# The Nutcracker with kids in New York City, 2026

> We found four Nutcrackers in and around New York City with 2026 dates posted: three ballet company productions and one shorter kids’ version. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, My First Nutcracker in Manhattan, is about 1 miles out.

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

- **George Balanchine's The Nutcracker** at David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, Manhattan, NY · about 3 miles away. When: Nov 27 – Jan 2. Type: Ballet company. NYCB lists a sensory-friendly performance on Jan 3, 2027 at 1 p.m., just after the regular run. Official page: https://www.nycballet.com/season-and-tickets/george-balanchines-the-nutcracker/george-balanchines-the-nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ · about 20 miles away. When: Fri Nov 27. Time: Fri Nov 27 at 7 p.m. Price: $47.50–$113.50 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/the-carteret-pac/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **My First Nutcracker** at Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St., Manhattan, NY · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 5 – Dec 22. Ages: Ages 3 to 8. Type: Kids’ version. Run time: About 50 minutes. Sensory-friendly: Some dates are sensory-friendly; they are marked on the show calendar. Interactive, so kids can move and answer along. Official page: https://www.nycchildrenstheater.org/show/my-first-nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Brooklyn Nutcracker** at The Theater at City Tech, 275 Jay St., Brooklyn, NY · about 2 miles away. When: Dec 12 – Dec 20. Time: Dec 12, 13, 19 and 20. Type: Ballet company. Mixes ballet with hip-hop and other Brooklyn dance styles. Official page: https://www.brooklynballet.org/company/performances/brooklyn-nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in New York City in 2026?
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center: Nov 27 – Jan 2. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center, 46 Washington Ave: Fri Nov 27. Price: $47.50–$113.50 with fees. My First Nutcracker at Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St.: Dec 5 – Dec 22. The Brooklyn Nutcracker at The Theater at City Tech, 275 Jay St.: Dec 12 – Dec 20.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near New York City?
My First Nutcracker: Some dates are sensory-friendly; they are marked on the show calendar.

### Is there a short Nutcracker for little kids near New York City?
My First Nutcracker at Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St.: Dec 5 – Dec 22, About 50 minutes.

### How old should kids be for The Nutcracker?
It depends on the company. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company: Ages 2 and up only. My First Nutcracker: Ages 3 to 8. 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/).