Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Nutcracker
Audiences follow young Clara through a Canadian holiday celebration as her handmade Nutcracker springs to life to battle the Mouse King. Hand in hand, they journey through a shimmering pine forest under falling snow to the enchanted realm of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The production features classical choreography, a growing Christmas tree, and Tchaikovsky's score.
Dec 18 – Dec 27, 2026 All ages Price starts at $45.
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Hours
Fri Dec 18 6:30pm; Sat Dec 19 1:00pm and 6:30pm; Sun Dec 20 1:00pm; Mon Dec 21 6:30pm; Tue Dec 22 6:30pm; Wed Dec 23 1:00pm and 6:30pm; Sat Dec 26 1:00pm and 6:30pm; Sun Dec 27 1:00pm and 6:30pm. Doors open an hour before curtain.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive when the doors open, an hour before curtain, so you have time to take in the atmosphere at Centennial Concert Hall before the show.
- Plan for just over two hours in your seat, with one intermission partway through the performance.
- Afternoon performances run on December 19, 20, 23, 26 and 27 if an evening show doesn't fit your family's plans.
- If you're coming to more than one RWB show this season, a subscription brings the cost down and unlocks other discounts and perks.
Special Events & Promotions
- Two performances, matinee and evening, on December 19, 23, 26 and 27
- An RWB season subscription lowers ticket costs and adds other discounts and perks
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. This Nutcracker is a family show for audiences of all ages.
How long is the performance?
It runs 2 hours and 5 minutes, including one intermission.
What makes this version different?
It's set in a Canadian home at Christmas 1913. Neighbourhood boys play hockey in the street, a mischievous bear crashes the party, and the Mounted Police join the battle against the Mouse King. Then Clara and the Nutcracker Prince travel through a snowy pine forest to the Sugar Plum Fairy's kingdom.
Who created the production?
The choreography is by Galina Yordanova and Nina Menon. Paul Daigle designed the costumes, Brian Perchaluk the sets and Michael Whitfield the lighting. Ming Luke conducts Tchaikovsky's score. The production premiered at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa in 1999.
Are there any ways to save on tickets?
An RWB subscription lets you see the season at a lower cost and unlocks other discounts and perks.
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