We found five Nutcrackers in and around Los Angeles with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions and one shorter kids’ version. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, The Nutcracker by Los Angeles Ballet in Los Angeles, is about 8 miles out.
By date
Tap a show for run time, ages, prices and any sensory-friendly performance.
Kids’ version · to Dec 13 · Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center10DecThuThe Nutcracker by American Ballet TheatreBallet company · to Dec 24 · Segerstrom Center for the Arts11DecFriThe Nutcracker by Los Angeles BalletBallet company · to Dec 27 · Royce Hall at UCLA, then the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood13DecSunThe Nutcracker by World Ballet CompanyBallet company · Sun Dec 13 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. · The Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd18DecFriThe Nutcracker by World Ballet CompanyBallet company · to Dec 19 · Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand BlvdNothing matches that filter yet.
Shows
Dates, run times, ages and prices come from each ballet company’s or theater’s own page.
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center · Redondo Beach, CA · about 18 miles away
Good to know: A remix of the story with hip-hop, jazz, tap and ballet.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts · Costa Mesa, CA · about 40 miles away
Royce Hall at UCLA, then the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood · Los Angeles, CA · about 8 miles away
The Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd · Downey, CA · about 15 miles away
Good to know: A touring show, about 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Blvd · Glendale, CA · about 10 miles away
Good to know: A touring show, about 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
Know one we missed?Send us the company’s or theater’s page and we’ll check the dates and add it.Suggest a showBefore you go
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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This week in LADated outings for ages 0–6, checked every ThursdayGood questions
Hot Chocolate Nutcracker at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center: Dec 10 – Dec 13. The Nutcracker by American Ballet Theatre at Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Dec 10 – Dec 24. The Nutcracker by Los Angeles Ballet at Royce Hall at UCLA, then the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood: Dec 11 – Dec 27. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at The Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd: Sun Dec 13. Price: $55.75–$111.75 with fees. Plus one more on this page.
The Nutcracker by Los Angeles Ballet: Dec 26 at 2 p.m. at the Dolby is a sensory-friendly, relaxed performance.
Hot Chocolate Nutcracker at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center: Dec 10 – Dec 13.
It depends on the company. 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.
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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