The Nutcracker
Choreographed by Pär Isberg, this holiday production reimagines Tchaikovsky’s classic story with Elsa Beskow’s beloved characters Petter and Lotta celebrating Christmas with Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, and Aunt Gredelin. After falling asleep under the Christmas tree, the children witness an enchanted world of magical goings-on. The ballet is performed by the Royal Swedish Ballet alongside students from the Royal Swedish Ballet School, accompanied by recorded music from the Royal Swedish Orchestra.
Dec 2, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027
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Plan Your Visit
Food & Drink
A selection of seats at each performance is sold with a dinner package, and intermission services are available.
Accessibility
Special wheelchair spaces are available and must be booked directly through the Cirkus box office via info@cirkus.se.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets through Cirkus, the exclusive ticket seller for this production.
- If you want dinner with your visit, check the seat map for the selection of seats sold with a dinner package.
- Book wheelchair spaces through the Cirkus box office rather than online.
- Use tram line 7, bus 67 to Skansen or ferry line 82 from Slussen to reach Cirkus.
- Allow approximately two hours and 15 minutes for the performance, including the interval.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year’s production makes a guest appearance at Cirkus.
- A selection of seats for each performance is sold with a dinner package.
- Newsletter subscribers get priority on discounts.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Nutcracker suitable for children?
The production is described as a Christmas tradition for audiences of all ages.
How long does the ballet last?
Allow approximately two hours and 15 minutes, including the interval.
Is there food available with tickets?
A selection of seats for each performance is sold with a dinner package; Cirkus also offers interval service and dinner reservations.
How can I get to Cirkus by public transport?
Take SL City tram line 7 or bus 67 to Skansen, or the Djurgårdsfärjan ferry, line 82, from Slussen.
How do I book a wheelchair space?
Special wheelchair spaces cannot be booked online; arrange them through the Cirkus box office.
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