The Nutcracker is a beloved holiday classic that has been enchanting audiences for over 150 years. Based on the 1816 story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a nutcracker doll as a Christmas present from her godfather Drosselmeyer. When she falls asleep, the nutcracker comes to life and leads her on an adventure through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. Along the way, they battle with the Mouse King and are joined by characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Mother Ginger.

The Nutcracker is one of those rare pieces of art that can be enjoyed by both children and adults alike. With its beautiful music composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, stunning dance choreography, and colorful costumes, it’s no wonder why. From the carefully altered set to the magical costumes, every detail of this classical ballet has been painstakingly crafted to bring the classic tale to life in an unforgettable way. From the enchanting sets and music to the breathtaking choreography, no detail has been overlooked in this remarkable performance.

Audiences have been amazed and moved by this modern take on a timeless tale. Critic reviews have been overwhelmingly positive with many praising the flawless execution of every aspect of this captivating evening of theatre. It is clear that this production has earned its place as one of the must-see events during the holiday season.

The Nutcracker continues to be one of the most popular ballets in history. Whether you’re looking for a fun family outing or an evening out with friends, tickets to The Nutcracker will provide you with an unforgettable experience that will stay with you long after you leave the theater. So don’t miss out - get your tickets today!

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nutcracker Ticket Prices and Show Information

How Much Are The Nutcracker Tickets?

No matter what you’re looking to spend, Vivid Seats has tickets to fit your budget. Cheap Nutcracker tickets at Vivid Seats start at $32, with an average price of $202.

How to Buy Cheap Nutcracker Tickets?

For cheap Nutcracker tickets, try searching upper rows and to the sides of the stage. Also, consider non-weekend shows, as well as post-holiday performances.

What Age is Best for The Nutcracker?

The Nutcracker is suitable for all ages; however, due to its length and complexity, it may be better suited for children above the age of 8.

How Long is the Nutcracker?

Generally, performances of The Nutcracker are around two hours in length. It spans five scenes in two acts and normally includes an intermission.

What Do You Wear to Nutcracker Ballet?

Generally, semi-formal attire is recommended, such as dressy skirts and blouses for women and collared shirts and slacks for men. However, feel free to get creative with your outfit - festive jewelry, bright colors, and unique accessories can help you stand out in the crowd.

What Does the Nutcracker Ballet Symbolize?

The Nutcracker Ballet is generally seen to symbolize the power of dreams and imagination, as well as hope and courage in the face of adversity.

The Nutcracker Tour Dates and Ticket Prices

The Nutcracker Tour Dates will be displayed below for any announced 2025 The Nutcracker tour dates. For all available tickets and to find shows near you, scroll to the listings at the top of this page.

