South Carolina Ballet – Nutcracker
Audiences can experience a dance production of The Nutcracker presented by the South Carolina Ballet. The performance takes place inside the 849-seat Mainstage Theatre at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center. Concessions are available for purchase prior to the performance and during intermission.
What to Expect
Holiday ballet performance by the South Carolina Ballet on the Mainstage.
Event Details
Ages
Recommended for ages 5 and up (all patrons need a ticket)
Neighborhood
Downtown Florence
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
South Carolina Ballet
Food & Drink
Concessions are available for purchase before the performance and during intermission; food is not allowed inside the theatre, and beverages are permitted only in an official venue container.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Ballet fans and older children
Vibe
Festive and theatrical
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 7:00 pm.
- Parking: Free parking in the City Parking Complex across Cheves Street, entered from Irby or Dargan Street. Accessible spaces are on the West Cheves Street side of the building.
- Accessibility: Accessible seating is available by contacting the ticket office, assisted listening devices can be requested from ushers, and designated accessible parking is located on West Cheves Street.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your tickets online, by phone or at the PAC ticket office, since the ticket office is the only authorized outlet for events at the PAC.
- Park free in the City Parking Complex across Cheves Street, which you can reach from either Irby Street or Dargan Street.
- If you want a drink at your seat, buy it in an official PAC cup, because food isn't allowed inside the theatre.
- Arrive on time, because latecomers wait to be seated until there is a natural break in the performance.
- Contact the ticket office ahead of time if you need accessible seating, and ask an usher for an assisted listening device when you arrive.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can young children come?
Everyone needs a ticket, whatever their age. The Performing Arts Center strongly recommends that children 5 and under not attend most of its shows.
Where should I park?
The City Parking Complex across Cheves Street is free and is entered from Irby and Dargan Streets. There is also some parking on Dargan Street in front of the building.
Is there food and drink?
Concessions are sold before the performance and at intermission. Food isn't allowed in the theatre. You can take a drink in if it's in an official Performing Arts Center cup, which is sold on site.
Can I take photos or record the performance?
No. Photos, video and audio recording aren't allowed during performances.
What if I arrive after the show starts?
Ushers will seat you at a suitable break in the performance, so expect a short wait before you're taken in.
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