Nutcracker season 2026

The Nutcracker in Los Angeles, CA

Looking for The Nutcracker in Los Angeles this 2026 holiday season? Start with the 7 local ballet organizations below — check each website for performance dates, venues and tickets.

Ballet companies & schools in Los Angeles

Ballet · since 2005

Los Angeles Ballet Inc

Annual revenue $5.4M

Ballet · since 2014

Dance Downtown LA Inc

Annual revenue $2.4M

Ballet · since 2004

American Contemporary Ballet Inc

Annual revenue $1.4M

Ballet · since 2002

Marat Daukayev Ballet Theatre Inc

Annual revenue $320.5K

Ballet · since 2008

Luminario Ballet of Los Angeles

Annual revenue $176K

Ballet · since 1982

Los Angeles Chamber Ballet Inc

Annual revenue $160K

Ballet · since 2023

Hollywood Ballet

Annual revenue $95.5K

Nutcracker nearby

Tips for seeing The Nutcracker

  • Buy early: weekend matinees in December sell out first.
  • Student and community productions are usually shorter and less expensive — great for young children.
  • Many companies offer a sensory-friendly performance; ask the box office.
  • The ballet runs about two hours with an intermission.

New to the ballet? Read the story and music of The Nutcracker.

Ballet organizations from IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Not every organization performs The Nutcracker every season.