Nutcracker season 2026

The Nutcracker in Sarasota, FL

Looking for The Nutcracker in Sarasota this 2026 holiday season? Start with the 3 local ballet organizations below — check each website for performance dates, venues and tickets.

Ballet companies & schools in Sarasota

Ballet · since 1990

Sarasota Ballet of Florida Inc

Annual revenue $15.9M

Ballet · since 2022

Azara Ballet Inc

Annual revenue $491.4K

Ballet · since 2019

Rosemary Youth Ballet

Annual revenue $44.7K

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.