# The Nutcracker with kids in Charlotte, 2026

> We found four Nutcrackers in and around Charlotte with 2026 dates posted: three ballet company productions and one touring show. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, The Nutcracker by Charlotte Ballet in Charlotte, is about 1 miles out.

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

- **The Nutcracker by Charlotte Ballet** at Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 4 – Dec 23. Price: From $35. Type: Ballet company. Live music from the Charlotte Symphony. Official page: https://charlotteballet.org/nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Charlotte Youth Ballet** at See the company page for the theater, Charlotte, NC · about 2 miles away. When: Dec 4 – Dec 6. Price: $35 to $41, taxes and fees included. Type: Ballet company. Free parking. Official page: https://www.charlotteyouthballet.org/nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker (sensory-friendly)** at Belk Theater, Charlotte, NC · about 1 mile away. When: Fri, Dec 11, 2026. Time: Friday, Dec 11 at 6 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Sensory-friendly: A separate show set up for kids with sensory sensitivities. Official page: https://charlotteballet.org/special-performances/sensory-friendly/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet** at Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte, NC · about 5 miles away. When: Fri, Dec 18, 2026. Time: Friday, Dec 18 at 7 p.m. Type: Touring show. Official page: https://nutcracker.com/buy-tickets/charlotte-nc/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Charlotte in 2026?
The Nutcracker by Charlotte Ballet at Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.: Dec 4 – Dec 23. Price: From $35. The Nutcracker by Charlotte Youth Ballet at See the company page for the theater: Dec 4 – Dec 6. Price: $35 to $41, taxes and fees included. The Nutcracker (sensory-friendly) at Belk Theater: Fri, Dec 11, 2026. NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at Ovens Auditorium: Fri, Dec 18, 2026.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Charlotte?
The Nutcracker (sensory-friendly): A separate show set up for kids with sensory sensitivities.

### 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/).