Nutcracker season 2026

The Nutcracker in San Diego, CA

Looking for The Nutcracker in San Diego this 2026 holiday season? Start with the 8 local ballet organizations below — check each website for performance dates, venues and tickets.

Ballet companies & schools in San Diego

Ballet · since 2021

Golden State Ballet Foundation

Annual revenue $1.7M

Ballet · since 1994

City Ballet Inc

Annual revenue $1.3M

Ballet · since 1970

San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Inc

Annual revenue $1.1M

Ballet · since 2020

Rosin Box Project Inc

Annual revenue $486.6K

Ballet · since 2002

San Diego Academy of Ballet & Ballet Theatre

Annual revenue $463.4K

Ballet · since 2023

Pointeworks

Annual revenue $153.7K

Ballet · since 2025

Ballet Folklorico Nohpalli Dance Company

Community ballet organization

Ballet · since 2022

Grand American Ballet

Community ballet organization

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.