# The Nutcracker with kids in Inland Empire, 2026

> We found four Nutcrackers in and around Inland Empire with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions. The closest, The Nutcracker by Inland Pacific Ballet, is in Rancho Cucamonga and Claremont. 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 Inland Pacific Ballet** at Lewis Family Playhouse, Rancho Cucamonga; Bridges Auditorium, Claremont, Rancho Cucamonga and Claremont, CA. When: Dec 5 – Dec 20. Time: Lewis Family Playhouse Dec 5 and 6; Bridges Auditorium Dec 19 and 20. Ages: 5 and up. Type: Ballet company. Run time: 1 hr 45 min plus intermission. More than 80 dancers on stage. Buy Lewis Family Playhouse seats from its box office or the ballet's site. Official page: https://ipballet.org/the-nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at The Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA · about 40 miles away. When: Sun Dec 13. Time: Sun Dec 13 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Price: $55.75–$111.75 with fees. Ages: Ages 2 and up only. Type: Ballet company. A touring show, about 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission. Official page: https://worldballetcompany.com/event/downey-theatre/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA · about 55 miles away. When: Fri Dec 18 and Sat Dec 19. Time: Fri Dec 18 at 7 p.m.; Sat Dec 19 at 7 p.m. Price: $71.65–$179.40 with fees. Ages: Ages 2 and up only. Type: Ballet company. A touring show, about 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission. Official page: https://worldballetcompany.com/event/alex-theatre-3/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA · about 55 miles away. When: Sun Dec 27. Time: Sun Dec 27 at 6 p.m. Price: $82.80–$166.80 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/california-center-for-the-arts/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Inland Empire in 2026?
The Nutcracker by Inland Pacific Ballet at Lewis Family Playhouse, Rancho Cucamonga; Bridges Auditorium, Claremont: Dec 5 – Dec 20. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at The Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd: Sun Dec 13. Price: $55.75–$111.75 with fees. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Blvd: Fri Dec 18 and Sat Dec 19. Price: $71.65–$179.40 with fees. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd: Sun Dec 27. Price: $82.80–$166.80 with fees.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Inland Empire?
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 Inland Pacific Ballet: 5 and up. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company: Ages 2 and up only. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company: Ages 2 and up only. 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/).