The Nutcracker
2026

The Beloved Classic Returns in 2026!

It just wouldn't be the holidays without The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's season-defining ballet about a young girl's Christmas-time adventures — and lucky for you, great productions are coming to theaters all across North America!  Best of all, this website can help you find amazing tickets for any Nutcracker 2026 performance, from the San Francisco Ballet (whose 1944 production of the then-forgotten classic began a new tradition) to the New York Ballet (whose George Balanchine-choreographed production remains the gold standard) to smaller productions everywhere in between!

A beloved holiday tradition for fans of all ages, this is the one ballet the whole family will love — and no holiday season would be complete without taking in a show.  So check out the schedule below to learn more about individual performances and available seating options, and score your The Nutcracker 2026 Tickets right away.  Because the longer you wait, the fewer great options will be left!