# The Nutcracker with kids in San Francisco Bay Area, 2026

> We found six Nutcrackers in and around San Francisco Bay Area with 2026 dates posted: five ballet company productions and one shorter kids’ version. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company, is in San Francisco.

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

- **The Nutcracker by San Francisco Ballet** at War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 4 – Dec 27. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://www.sfballet.org/productions/nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Heritage Theatre, 1 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA · about 50 miles away. When: Wed Dec 16. Time: Wed Dec 16 at 7 p.m. Price: $76.50–$126.50 with fees. Ages: Ages 2 and up only. Type: Ballet company. A touring show, about 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission. Official page: https://worldballetcompany.com/event/heritage-theatre-3/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker** at Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA · about 10 miles away. When: Dec 19 – Dec 20. Type: Ballet company. Kids 2 and up need a ticket. Under 2 can sit on a lap. Official page: https://oaklandballet.org/performances-events/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker Bird** at Regents' Theater, Oakland, CA · about 10 miles away. When: Dec 19 – Dec 20. Time: 1 and 5 p.m. both days. Type: Kids’ version. Official page: https://www.berkeleyballet.org/nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St, San Francisco, CA · Union Square. When: Wed Dec 23. Time: Wed Dec 23 at 7 p.m. Price: $78.08–$195.20 with fees. Ages: Ages 2 and up only. Type: Ballet company. A touring show, about 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission. Official page: https://worldballetcompany.com/event/curran-theatre-2/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Nutcracker (sensory-friendly)** at War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, CA · about 1 mile away. When: Sun, Dec 27, 2026. Time: Sunday, Dec 27 at 11 a.m. Type: Ballet company. Sensory-friendly: You can come and go during the show, and there are quiet spaces to take a break. Official page: https://www.sfballet.org/community/sensory-friendly-adaptive-programs/sensory-friendly-nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in San Francisco Bay Area in 2026?
The Nutcracker by San Francisco Ballet at War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave.: Dec 4 – Dec 27. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Heritage Theatre, 1 W Campbell Ave: Wed Dec 16. Price: $76.50–$126.50 with fees. Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker at Paramount Theatre: Dec 19 – Dec 20. The Nutcracker Bird at Regents' Theater: Dec 19 – Dec 20. Plus two more on this page.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near San Francisco Bay Area?
Nutcracker (sensory-friendly): You can come and go during the show, and there are quiet spaces to take a break.

### Is there a short Nutcracker for little kids near San Francisco Bay Area?
The Nutcracker Bird at Regents' Theater: Dec 19 – Dec 20.

### How old should kids be for The Nutcracker?
It depends on the company. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company: Ages 2 and up only. 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.

### 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/).