Nutcracker season 2026

The Nutcracker in Richmond, VA

Looking for The Nutcracker in Richmond 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 Richmond

Ballet · since 1960

Richmond Ballet Inc

Annual revenue $7.7M

Ballet · since 2000

Latin Ballet of Virginia Inc

Annual revenue $199.8K

Ballet · since 1977

Concert Ballet of Virginia

Annual revenue $56.4K

Ballet · since 2025

Richmond Ballet Foundation

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.