# 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 Nutcracker shows with 2026 dates
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## Nutcracker shows

- **The Nutcracker by Miami City Ballet** at Arsht Center, Miami, FL · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 11 – Dec 27. Ages: 4 and up. Type: Ballet company. Run time: About 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission. Official page: https://www.miamicityballet.org/nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker (sensory-inclusive)** at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, Aventura, FL · about 15 miles away. When: Sun, Dec 13, 2026. Time: Sunday, Dec 13 at 11 a.m. Type: Ballet company. Sensory-friendly: A sensory-inclusive show. Tickets open up through the Broward Center sensory program, so read the event page first. Official page: https://www.aventuracenter.org/events/detail/abt2627-sensory-nutcracker-aventura (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet** at Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL · about 25 miles away. When: Mon, Dec 28, 2026. Time: Dec 28 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Price: Not listed yet; see the ticket page. Type: Ballet company. The national touring production, in town for one stop only. Official page: https://nutcracker.com/buy-tickets/fort-lauderdale-fl/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Miami and Fort Lauderdale in 2026?
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.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Miami and Fort Lauderdale?
The Nutcracker (sensory-inclusive): A sensory-inclusive show. Tickets open up through the Broward Center sensory program, so read the event page first.

### How old should kids be for The Nutcracker?
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.

### 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/).