Nutcracker season 2026

The Nutcracker in San Francisco, CA

Looking for The Nutcracker in San Francisco 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 San Francisco

Ballet · since 1961

San Francisco Ballet Association

Annual revenue $70.8M

Ballet · since 1981

San Francisco Ballet Endowment Foundation

Annual revenue $16.6M

Ballet · since 1994

Smuin Ballets-Sf

Annual revenue $4.7M

Ballet · since 1999

Musical Theatre Works Inc

Annual revenue $547K

Ballet · since 2012

San Francisco Youth Ballet Theatre

Annual revenue $98.1K

Ballet · since 1998

Chamberdance Inc

Annual revenue $17.6K

Ballet · since 2021

City Youth Ballet Foundation Inc

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.