We found three Nutcrackers in and around Northwest Arkansas with 2026 dates posted: three ballet company productions. The closest, The Nutcracker by Ozark Ballet Theater in Springdale, is about 10 miles out. Each card has the run time, the youngest age the company allows and the ticket price as posted.
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Ballet company · to Dec 19 · Arend Arts Center18DecFriThe Nutcracker by Ozark Ballet TheaterBallet company · to Dec 20 · Pat Walker Theater, Springdale High School19DecSatThe Nutcracker by Western Arkansas BalletBallet company · to Dec 20 · ArcBest Performing Arts CenterNothing matches that filter yet.
Shows
Dates, run times, ages and prices come from each ballet company’s or theater’s own page.
Arend Arts Center · Bentonville, AR · about 25 miles from Fayetteville
Pat Walker Theater, Springdale High School · Springdale, AR · about 10 miles from Fayetteville
Good to know: The company expects it to sell out, so book early.
ArcBest Performing Arts Center · Fort Smith, AR · about 60 miles south of Fayetteville
Good to know: The company's 41st Nutcracker. The ballet also hosts a Sugar Plum Fairy Tea on Nov 22 at the Riverfront Glass Pavilion.
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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 Northwest Arkansas Conservatory of Classical Ballet at Arend Arts Center: Dec 18 – Dec 19. The Nutcracker by Ozark Ballet Theater at Pat Walker Theater, Springdale High School: Dec 18 – Dec 20. The Nutcracker by Western Arkansas Ballet at ArcBest Performing Arts Center: Sat Dec 19 and Sun Dec 20. Price: $35 adults, $20 children and students; on sale Nov 2.
Not one we could confirm on an official page for 2026. We add one as soon as a company posts it.
It depends on the company. The Nutcracker by Ozark Ballet Theater: All ages; lap kids 2 and under welcome. 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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