# The Nutcracker with kids in Colorado Springs, 2026

> We found four Nutcrackers in and around Colorado Springs with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions. The closest, The Nutcracker by Colorado Springs Philharmonic with the OU School of Dance in Colorado Springs, 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
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## Nutcracker shows

- **The Nutcracker by Colorado Springs Philharmonic with the OU School of Dance** at Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO · about 1 mile away. When: Nov 27 – Nov 29. Time: Nov 27 and 28 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Nov 29 at 2 p.m. Type: Ballet company. A Thanksgiving weekend run with the full orchestra and the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale. The Philharmonic has a free-for-kids ticket program; check its site. Official page: https://csphilharmonic.org/event/nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Pueblo Memorial Hall, 1 City Hall Place, Pueblo, CO · about 45 miles away. When: Sun Dec 6. Time: Sun Dec 6 at 6 p.m. Price: $43.50–$116.99 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/pueblo-memorial-hall/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Nutcracker the Ballet by Sangre de Cristo Ballet** at Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center, Pueblo, CO · about 45 miles south. When: Thu Dec 10, Fri Dec 11, Sat Dec 12 and Sun Dec 13. Time: Dec 10 and 11 at 7 p.m.; Dec 12 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec 13 at 2 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Pueblo's yearly Nutcracker. The same dancers also do Nutcracker in a Nutshell, a one-hour version, on Sat Nov 21 at 2 p.m. ($8 before Nov 1, then $10). Buy only through tickets.sdc-arts.org. Official page: https://sdc-arts.org/performances (checked 2026-10-30)
- **A Colorado Nutcracker** at Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 22 – Dec 23. Time: Tue Dec 22 at 7 p.m.; Wed Dec 23 at 2 and 7 p.m. Type: Ballet company. The story moves to Glen Eyrie in 1907, with General Palmer and Nikola Tesla handing Clara her nutcracker. A fun one for local families. Official page: https://www.pikespeakcenter.com/events/detail/conutcracker-26 (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Colorado Springs in 2026?
The Nutcracker by Colorado Springs Philharmonic with the OU School of Dance at Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave.: Nov 27 – Nov 29. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Pueblo Memorial Hall, 1 City Hall Place: Sun Dec 6. Price: $43.50–$116.99 with fees. Nutcracker the Ballet by Sangre de Cristo Ballet at Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center: Thu Dec 10, Fri Dec 11, Sat Dec 12 and Sun Dec 13. A Colorado Nutcracker at Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave.: Dec 22 – Dec 23.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Colorado Springs?
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/).