# The Nutcracker with kids in Dallas–Fort Worth, 2026

> We found seven Nutcrackers in and around Dallas–Fort Worth with 2026 dates posted: seven ballet company productions. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company, is in Dallas. 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

- **Nutcracker – Short and Sweet** at Historic Palace Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX · about 22 miles away. When: Sat Nov 21 and Sun Nov 22. Time: Nov 21 and 22 at 3pm. Price: $18; the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party at 2pm before each show is $15 more. Ages: Not listed. Type: Ballet company. A shortened Nutcracker in Grapevine's restored art deco theater, with an optional Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party before each show. Official page: https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/articles/post/2026-writers-reference-guide-to-the-christmas-capital-of-texas/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Chamberlain Ballet** at Eisemann Center for Performing Arts, Richardson, TX · about 15 miles away. When: Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28 and Sun Nov 29. Time: Nov 27 at 7pm; Nov 28 and 29 at 2pm. Price: Not listed on the company page. Ages: Not listed. Type: Ballet company. Chamberlain Ballet's 37th Nutcracker, with New York City Ballet's India Bradley and Tyler Angle as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Thanksgiving weekend makes it one of the earliest in the area. Official page: https://chamberlainballet.org/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Texas Ballet Theater** at Winspear Opera House, Dallas, TX · about 1 mile away. When: Nov 27 – Dec 6. Type: Ballet company. The Dallas run comes first. The same show moves to Fort Worth for the rest of December. Official page: https://texasballettheater.org/performance/the-nutcracker-2026/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St, Dallas, TX · downtown. When: Wed Dec 9. Time: Wed Dec 9 at 7 p.m. Price: $73.30–$169.20 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/majestic-theatre-4/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Texas Ballet Theater** at Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth, TX · about 32 miles away. When: Dec 11 – Dec 27. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://texasballettheater.org/performance/the-nutcracker-2026/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by The Frisco Ballet** at Lebanon Trail High School, 5151 Ohio Drive, Frisco, TX · about 28 miles away. When: Sat Dec 12. Time: Dec 12 at 3:30 and 6:30pm. Price: $24 per person; all sales final. Ages: Everyone entering the theater needs a ticket. Type: Ballet company. Two shows on one Saturday at a Frisco high school. Official page: https://www.thefriscoballet.org/events/nutcracker-c4yys (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Ballet North Texas** at Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, TX · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 18 – Dec 20. Time: Dec 18 at 8 p.m.; Dec 19 at 2 p.m. (sensory-friendly). Type: Ballet company. Sensory-friendly: The Saturday, Dec 19 matinee at 2 p.m. is set up for kids with sensory sensitivities. Official page: https://www.balletnorthtexas.org/the-nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Dallas–Fort Worth in 2026?
Nutcracker – Short and Sweet at Historic Palace Theatre, 300 S. Main St.: Sat Nov 21 and Sun Nov 22. Price: $18; the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party at 2pm before each show is $15 more. The Nutcracker by Chamberlain Ballet at Eisemann Center for Performing Arts: Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28 and Sun Nov 29. Price: Not listed on the company page. The Nutcracker by Texas Ballet Theater at Winspear Opera House: Nov 27 – Dec 6. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St: Wed Dec 9. Price: $73.30–$169.20 with fees. Plus three more on this page.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Dallas–Fort Worth?
The Nutcracker by Ballet North Texas: The Saturday, Dec 19 matinee at 2 p.m. is set up for kids with sensory sensitivities.

### 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 The Frisco Ballet: Everyone entering the theater needs a ticket. 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/).