NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Audiences experience a grand holiday production featuring international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, the performance transforms the stage into a festive celebration for the whole family.
What to Expect
North America's largest Nutcracker production with acrobatics and towering puppets.
Event Details
Ages
Children ages 2 and older must have a ticket. Children under two years of age may sit on a parent or guardian's lap without a ticket.
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
The Fisher Center
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and ballet fans
Vibe
Grand and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 7:00 PM.
- Parking: Free parking is available in the South Garage on Compton Avenue and the Curb Garage on Bernard Avenue.
- Accessibility: Trained service animals assisting guests with disabilities are permitted.
- Pets: Pets are not permitted; trained service animals assisting guests with disabilities are allowed.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive about 30 minutes before showtime to allow time to get settled before the performance begins.
- Bring a credit or debit card because the Fisher Center is cashless and does not accept cash.
- Keep bags within the venue limits: small purses or clutches under 12 × 12 × 6 inches, plus medical and diaper bags, are allowed.
- Buy tickets online or by phone, or use the box office; in-person sales begin 90 minutes before the performance.
- Arrange tickets for children ages two and up; under-twos may sit on a parent or guardian’s lap without a ticket.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages can attend, and do young children need a ticket?
The Fisher Center requires a ticket for children age two and older. Children under two may sit on a parent or guardian’s lap without a ticket.
What will the performance include?
The production features international dancers, acrobatics, elaborate costumes and towering puppets, set to Tchaikovsky’s score.
How can I buy tickets, and can I purchase them at the venue?
Tickets are available online, by phone through the box office, or in person starting 90 minutes before the performance.
What should I know about bags and re-entry?
Small purses and clutches under 12 by 12 by 6 inches, along with medical and diaper bags, are allowed. Backpacks and oversized bags are prohibited, and re-entry is not allowed.
Are pets allowed inside?
Animals are not permitted, except trained service animals assisting guests with disabilities.
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