# The Nutcracker with kids in Kansas City, 2026

> We found four Nutcrackers in and around Kansas City with 2026 dates posted: three ballet company productions and one shorter kids’ version. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, The Nutcracker by Kansas City Ballet in Kansas City, is about 1 miles out.

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## Nutcracker shows

- **The Nutcracker by Kansas City Ballet** at Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO · about 1 mile away. When: Nov 28 – Dec 24. Time: Matinees and evenings; most weekends have two shows. Price: $39 to $154. Ages: Not listed. Type: Ballet company. Run time: Two hours and 15 minutes with one 20-minute intermission. Official page: https://kcballet.org/events/the-nutcracker/ (checked 2026-11-04)
- **Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker** at Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, Kansas City, MO · about 1 mile away. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: Thursday, Dec 3 at 6 p.m. Price: $25. Ages: Not listed. Type: Ballet company. Run time: Two hours and 15 minutes with one 20-minute intermission. Sensory-friendly: Lower sound with the loud surprises softened, house lights stay half up, and kids can get up, move around and talk during the show. Tickets: Tickets for this show are sold through the ballet box office, not online. Official page: https://kcballet.org/events/sensory-friendly-nutcracker/ (checked 2026-11-04)
- **Nutcracker Tea Party** at See the event page for the venue, Overland Park, KS · about 12 miles away. When: Dec 5 – Dec 6. Price: $65 to $125. Ages: Best for ages 3 to 10. Type: Kids’ version. Run time: Under 1 hour. A one-hour version of the ballet with a tea party, made for kids not ready for a two-hour show. Official page: https://www.visitoverlandpark.com/events/nutcracker-tea-party/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet** at Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence, KS · about 40 miles away. When: Dec 11 – Dec 13. Time: Dec 11 at 7 p.m., Dec 12 at 2 p.m., plus Dec 13. Price: From $30. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://lawrenceartscenter.org/event/the-nutcracker-a-kansas-ballet-2026/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Kansas City in 2026?
The Nutcracker by Kansas City Ballet at Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd.: Nov 28 – Dec 24. Price: $39 to $154. Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker at Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Price: $25. Nutcracker Tea Party at See the event page for the venue: Dec 5 – Dec 6. Price: $65 to $125. The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet at Lawrence Arts Center: Dec 11 – Dec 13. Price: From $30.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Kansas City?
Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker: Lower sound with the loud surprises softened, house lights stay half up, and kids can get up, move around and talk during the show.

### Is there a short Nutcracker for little kids near Kansas City?
Nutcracker Tea Party at See the event page for the venue: Dec 5 – Dec 6, Under 1 hour.

### How old should kids be for The Nutcracker?
It depends on the company. Nutcracker Tea Party: Best for ages 3 to 10. 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/).