Illustration of a felt doll in a red dress on a small toy stage with a nutcracker soldier, snowy trees and a glowing fire (The Nutcracker)

The Nutcracker

Audiences step into a magical holiday world combining modern stage design, vibrant scenery, and beautifully crafted costumes. Set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score, the performance unfolds with poetic scenes, festive tableaux, and pure emotion. The production is designed to offer an accessible and enchanting classical ballet experience for visitors of all ages.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

ballets.com

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and classical ballet fans

Vibe

Festive and enchanting

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Choose the Helsinki performance listing that suits your plans, as the schedule includes more than one performance there.
  • Allow time to enjoy the full stage production, including its scenery, costumes, music and theatrical scenes.
  • The production is presented as accessible classical ballet, so it can suit both first-time ballet-goers and returning audiences.
  • Use the ticket listings to select the performance and city you plan to attend, since the tour includes several Finnish cities.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Nutcracker suitable for children and first-time ballet-goers?

The production is designed for audiences of all ages and described as an accessible way to experience classical ballet.

What can audiences expect to see on stage?

The performance combines modern stage design, vibrant scenery, crafted costumes, poetic scenes and festive tableaux.

What music accompanies the ballet?

The performance is set to Tchaikovsky’s score.

Which company performs The Nutcracker?

British Festival Ballet is the company named for the production.

Who is the artistic director?

Yassaui Mergaliyev is named as artistic director.

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