The Magic of Tchaikovsky Brings the Holiday Spirit to All.

Few experiences evoke the holiday spirit like seeing The Nutcracker on stage. This timeless classic enchants audiences of all ages, appealing to those who cherish the wonder of childhood and all who love Christmas.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Royal Danish Opera

A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.

Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).

An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

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Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes

Sadler's Wells Theatre

The Marlowe

Theatre Royal Nottingham

Theatre Royal Plymouth

The Quays

Mayflower Theatre

The magical Christmas tradition for all the family.

This festive season, join Clara on a fantastical adventure where anything is possible. Embark on a journey full of delight and wonder as English National Ballet brings Nutcracker to life with over 100 dancers and musicians.

It’s Christmas Eve in Edwardian London. Clara and her mother are shopping at Drosselmeyer’s Sweets & Delights Emporium where she meets an enchanted Nutcracker doll. They take home liquorice all-sorts, nougat, marzipan and of course, sugarplums, to delight their party guests. As music and laughter fill the house, Clara has a magical sugar plum vision, sparking an adventure in which she bravely defends her home from the Rat King before discovering a dazzling ice realm and its Queen.

Nutcracker

London Coliseum

Experience the sparkle, dancing, music, and magic that only The Nutcracker can bring. We’ll be decking the halls (McCaw Hall, that is) and putting on the greatest show in town, all you need are your tickets. Gather your friends and family for the Northwest’s favorite holiday tradition, a treat you’ll savor all season long.

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®

Seattle Center

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Pjotr I. Tschaikovsky’s »Nutcracker«, which premiered in St. Petersburg in 1892, is a Christmas classic as popular with Semperoper audiences as Dresden Stollen or the famous Striezelmarkt. In their interpretation, Aaron S. Watkin and Jason Beechey have drawn on the stories of E. T. A. Hoffmann to create a fairy-tale classical ballet set in Dresden during the festive period: On Christmas Eve, Marie is given a nutcracker that immediately becomes her prized possession. Soon, however, danger appears in the form a horde of belligerent mice. Then the nutcracker springs to life and does battle with the enemy army. Accompanied by her new protector, the girl embarks on a journey through a land of sweet dreams, and into adulthood.

The Nutcracker

Semperoper Dresden

Get ready for a magical night with DPAC at the London Coliseum on December 11, 2025. We're bringing the enchanting world of the Nutcracker to life, right in the heart of London. Experience the timeless tale of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a fantastical journey. This mesmerizing performance will captivate audiences of all ages with its blend of beautiful music, stunning sets, and dazzling choreography. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of performing arts. For more information and to book your tickets, visit our official website dpacnc.com or our YouTube channel. See you there!

The Nutcracker - English National Ballet

The growing interest in the work of Mieczysław Weinberg – a fascinating composer working at the intersection of Polish, Jewish, and Russian cultures – has led to his works appearing not only on CDs and in philharmonic repertoires, but also on the stage. His operas are becoming increasingly well-known (" The Passenger" was performed on our stage), and it's time to discover Weinberg's ballet, " The Golden Key ," intended for children .

Pinocchio

Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera

It will be a joyful reunion with the Snow Queen when Tivoli opens its doors for this year's big Christmas performance in Tivoli's Concert Hall from November 27th.

The Snow Queen

Tivolis Koncertsal

Northern Virginia's favorite Nutcracker returns with nine performances featuring the dazzling dancers of MBT dancing to live music from the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra. The classic tale follows Clara on her enchanting journey through the Land of Snow to a joyous celebration in the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. With stunning scenery and costumes, this festive production is sure to captivate audiences.

Hylton Performing Arts Center

Join the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on the 17th of December, 2025, for a spectacular night of performing arts at The SSE Arena in Belfast. The event, starting at 20:00, promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring the best of European talent. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the magic of live performance in one of the UK's most iconic venues. For more information, visit EBU's official website or YouTube channel. Secure your tickets now on Ticketmaster. See you in Belfast for a night of exceptional entertainment!

