Nutcracker season 2026

The Nutcracker in San Antonio, TX

Looking for The Nutcracker in San Antonio 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 Antonio

Ballet · since 1985

Ballet San Antonio

Annual revenue $2.4M

Ballet · since 1992

Alamo City Performing Arts Association

Annual revenue $570K

Ballet · since 2012

Ballet Conservatory of South Texas Inc

Annual revenue $523.4K

Ballet · since 2016

Childrens Ballet of San Antonio

Annual revenue $475.1K

Ballet · since 2014

Ballet Latino de San Antonio

Annual revenue $136.8K

Ballet · since 2006

Alamo Arts Ballet Theatre Inc

Annual revenue $2.3K

Ballet · since 1967

Ballet Folklorico de San Antonio

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.