NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Audiences experience a holiday spectacle featuring international ballet dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, colorful costumes, and towering puppets. The classic production unfolds on stage set to Tchaikovsky's complete score, performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra. Upgraded premium tickets provide closer views of the stage and access to limited-edition keepsakes or an artist Q&A.
What to Expect
Grand holiday ballet featuring international dancers, acrobatics, and towering puppets.
Event Details
Duration
2 hours, including a 20-minute intermission.
Ages
Family friendly, but not recommended for babes 3 years or younger
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Talmi Entertainment
Food & Drink
Outside food and drinks are not allowed; guests may bring one factory-sealed water bottle or an empty canteen.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children over three and ballet fans
Vibe
Festive and spectacular
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $29 to $178. – Get tickets
- Hours: 3:00PM; 7:00PM.
- Pets: Animals are not allowed in the venue except certified service animals or service animals in training.
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets online through Ticketmaster, since phone sales have ended and both Kiva box offices take cards only.
- Arrive in time for the start, because latecomers have to wait until 20 minutes into the performance to be seated.
- Bring only a small clutch or a clear bag, because larger bags are turned away and must go back to your car.
- Leave snacks and drinks at home, since outside food isn't allowed, though one factory-sealed water bottle or empty canteen is.
- Gather a group of 10 or more for discounted tickets, and reach 25 tickets to get an invitation to an artist Q&A.
Special Events & Promotions
- Gold Circle and Platinum premium seating include limited-edition keepsakes created for the 2026 tour.
- Platinum seating adds a behind-the-scenes Q&A with a company dancer.
- Groups of 10 or more get discounted tickets.
- Groups buying 25 or more tickets are invited to a Q&A session with a NUTCRACKER! artist.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the show suitable for young children?
It's a family show, but it isn't recommended for children 3 and under. Every guest needs a ticket, whatever their age.
How long does the performance last?
Allow about two hours. That includes a 20-minute intermission.
What happens if we arrive late?
Latecomers are seated 20 minutes after the performance starts.
What do the premium seating options include?
Gold Circle gives you some of the best seats in the house plus exclusive collector items. Platinum adds curated merchandise and an intimate Q&A with a company dancer.
What bags can I bring into the Kiva Auditorium?
The venue has a clear-bag policy. You can bring a small clutch up to 5" x 8", or a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a gallon-sized freezer bag. All bags are searched at entry.
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