# The Nutcracker with kids in Milwaukee, 2026

> 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.

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

- **The Nutcracker by Milwaukee Ballet** at Uihlein Hall, Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 5 – Dec 26. Time: Evenings at 7:30 p.m. with afternoon matinees; Dec 24 at 1 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Milwaukee Ballet says a separate sensory-friendly performance returns in 2026; check its page for the date. Official page: https://milwaukeeballet.org/The-Nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield, WI · about 12 miles away. When: Sun, Dec 13, 2026. Time: Dec 13 at 7 p.m. Price: $53 to $93, fees included. Ages: Recommended for ages 2 and up. Type: Touring show. Run time: 1 hour 40 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission. Official page: https://worldballetcompany.com/event/sharon-lynne-wilson-center-for-the-arts-2/ (checked 2026-11-04)
- **My First Ballet: The Nutcracker** at Uihlein Hall, Marcus Performing Arts Center, Milwaukee, WI · about 1 mile away. When: Tue, Dec 22, 2026. Time: Tuesday, Dec 22 at 6 p.m. Price: Reduced ticket prices. Ages: Made for young kids seeing their first ballet. Type: Ballet company. Sensory-friendly: A relaxed show for little ones, with extras for families before the curtain goes up. Official page: https://milwaukeeballet.org/The-Nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Milwaukee in 2026?
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.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Milwaukee?
My First Ballet: The Nutcracker: A relaxed show for little ones, with extras for families before the curtain goes up.

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

### 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/).