George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker is coming to David H. Koch Theater in New York, NY on December 16, 2026. Tickets start at $213.

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Before you buy

It is a Wednesday matinee starting at 2:00 PM local time.

Tickets start at $213, on the pricier side for Ballet in New York: the median starting price across the 8 Ballet listings we track there is $94, and 25% of them start higher.

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker has 15 more dates in New York and 1 other city on our calendar. Other stops: Portland, OR (Dec 5).

David H. Koch Theater has 39 other upcoming events on our calendar, including Ballet (27), Dance (12).

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