DATE	CITY	VENUE	LOWEST PRICE
11/06/2025	Wheeling, WV	Capitol Theatre - Wheeling	$45
11/09/2025	Stafford, TX	Stafford Centre	$54
11/12/2025	Missoula, MT	Dennison Theatre	$435
11/14/2025	Augusta, GA	Miller Theater - Augusta	$60
11/15/2025	Saginaw, MI	Temple Theatre Saginaw	$64
11/16/2025	Seattle, WA	Paramount Theatre Seattle	$45
11/16/2025	Seattle, WA	Paramount Theatre Seattle	$45
11/19/2025	Redding, CA	Redding Civic Auditorium	$51
11/22/2025	Spartanburg, SC	Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium	$51
11/24/2025	Johnson City, TN	ETSU Martin Center for the Arts	$50
11/28/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
11/28/2025	Salem, OR	Elsinore Theatre	$66
11/28/2025	Salem, OR	Elsinore Theatre	$69
11/28/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
11/28/2025	Dallas, TX	Winspear Opera House	$104
11/29/2025	Denver, CO	Ellie Caulkins Opera House	$112
11/29/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
11/29/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
11/29/2025	Dallas, TX	Winspear Opera House	$104
11/29/2025	Salem, OR	Elsinore Theatre	$67
11/29/2025	Salem, OR	Elsinore Theatre	$69
11/29/2025	Denver, CO	Ellie Caulkins Opera House	$112
11/29/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
11/29/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
11/29/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
11/29/2025	Dallas, TX	Winspear Opera House	$104
11/30/2025	Houston, TX	Brown Theatre at Wortham Center	$130
11/30/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
11/30/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
11/30/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
11/30/2025	Dallas, TX	Winspear Opera House	$104
11/30/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
11/30/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
11/30/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
11/30/2025	Denver, CO	Ellie Caulkins Opera House	$112
12/01/2025	Charleston, SC	Charleston Music Hall	$58
12/02/2025	Charleston, SC	Charleston Music Hall	$55
12/02/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/03/2025	Charleston, SC	Charleston Music Hall	$55
12/03/2025	Edmonton, AB, CA	Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium	$139
12/03/2025	Ottawa, ON, CA	National Arts Centre	$173
12/03/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/03/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/04/2025	Edmonton, AB, CA	Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium	$139
12/04/2025	Ottawa, ON, CA	National Arts Centre	$173
12/04/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/04/2025	Dallas, TX	Winspear Opera House	$104
12/04/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/05/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/05/2025	Salt Lake City, UT	Capitol Theatre - Salt Lake City	$161
12/05/2025	Pittsburgh, PA	Benedum Center	$130
12/05/2025	Chicago, IL	Lyric Opera House	$174
12/05/2025	Edmonton, AB, CA	Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium	$139
12/05/2025	Toronto, ON, CA	Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts	$217
12/05/2025	Ottawa, ON, CA	National Arts Centre	$173
12/05/2025	Fresno, CA	William Saroyan Theatre at Fresno Convention Center	$72
12/05/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/05/2025	Denver, CO	Ellie Caulkins Opera House	$112
12/05/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/05/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
12/05/2025	San Antonio, TX	Tobin Center for the Performing Arts	$135
12/05/2025	Austin, TX	Long Center for the Performing Arts	$145
12/05/2025	Dallas, TX	Winspear Opera House	$104
12/06/2025	Denver, CO	Ellie Caulkins Opera House	$112
12/06/2025	Edmonton, AB, CA	Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium	$139
12/06/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/06/2025	Ottawa, ON, CA	National Arts Centre	$173
12/06/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
12/06/2025	Salt Lake City, UT	Capitol Theatre - Salt Lake City	$161
12/06/2025	San Antonio, TX	Tobin Center for the Performing Arts	$138
12/06/2025	Pittsburgh, PA	Benedum Center	$130
12/06/2025	San Francisco, CA	War Memorial Opera House	$250
12/06/2025	Austin, TX	Long Center for the Performing Arts	$145
12/06/2025	Irvine, CA	Irvine Barclay Theatre	$71
12/06/2025	Toronto, ON, CA	Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts	$217
12/06/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/06/2025	Dallas, TX	Winspear Opera House	$104
12/06/2025	Edmonton, AB, CA	Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium	$139
12/06/2025	Salt Lake City, UT	Capitol Theatre - Salt Lake City	$161
12/06/2025	Pittsburgh, PA	Benedum Center	$130
12/06/2025	Chicago, IL	Lyric Opera House	$174
12/06/2025	Toronto, ON, CA	Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts	$217
12/06/2025	Ottawa, ON, CA	National Arts Centre	$173
12/06/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/06/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/06/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
12/06/2025	San Antonio, TX	Tobin Center for the Performing Arts	$135
12/06/2025	Austin, TX	Long Center for the Performing Arts	$145
12/06/2025	Dallas, TX	Winspear Opera House	$104
12/07/2025	Salt Lake City, UT	Capitol Theatre - Salt Lake City	$161
