion leaves that to parents and guardians to decide for their own families.

What is the production like?

It's billed as the largest Nutcracker production in North America. It has international dancers, acrobatics, elaborate costumes and towering puppets, all set to Tchaikovsky's score.

Where should I park?

There's a parking ramp directly across the street, east of the Wells Fargo CineDome. Metered parking runs along the west, north and east sides of the Pavilion. Street and ramp parking are both free on weekday evenings.

Can I get food or a drink before the show?

Yes. The pre-show lounge at The WP Café opens two hours before many performances, with bites and cocktails. The bars and café are cashless and take only credit and debit cards.

Can I take photos during the performance?

No. Recording devices are prohibited and flash photography can be dangerous for performers. Please silence and put away all devices during the show.

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