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

The SSE Arena, Belfast

The centre of Bridget Breiner's examination of the fairytale is not Clara, the Cinderella, but Livia, one of her stepsisters. What happens when one of the most famous fairytales is told from the perspective of one of the antagonists? Isn't "evil" a question of perspective? Suffering from her mother's power games, Livia discovers her counterpart in Clara. Admiration and fascination turn into jealousy. The story follows its familiar course: the prince chosen by her mother for Livia finds true love in Clara. But Livia goes her own way, frees herself from the constraints of her environment and takes her life into her own hands.

Soot

Theater Duisburg

A magically festive, full-length Nutcracker, featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory’s celebrated pre-professional company. A full production with impressive sets and costumes.

A young girl’s holiday dream comes true. Having crept downstairs at midnight to play with her new Nutcracker doll, Clara is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers, giant rats, snow fairies, magic and mystery. After saving her beloved Nutcracker from the King of the Rats, she is whisked away to an enchanted land and dances the night away, meeting a host of enchanting characters.

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

The Nutcracker is a winter tradition at the New National Theatre Tokyo -- a long-beloved work evolving through different versions over the years since the theatre first opened. In the 2025/2026 Season, English choreographer Will Tuckett has created an original new production for the New National Theatre Tokyo. Developing not only in ballet but also in theatre and cross-genre works mixing various other artistic forms, Will Tuckett has won numerous awards, including an Olivier Award, and is globally active. This is the second work that he has created for the National Ballet of Japan, following the world premiere of The Tragedy of Macbeth in 2023. Together with Colin Richmond, the set and costume designer who also worked on The Tragedy of Macbeth, Tuckett creates a sweet and colourful world for The Nutcracker. We hope that you will enjoy this special event, set to be a new holiday tradition perfect for celebrating the Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day season.

New National Theatre

Seats in the mezzanine and grand tier are not ADA accessible. If you need accessible seats, you should only buy seats designated as wheelchair accessible and their companion tickets in the orchestra. Please note: Anyone attending a performance at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre requires a ticket, regardless of age.

Atlanta Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th Century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlike their own. Say hello to Clarice & friends...you've entered the world of the Urban Nutcracker. Strains of Duke Ellington dovetail with the buzz of neon driven by the heartbeat of Tchaikovsky. You could say it is a fusion of modern, multicultural and classical dance...but it's more! It's an or ganic interpretation brought about by a unifying of cultures. This is how art succeeds. This is how classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, step and jazz blend into something special.

Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker

Clara Schumann was very likely the most important pianist of her time. Her life – as a daughter, artist, wife, mother, carer, manager, and muse – was full of ups and downs, and she devoted it entirely to music. In a world dominated by men, she displayed a degree of independence and self-determination that was astonishing for a woman of her time.

Cathy Marston follows the path of this exceptional artist, and focuses on Clara and her divorced parents, her relationship with Robert Schumann, and her connection with Johannes Brahms in her ballet, which premiered in 2024. She tells of devotion and passion, inspiration and responsibility.

Clara

Zurich Opera House

Valley Dance Theatre brings full-length and repertory classical ballet and contemporary dance productions to the San Francisco East Bay. Every December, the Company presents several full-length performances of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. A second major production is staged each season in late Spring. As the resident ballet company, all performances are held at the Bankhead Theater and are accompanied by the Valley Dance Theatre Pit Orchestra. Costumes and sets are created by professional, award-winning designers. Founded in Livermore, in 1980, Valley Dance Theatre is a licensed, nonprofit Ballet Company which also operates an affiliated school of dance, offering ballet classes for ages 3 years through adult and boys’ classes.

Valley Dance Theater The Nutcracker

Livermore Performing Arts Center

Make Nashville’s Nutcracker part of your holiday tradition! This Emmy Award-winning production, choreographed by Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling, brings the magic of the season to life with stunning sets and costumes, original choreography, and live music by The Nashville Symphony.

Nashville's Nutcracker

Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Go back to a simpler time and make memories your family will cherish forever. Celebrate the season with America's most beloved Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky's timeless score sets the stage for a Christmas your family will never forget. Get tickets today!

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Tennessee Theatre

The MAC welcomes back Salt Creek Ballet with a roster of guest artists to perform a holiday tradition: Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. This magical full-scale production features live accompaniment from New Philharmonic – a rare opportunity to see this magnificent ballet set with a live orchestra, amazing magical effects, and scenery. A lavish sell-out year after year, get your tickets early!

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