12/07/2025	Pittsburgh, PA	Benedum Center	$130
12/07/2025	Denver, CO	Ellie Caulkins Opera House	$112
12/07/2025	Houston, TX	Brown Theatre at Wortham Center	$130
12/07/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
12/07/2025	Edmonton, AB, CA	Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium	$139
12/07/2025	Milwaukee, WI	Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center	$145
12/07/2025	Toronto, ON, CA	Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts	$217
12/07/2025	Tulsa, OK	Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Chapman Music Hall	$104
12/07/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/07/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/07/2025	Ottawa, ON, CA	National Arts Centre	$173
12/07/2025	San Antonio, TX	Tobin Center for the Performing Arts	$134
12/07/2025	San Francisco, CA	War Memorial Opera House	$250
12/07/2025	Austin, TX	Long Center for the Performing Arts	$145
12/07/2025	Dallas, TX	Winspear Opera House	$104
12/07/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
12/07/2025	Toronto, ON, CA	Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts	$217
12/07/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/07/2025	Chicago, IL	Lyric Opera House	$174
12/07/2025	Pueblo, CO	Pueblo Memorial Hall	$55
12/07/2025	Edmonton, AB, CA	Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium	$139
12/07/2025	Tulsa, OK	Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Chapman Music Hall	$104
12/07/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/07/2025	Denver, CO	Ellie Caulkins Opera House	$112
12/07/2025	Ottawa, ON, CA	National Arts Centre	$173
12/09/2025	Toronto, ON, CA	Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts	$217
12/09/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/10/2025	Toronto, ON, CA	Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts	$217
12/10/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/10/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/11/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/11/2025	Milwaukee, WI	Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center	$145
12/11/2025	Colorado Springs, CO	Pikes Peak Center	$135
12/11/2025	Costa Mesa, CA	Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Segerstrom Hall	$165
12/11/2025	Chicago, IL	Lyric Opera House	$174
12/11/2025	Norfolk, VA	Chrysler Hall	$79
12/11/2025	Toronto, ON, CA	Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts	$217
12/11/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/11/2025	Denver, CO	Ellie Caulkins Opera House	$112
12/11/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/11/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
12/11/2025	Columbus, OH	Ohio Theatre - Columbus	$121
12/12/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/12/2025	Vancouver, BC, CA	Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver	$184
12/12/2025	Chicago, IL	Lyric Opera House	$147
12/12/2025	Costa Mesa, CA	Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Segerstrom Hall	$165
12/12/2025	Salt Lake City, UT	Capitol Theatre - Salt Lake City	$161
12/12/2025	Pittsburgh, PA	Benedum Center	$130
12/12/2025	Duluth, MN	DECC Symphony Hall	$61
12/12/2025	Calgary, AB, CA	Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium	$139
12/12/2025	Modesto, CA	Gallo Center for the Arts - Mary Stuart Rogers Theater	$81
12/12/2025	Toronto, ON, CA	Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts	$217
12/12/2025	Sacramento, CA	SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center	$150
12/12/2025	Cleveland, OH	Playhouse Square - Connor Palace	$135
12/12/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/12/2025	Denver, CO	Ellie Caulkins Opera House	$112
12/12/2025	Montreal, QC, CA	Place Des Arts - Salle Wilfrid Pelletier	$206
12/12/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/12/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
12/12/2025	San Antonio, TX	Tobin Center for the Performing Arts	$141
12/12/2025	Phoenix, AZ	Ballet Arizona	$104
12/12/2025	Austin, TX	Long Center for the Performing Arts	$145
12/12/2025	Little Rock, AR	Robinson Center	$137
12/12/2025	Columbus, OH	Ohio Theatre - Columbus	$121
12/12/2025	Grand Rapids, MI	DeVos Performance Hall	$141
12/12/2025	Milwaukee, WI	Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center	$145
12/12/2025	Louisville, KY	Kentucky Center - Todd Hall	$137
12/12/2025	Fort Worth, TX	Bass Performance Hall	$136
12/13/2025	Columbus, OH	Ohio Theatre - Columbus	$121
12/13/2025	Denver, CO	Ellie Caulkins Opera House	$112
12/13/2025	Irvine, CA	Irvine Barclay Theatre	$71
12/13/2025	Calgary, AB, CA	Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium	$139
12/13/2025	Cleveland, OH	Playhouse Square - Connor Palace	$135
12/13/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/13/2025	Louisville, KY	Kentucky Center - Todd Hall	$137
12/13/2025	Vancouver, BC, CA	Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver	$184
12/13/2025	Houston, TX	Brown Theatre at Wortham Center	$130
12/13/2025	Fort Worth, TX	Bass Performance Hall	$136
12/13/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
12/13/2025	Montreal, QC, CA	Place Des Arts - Salle Wilfrid Pelletier	$135
12/13/2025	Costa Mesa, CA	Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Segerstrom Hall	$165
