Nutcracker season 2026

The Nutcracker in Jacksonville, FL

Looking for The Nutcracker in Jacksonville this 2026 holiday season? Start with the 5 local ballet organizations below — check each website for performance dates, venues and tickets.

Ballet companies & schools in Jacksonville

Ballet · since 1978

Florida Ballet at Jacksonville Inc

Annual revenue $1.4M

Ballet · since 1995

Community Nutcracker Inc

Annual revenue $254.5K

Ballet · since 2026

Jax City Ballet Inc

Community ballet organization

Ballet · since 1955

Sweet Adelines International

Community ballet organization

Ballet · since 1992

Jacksonville Concert Ballet Company Inc

Community ballet organization

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.