Nutcracker season 2026

The Nutcracker in Dallas, TX

Looking for The Nutcracker in Dallas 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 Dallas

Ballet · since 2018

Ballet North Texas

Annual revenue $575.6K

Ballet · since 2012

Avant Chamber Ballet

Annual revenue $545.1K

Ballet · since 2021

Pegasus Contemporary Ballet

Annual revenue $215.3K

Ballet · since 1982

Anita N Martinez Ballet Folkloric Inc

Annual revenue $193K

Ballet · since 1994

Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company Inc

Annual revenue $88.1K

Ballet · since 2001

Millermuller Ballet

Community ballet organization

Ballet · since 2022

Alegre Ballet Folklorico

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.