12/13/2025	Salt Lake City, UT	Capitol Theatre - Salt Lake City	$161
12/13/2025	San Antonio, TX	Tobin Center for the Performing Arts	$103
12/13/2025	Boise, ID	Morrison Center	$130
12/13/2025	Pittsburgh, PA	Benedum Center	$130
12/13/2025	Phoenix, AZ	Ballet Arizona	$104
12/13/2025	Mesa, AZ	Mesa Arts Center - Ikeda Theater
12/13/2025	San Francisco, CA	War Memorial Opera House	$250
12/13/2025	Tacoma, WA	Pantages Theater - WA	$32
12/13/2025	Austin, TX	Long Center for the Performing Arts	$145
12/13/2025	Long Beach, CA	Long Beach Convention Center - Terrace Theater	$156
12/13/2025	Grand Rapids, MI	DeVos Performance Hall	$141
12/13/2025	Modesto, CA	Gallo Center for the Arts - Mary Stuart Rogers Theater	$81
12/13/2025	Milwaukee, WI	Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center	$145
12/13/2025	Toronto, ON, CA	Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts	$217
12/13/2025	Sacramento, CA	SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center	$150
12/13/2025	Tulsa, OK	Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Chapman Music Hall	$104
12/13/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/13/2025	Little Rock, AR	Robinson Center	$137
12/13/2025	Columbia, SC	Koger Center for the Arts	$127
12/13/2025	Columbus, OH	Ohio Theatre - Columbus	$121
12/13/2025	Irvine, CA	Irvine Barclay Theatre	$71
12/13/2025	Calgary, AB, CA	Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium	$139
12/13/2025	Denver, CO	Ellie Caulkins Opera House	$112
12/13/2025	Vancouver, BC, CA	Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver	$184
12/13/2025	Ocala, FL	Reilly Arts Center	$85
12/13/2025	Costa Mesa, CA	Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Segerstrom Hall	$165
12/13/2025	Salt Lake City, UT	Capitol Theatre - Salt Lake City	$161
12/13/2025	Livermore, CA	Bankhead Theater - Livermore Valley PAC	$53
12/13/2025	Boise, ID	Morrison Center	$130
12/13/2025	Pittsburgh, PA	Benedum Center	$130
12/13/2025	Mesa, AZ	Mesa Arts Center - Ikeda Theater
12/13/2025	Duluth, MN	DECC Symphony Hall	$65
12/13/2025	Livermore, CA	Bankhead Theater - Livermore Valley PAC	$53
12/13/2025	Modesto, CA	Gallo Center for the Arts - Mary Stuart Rogers Theater	$81
12/13/2025	Toronto, ON, CA	Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts	$217
12/13/2025	Sacramento, CA	SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center	$150
12/13/2025	Tulsa, OK	Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Chapman Music Hall	$104
12/13/2025	Cleveland, OH	Playhouse Square - Connor Palace	$135
12/13/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/13/2025	Rochester, MN	Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall	$72
12/13/2025	Montreal, QC, CA	Place Des Arts - Salle Wilfrid Pelletier	$206
12/13/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/13/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
12/13/2025	San Antonio, TX	Tobin Center for the Performing Arts	$129
12/13/2025	Phoenix, AZ	Ballet Arizona	$104
12/13/2025	Austin, TX	Long Center for the Performing Arts	$145
12/13/2025	Long Beach, CA	Long Beach Convention Center - Terrace Theater	$156
12/13/2025	Little Rock, AR	Robinson Center	$137
12/13/2025	Grand Rapids, MI	DeVos Performance Hall	$141
12/13/2025	Columbia, SC	Koger Center for the Arts	$127
12/13/2025	Milwaukee, WI	Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center	$145
12/13/2025	Louisville, KY	Kentucky Center - Todd Hall	$137
12/13/2025	Fort Worth, TX	Bass Performance Hall	$136
12/14/2025	Costa Mesa, CA	Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Segerstrom Hall	$165
12/14/2025	Salt Lake City, UT	Capitol Theatre - Salt Lake City	$161
12/14/2025	Boise, ID	Morrison Center	$130
12/14/2025	Pittsburgh, PA	Benedum Center	$130
12/14/2025	Columbus, OH	Ohio Theatre - Columbus	$121
12/14/2025	Sacramento, CA	SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center	$150
12/14/2025	Denver, CO	Ellie Caulkins Opera House	$112
12/14/2025	Kansas City, MO	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre	$89
12/14/2025	Phoenix, AZ	Ballet Arizona	$104
12/14/2025	Irvine, CA	Irvine Barclay Theatre	$71
12/14/2025	Calgary, AB, CA	Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium	$139
12/14/2025	Milwaukee, WI	Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center	$145
12/14/2025	Toronto, ON, CA	Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts	$217
12/14/2025	Tulsa, OK	Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Chapman Music Hall	$104
12/14/2025	Cleveland, OH	Playhouse Square - Connor Palace	$135
12/14/2025	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre - Washington DC	$155
12/14/2025	Boston, MA	Citizens Bank Opera House	$130
12/14/2025	Louisville, KY	Kentucky Center - Todd Hall	$137
12/14/2025	Vancouver, BC, CA	Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver	$184
12/14/2025	Fort Worth, TX	Bass Performance Hall	$136
12/14/2025	Montreal, QC, CA	Place Des Arts - Salle Wilfrid Pelletier	$206
12/14/2025	Livermore, CA	Bankhead Theater - Livermore Valley PAC	$53
12/14/2025	San Antonio, TX	Tobin Center for the Performing Arts	$128
12/14/2025	San Francisco, CA	War Memorial Opera House	$250
12/14/2025	Tacoma, WA	Pantages Theater - WA	$32
12/14/2025	Austin, TX	Long Center for the Performing Arts	$145