The Nutcracker 2026Akron–Canton · Akron and Canton

The Nutcracker with kids in Akron–Canton, 2026.

We found four Nutcrackers in and around Akron–Canton with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions. The closest, The Nutcracker by Ballet Theatre of Ohio, is in Akron. Each card has the run time, the youngest age the company allows and the ticket price as posted.

The quick answersChecked
Is there a sensory-friendly show?None posted near here for 2026 yet.Not yetIs there a shorter kids’ version?None posted near here yet. Check each card’s run time.Not yet

Last checked · 4 shows · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

By date

Every Nutcracker, by opening date

Tap a show for run time, ages, prices and any sensory-friendly performance.

28NovSatThe Nutcracker by Ballet Theatre of OhioBallet company · to Dec 6 · Akron Civic Theatre1DecTueThe Nutcracker by World Ballet CompanyBallet company · Tue Dec 1 at 7 p.m. · Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave4DecFriThe Nutcracker by Canton Ballet with the Canton Symphony OrchestraBallet company · to Dec 6 · Canton Palace Theatre4DecFriThe Nutcracker by Wayne Center for the ArtsBallet company · to Dec 6 · Triway Performing Arts Center

Shows

Nutcracker shows near Akron–Canton

Dates, run times, ages and prices come from each ballet company’s or theater’s own page.

Nov28to Dec 6

The Nutcracker by Ballet Theatre of Ohio

Akron Civic Theatre · Akron, OH · downtown

Ballet company
Times
Nov 28 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Nov 29 at 2 p.m.; Dec 5 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec 6 at 2 p.m.
Run time
Not listed
Ages
Not listed
Price
Not listed
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Dec1Tue

The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company

Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave · Warren, OH · about 45 miles away

Ballet company
Times
Tue Dec 1 at 7 p.m.
Run time
Not listed
Ages
Ages 2 and up only
Price
$72.25–$135 with fees

Good to know: A touring show with live orchestra, about 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.

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Dec4to 6

The Nutcracker by Canton Ballet with the Canton Symphony Orchestra

Canton Palace Theatre · Canton, OH · downtown

Ballet company
Times
Dec 4 at 7 p.m.; Dec 5 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec 6 at 2 p.m.
Run time
Not listed
Ages
Not listed
Price
Not listed

Good to know: The Canton Symphony plays the score live.

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Dec4to 6

The Nutcracker by Wayne Center for the Arts

Triway Performing Arts Center · Wooster, OH · about 35 miles from Akron

Ballet company
Times
Fri Dec 4 at 6:30 p.m.; Sat Dec 5 at 2 and 6:30 p.m.; Sun Dec 6 at 2 p.m.
Run time
Not listed
Ages
Not listed
Price
Not listed

Good to know: Staged every other year by the center's junior and senior companies and students from community classes. A Christkindlmarkt with local artisans runs alongside, open to anyone.

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Before you go

Making the ballet work with little ones

TimingPick a matineeAfternoon shows fit around naps, and most full Nutcrackers run about two hours with an intermission.
SeatsSit on an aisleAn aisle seat makes a quick break in the lobby easy. Check the company’s age rule before you buy, since many ask that every child have a ticket.
SoundBring ear protection if they need itThe battle scene can be loud. Sensory-friendly shows keep the house lights up and the sound lower.

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Good questions

The Nutcracker in Akron–Canton: the FAQ

The Nutcracker by Ballet Theatre of Ohio at Akron Civic Theatre: Nov 28 – Dec 6. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave: Tue Dec 1. Price: $72.25–$135 with fees. The Nutcracker by Canton Ballet with the Canton Symphony Orchestra at Canton Palace Theatre: Dec 4 – Dec 6. The Nutcracker by Wayne Center for the Arts at Triway Performing Arts Center: Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6.

Not one we could confirm on an official page for 2026. We add one as soon as a company posts it.

It depends on the company. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company: Ages 2 and up only. A full Nutcracker usually runs about two hours with an intermission, so a matinee is easier with preschoolers.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.

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