# The Nutcracker with kids in Los Angeles, 2026

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
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## Nutcracker shows

- **Hot Chocolate Nutcracker** at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Redondo Beach, CA · about 18 miles away. When: Dec 10 – Dec 13. Time: Dec 10–11 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec 12 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec 13 at 2 p.m. Type: Kids’ version. A remix of the story with hip-hop, jazz, tap and ballet. Official page: https://www.debbieallendanceacademy.com/hcnperformances (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by American Ballet Theatre** at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA · about 40 miles away. When: Dec 10 – Dec 24. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://www.abt.org/events/the-nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Los Angeles Ballet** at Royce Hall at UCLA, then the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA · about 8 miles away. When: Dec 11 – Dec 27. Time: Dec 11–13 at Royce Hall; Dec 18–27 at the Dolby Theatre. Type: Ballet company. Sensory-friendly: Dec 26 at 2 p.m. at the Dolby is a sensory-friendly, relaxed performance. Official page: https://www.losangelesballet.org/2026-2027-season/the-nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at The Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA · about 15 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 10 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)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Los Angeles in 2026?
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.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Los Angeles?
The Nutcracker by Los Angeles Ballet: Dec 26 at 2 p.m. at the Dolby is a sensory-friendly, relaxed performance.

### Is there a short Nutcracker for little kids near Los Angeles?
Hot Chocolate Nutcracker at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center: Dec 10 – Dec 13.

### 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 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/).