We found three Nutcrackers in and around Milwaukee with 2026 dates posted: two ballet company productions and one touring show. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, The Nutcracker by Milwaukee Ballet in Milwaukee, is about 1 miles out.
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Ballet company · to Dec 26 · Uihlein Hall, Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St.13DecSunThe Nutcracker by World Ballet CompanyTouring show · Dec 13 at 7 p.m. · Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts22DecTueMy First Ballet: The NutcrackerBallet company · Tuesday, Dec 22 at 6 p.m. · Uihlein Hall, Marcus Performing Arts CenterNothing matches that filter yet.
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Dates, run times, ages and prices come from each ballet company’s or theater’s own page.
Uihlein Hall, Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St. · Milwaukee, WI · about 1 mile away
Good to know: Milwaukee Ballet says a separate sensory-friendly performance returns in 2026; check its page for the date.
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts · Brookfield, WI · about 12 miles away
Uihlein Hall, Marcus Performing Arts Center · Milwaukee, WI · about 1 mile away
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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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The Nutcracker by Milwaukee Ballet at Uihlein Hall, Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St.: Dec 5 – Dec 26. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts: Sun, Dec 13, 2026. Price: $53 to $93, fees included. My First Ballet: The Nutcracker at Uihlein Hall, Marcus Performing Arts Center: Tue, Dec 22, 2026. Price: Reduced ticket prices.
My First Ballet: The Nutcracker: A relaxed show for little ones, with extras for families before the curtain goes up.
It depends on the company. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company: Recommended for ages 2 and up. My First Ballet: The Nutcracker: Made for young kids seeing their first ballet. 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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