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The Nutcracker with kids in Atlanta, 2026.

We found five Nutcrackers in and around Atlanta with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions and one touring show. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet in Atlanta, is about 2 miles out.

The quick answersChecked
Is there a sensory-friendly show?The Nutcracker by The Georgia Ballet: Dec 17 at 7 p.m. is sensory-friendly: softer sound and lights and a smaller crowd1 showIs there a shorter kids’ version?None posted near here yet. Check each card’s run time.Not yet

Last checked · 5 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.

27NovFriThe Nutcracker by Roswell Dance TheatreBallet company · to Dec 6 · Byers Theatre, Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way5DecSatThe Nutcracker by Atlanta BalletBallet company · to Dec 26 · Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre5DecSatThe Nutcracker by Gwinnett Ballet TheatreBallet company · to Dec 20 · Gas South Theater, Gas South District17DecThuThe Nutcracker by The Georgia BalletBallet company · Dec 17 at 7 p.m. · Marietta (see the company page)23DecWedNUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas BalletTouring show · to Dec 24 · Fox Theatre

Shows

Nutcracker shows near Atlanta

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

Nov27to Dec 6

The Nutcracker by Roswell Dance Theatre

Byers Theatre, Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way · Sandy Springs, GA · about 16 miles away

Ballet company
Times
Nov 27 2pm and 7pm; Nov 28 11am and 4pm; Nov 29 1pm and 5pm; Dec 4 7pm; Dec 5 2pm and 7pm; Dec 6 2pm
Run time
Not listed
Ages
Not listed
Price
See Sandy Springs PAC; ticket prices include fees

Good to know: Ten shows across two weekends, four with a character meet and greet. Deck parking is $10 and the lobby and balcony both have family restrooms with changing tables.

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Dec5to 26

The Nutcracker by Atlanta Ballet

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre · Atlanta, GA · about 12 miles away

Ballet company
Times
Afternoon and evening shows
Run time
Not listed
Ages
Not listed
Price
Not listed
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Dec5to 20

The Nutcracker by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre

Gas South Theater, Gas South District · Duluth, GA · about 25 miles away

Ballet company
Times
Sat 3 and 7pm, Sun 3pm, Fri 7pm on Dec 5–20; plus a sensory-friendly show Fri Dec 11 at 11:30am
Run time
2 hours 15 minutes with one intermission
Ages
All ages
Price
See the theater box office

Good to know: The 45th year of this production, danced with a live orchestra and students from Sugarloaf Youth Ballet. A string quartet plays in the lobby beforehand, and dancers pose for photos before and after each show.

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Dec17Thu

The Nutcracker by The Georgia Ballet

Marietta (see the company page) · Marietta, GA · about 20 miles away

Ballet companySensory-friendly
Times
Dec 17 at 7 p.m.
Run time
Not listed
Ages
Not listed
Price
Not listed
Sensory-friendly
Dec 17 at 7 p.m. is sensory-friendly: softer sound and lights and a smaller crowd

Good to know: The company's regular Nutcracker run is on its main Nutcracker page.

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Dec23to 24

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Fox Theatre · Atlanta, GA · about 2 miles away

Touring show
Times
Dec 23 at 3 and 7 p.m.; Dec 24 at 1 p.m.
Run time
Not listed
Ages
Not listed
Price
Not listed
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Know one we missed?Send us the company’s or theater’s page and we’ll check the dates and add it.Suggest a show

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 Atlanta: the FAQ

The Nutcracker by Roswell Dance Theatre at Byers Theatre, Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way: Next: Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Fri Dec 4 and 2 more. Price: See Sandy Springs PAC; ticket prices include fees. The Nutcracker by Atlanta Ballet at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre: Dec 5 – Dec 26. The Nutcracker by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre at Gas South Theater, Gas South District: Next: Sat Dec 5, Sun Dec 6, Fri Dec 11, Sat Dec 12 and 4 more. Price: See the theater box office. The Nutcracker by The Georgia Ballet at Marietta (see the company page): Thu, Dec 17, 2026. Plus one more on this page.

The Nutcracker by The Georgia Ballet: Dec 17 at 7 p.m. is sensory-friendly: softer sound and lights and a smaller crowd.

It depends on the company. The Nutcracker by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre: All ages. 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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