Nutcracker season 2026

The Nutcracker in Riverside, CA

Looking for The Nutcracker in Riverside this 2026 holiday season? Start with the 4 local ballet organizations below — check each website for performance dates, venues and tickets.

Ballet companies & schools in Riverside

Ballet · since 2015

Inland Empire Contemporary Ballet Inc

Annual revenue $117.6K

Ballet · since 1994

Ballet Folklorico de Riverside

Annual revenue $76.3K

Ballet · since 2001

Raincross Master Chorale Inc

Community ballet organization

Ballet · since 2024

California Riverside Ballet

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.