Nutcracker season 2026

The Nutcracker in Brooklyn, NY

Looking for The Nutcracker in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn

Ballet · since 2002

Brooklyn Ballet Inc

Annual revenue $1.4M

Ballet · since 1995

Brighton Ballet Theater Co Inc

Annual revenue $550.8K

Ballet · since 2017

Ballet Folklorico Panama Norberto Basilio Mowatt

Community ballet organization

Ballet · since 2011

Friends of London Childrens Ballet Inc

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.