Nutcracker Performances in Metro Atlanta
Let the spectacle of dancing sugar plums and snowflakes in these dazzling shows get you in the holiday spirit.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Fox Theatre
This holiday tradition features larger-than-life puppets, breathtaking acrobatics and dazzling costumes and features an international cast of stars. Dec. 19-20.
Southern Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker at Lawrenceville Arts Center
View this timeless tale of Clara’s journey to a magical land. Dec. 19-22.
The Nutcracker at The Classic Center
This beloved holiday fairytale follows a young girl’s journey through a fantasy world. Dec. 20-21.
An ALL STARS Nutcracker at The Eagle Theatre
Waltz through the Snow Forest, visit the Land of Sweets and meet folks from Whoville in this special Nutcracker story. Dec. 21-22.
Nutcracker at Gas South Theater
This performance features a cast of more than 100 professional and student dancers from the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre and Sugarloaf Youth Ballet. Through Dec. 22.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Fox Theatre
This contemporary dance spectacle is set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. Dec. 26.
Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
This fantastic production features larger-than-life sets, bold costumes, video projections and more. Through Dec. 26.
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The Nutcracker at Gas South Theater
The North Atlanta Dance Theatre’s performance includes a cast of 125, snowfall on stage, gorgeous costumes and more. Nov. 15-17.
The Nutcracker at The Eagle Theatre
The Fleetwood Dance Theater returns to the stage for a magical experience to celebrate the holidays. Nov. 21-23.
Gainesville Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker at Pearce Auditorium
See this holiday classic performed by the Gainesville Ballet Company. Nov. 22-24.
The Nutcracker: Land of the Sweets at Blessed Trinity Theater
Presented by the Dance & Music Academy, get into the holiday spirit with this classic adventure through the Land of Sweets. Nov. 23-24.
Rise City Dance’s Holiday Spectacular at Ferst Center for the Arts
Go on a journey from New York City to the Land of the Sweets in this performance inspired by “The Nutcracker.” Nov. 24.
Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents: Nutcracker at Atlanta Symphony Hall
A young girl befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve at this special performance. Nov. 27.
The Nutcracker at Gas South Theater
Presented by Northeast Atlanta Ballet, this holiday favorite adventures through the Land of the Snowflakes and Kingdom of the Sweets to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy. Nov. 29-Dec. 1.
Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
See visions of sugar plums, waltzing flowers and dancing snowflakes in this classic ballet. Nov. 29-Dec. 1.
The Nutcracker at Wadsworth Auditorium
Join Southern Arc Dance Theater in the magical adventures of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince through the land of the Sugarplum. Nov. 30-Dec. 1.
The Nutcracker at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
This holiday classic is performed by The Georgia Ballet and includes a live orchestra. Dec. 5-9.
Roswell Dance Theatre Presents The Nutcracker at Byers Theatre
Audiences can join Clara and her Prince as they journey through the Land of Sweets in this holiday classic. Through Dec. 8.
erminus Ballet School’s The Nutcracker Suite
This immersive holiday ballet features snowflakes, dancing bonbons and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Dec. 13-15.
The Nutcracker at The Innovation Academy
This traditional holiday classic is presented by Maniya Barredo’s Metropolitan Ballet Theatre. Dec. 13-15.
The Nutcracker at Roswell Cultural Arts Center
Watch the Atlanta Dance Theatre perform “The Nutcracker.” Dec. 13-15.
The Snow Queen/Nutcracker Suite at Parkview High School
The En Pointe School of Dance will perform the Nutcracker Suite and a new original ballet, The Snow Queen. Dec. 14.
Urban Nutcracker at Morehouse College
Journey to Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn Avenue in the 1940s with this exciting spin from Ballethnic. Dec. 14-15.
The Nutcracker at Henry Performing Arts Center
Giselle DiBlasi School of Ballet brings you an acclaimed and magical ballet adaptation of “The Nutcracker and The Mouse King.” Dec. 14-15.