We found three Nutcrackers in and around Fairfield County with 2026 dates posted: two ballet company productions and one touring show. The closest, Nutcracker Ballet, is in Danbury. Each card has the run time, the youngest age the company allows and the ticket price as posted.
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Ballet company · to Dec 13 · Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Rd.12DecSatThe Nutcracker by Connecticut BalletBallet company · to Dec 13 · Stamford Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St.28DecMonThe Nutcracker by World Ballet CompanyTouring show · Dec 28 at 7 p.m. · Stamford Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St.Nothing matches that filter yet.
Shows
Dates, run times, ages and prices come from each ballet company’s or theater’s own page.
Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Rd. · Danbury, CT
Good to know: Over 200 local dancers, a children's chorus and a live symphony playing the full score.
Stamford Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. · Stamford, CT · downtown
Good to know: More than 150 local kids dance alongside guest stars, and the stars meet families after each show.
Stamford Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. · Stamford, CT · downtown
Good to know: Live orchestra.
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TimingPick a matineeAfternoon shows fit around naps, and most full Nutcrackers run about two hours with an intermission.SeatsSit on an aisleAn aisle seat makes a quick break in the lobby easy. Check the company’s age rule before you buy, since many ask that every child have a ticket.
SoundBring ear protection if they need itThe battle scene can be loud. Sensory-friendly shows keep the house lights up and the sound lower.Keep planning
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Nutcracker Ballet at Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Rd.: Dec 11 – Dec 13. The Nutcracker by Connecticut Ballet at Stamford Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St.: Dec 12 – Dec 13. Price: From $70 plus fees. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Stamford Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St.: Mon, Dec 28, 2026. Price: From $55 plus fees.
Not one we could confirm on an official page for 2026. We add one as soon as a company posts it.
It depends on the company. The Nutcracker by Connecticut Ballet: Kids 1 and up need a ticket. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company: 2 and up. A full Nutcracker usually runs about two hours with an intermission, so a matinee is easier with preschoolers.
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.
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