# The Nutcracker with kids in Cleveland, 2026

> We found four Nutcrackers in and around Cleveland with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions. The closest, The Nutcracker by Cleveland Ballet in Cleveland, is about 1 miles out. Each card has the run time, the youngest age the company allows and the ticket price as posted.

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

- **The Nutcracker by Ballet Theatre of Ohio** at Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, OH · about 40 miles away. When: Nov 28 – Dec 6. Time: Nov 28 and Dec 5 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Nov 29 and Dec 6 at 2 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://ballettheatreohio.org/shows (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave, Warren, OH · about 55 miles away. When: Tue Dec 1. Time: Tue Dec 1 at 7 p.m. Price: $72.25–$135 with fees. Ages: Ages 2 and up only. Type: Ballet company. A touring show with live orchestra, about 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission. Official page: https://worldballetcompany.com/event/packard-music-hall-2/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Cleveland Ballet** at Connor Palace, Playhouse Square, Cleveland, OH · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 11 – Dec 20. Time: Matinees at 1 p.m. on Dec 12, 13, 19 and 20, plus evening shows. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://www.cleveballet.org/the-nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker** at Lakewood Civic Auditorium, Lakewood, OH · about 6 miles away. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: Dec 12 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Price: Kids $35 in advance, adults $45; more at the door. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://cityballetofcleveland.org/event/the-2026-uniquely-cleveland-nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Cleveland in 2026?
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 Cleveland Ballet at Connor Palace, Playhouse Square: Dec 11 – Dec 20. The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker at Lakewood Civic Auditorium: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Price: Kids $35 in advance, adults $45; more at the door.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Cleveland?
Not one we could confirm on an official page for 2026. We add one as soon as a company posts it.

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

### 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/).