# 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 5 Nutcracker shows with 2026 dates
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## Nutcracker shows

- **The Nutcracker by Roswell Dance Theatre** at Byers Theatre, Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA · about 16 miles away. When: Next: Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Fri Dec 4 and 2 more. Time: 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. Price: See Sandy Springs PAC; ticket prices include fees. Type: Ballet company. 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. Official page: https://www.sandyspringspac.com/events/detail/rdt-the-nutcracker-1 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Atlanta Ballet** at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta, GA · about 12 miles away. When: Dec 5 – Dec 26. Time: Afternoon and evening shows. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://atlantaballet.com/performances/nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre** at Gas South Theater, Gas South District, Duluth, GA · about 25 miles away. When: Next: Sat Dec 5, Sun Dec 6, Fri Dec 11, Sat Dec 12 and 4 more. Time: Sat 3 and 7pm, Sun 3pm, Fri 7pm on Dec 5–20; plus a sensory-friendly show Fri Dec 11 at 11:30am. Price: See the theater box office. Ages: All ages. Type: Ballet company. Run time: 2 hours 15 minutes with one intermission. 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. Official page: https://gwinnettballet.org/nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by The Georgia Ballet** at Marietta (see the company page), Marietta, GA · about 20 miles away. When: Thu, Dec 17, 2026. Time: Dec 17 at 7 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Sensory-friendly: Dec 17 at 7 p.m. is sensory-friendly: softer sound and lights and a smaller crowd. The company's regular Nutcracker run is on its main Nutcracker page. Official page: https://www.georgiaballet.org/event-details/sensory-friendly-the-nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)
- **NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet** at Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA · about 2 miles away. When: Dec 23 – Dec 24. Time: Dec 23 at 3 and 7 p.m.; Dec 24 at 1 p.m. Type: Touring show. Official page: https://www.foxtheatre.org/events/detail/nutcracker-magical-christmas-ballet-nut (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Atlanta in 2026?
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.

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

### How old should kids be for The Nutcracker?
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.

### How do you check these Nutcracker shows?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).