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The Nutcracker with kids in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, 2026.

We found three Nutcrackers in and around Miami and Fort Lauderdale with 2026 dates posted: three ballet company productions. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, The Nutcracker by Miami City Ballet in Miami, is about 1 miles out.

The quick answersChecked
Is there a sensory-friendly show?The Nutcracker (sensory-inclusive): A sensory-inclusive show. Tickets open up through the Broward Center sensory program, so read the event page first1 showIs there a shorter kids’ version?None posted near here yet. Check each card’s run time.Not yet

Last checked · 3 shows · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

By date

Every Nutcracker, by opening date

Tap a show for run time, ages, prices and any sensory-friendly performance.

11DecFriThe Nutcracker by Miami City BalletBallet company · to Dec 27 · Arsht Center13DecSunThe Nutcracker (sensory-inclusive)Ballet company · Sunday, Dec 13 at 11 a.m. · Aventura Arts & Cultural Center28DecMonNutcracker! Magical Christmas BalletBallet company · Dec 28 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. · Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave

Shows

Nutcracker shows near Miami

Dates, run times, ages and prices come from each ballet company’s or theater’s own page.

Dec11to 27

The Nutcracker by Miami City Ballet

Arsht Center · Miami, FL · about 1 mile away

Ballet company
Times
Not listed
Run time
About 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission
Ages
4 and up
Price
Not listed
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Dec13Sun

The Nutcracker (sensory-inclusive)

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center · Aventura, FL · about 15 miles away

Ballet companySensory-friendly
Times
Sunday, Dec 13 at 11 a.m.
Run time
Not listed
Ages
Not listed
Price
Not listed
Sensory-friendly
A sensory-inclusive show. Tickets open up through the Broward Center sensory program, so read the event page first
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Dec28Mon

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave · Fort Lauderdale, FL · about 25 miles away

Ballet company
Times
Dec 28 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Run time
Not listed
Ages
Not listed
Price
Not listed yet; see the ticket page

Good to know: The national touring production, in town for one stop only.

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Know one we missed?Send us the company’s or theater’s page and we’ll check the dates and add it.Suggest a show

Before you go

Making the ballet work with little ones

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.

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Good questions

The Nutcracker in Miami and Fort Lauderdale: the FAQ

The Nutcracker by Miami City Ballet at Arsht Center: Dec 11 – Dec 27. The Nutcracker (sensory-inclusive) at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center: Sun, Dec 13, 2026. Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave: Mon, Dec 28, 2026. Price: Not listed yet; see the ticket page.

The Nutcracker (sensory-inclusive): A sensory-inclusive show. Tickets open up through the Broward Center sensory program, so read the event page first.

It depends on the company. The Nutcracker by Miami City Ballet: 4 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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