Nutcracker season 2026

The Nutcracker in Birmingham, AL

Looking for The Nutcracker in Birmingham this 2026 holiday season? Start with the 6 local ballet organizations below — check each website for performance dates, venues and tickets.

Ballet companies & schools in Birmingham

Ballet · since 1982

State of Alabama Ballet Inc

Annual revenue $2.5M

Ballet · since 1981

Childrens Dance Foundation

Annual revenue $1.2M

Ballet · since 1992

Ballet Guild of Birmingham

Annual revenue $134.8K

Ballet · since 1983

Ballet Womens Committee Inc

Annual revenue $95.4K

Ballet · since 2006

Alabama Ballet Endowment Inc

Community ballet organization

Ballet · since 2001

Believers Tr Fbo Ballet Magnificat

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.