Nutcracker season 2026

The Nutcracker in Grand Rapids, MI

Looking for The Nutcracker in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids

Ballet · since 1974

Grand Rapids Ballet Co

Annual revenue $4.8M

Ballet · since 2011

Michigan Ballet Academy

Annual revenue $400.3K

Ballet · since 2022

Deos Contemporary Ballet

Annual revenue $138.9K

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.