# The Nutcracker with kids in Philadelphia, 2026

> We found three Nutcrackers in and around Philadelphia with 2026 dates posted: two ballet company productions and one shorter kids’ version. Three have a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker in Philadelphia, is about 1 miles out.

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

- **A Philadelphia Nutcracker** at Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA · about 18 miles away. When: Dec 4 – Dec 7. Type: Ballet company. Sensory-friendly: Sun Dec 7 at 1 p.m. is a 50-minute sensory-friendly show. Official page: https://www.philadancetheatre.org/nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)
- **George Balanchine's The Nutcracker** at Academy of Music, Broad and Locust, Philadelphia, PA · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 4 – Dec 31. Type: Ballet company. Sensory-friendly: Dec 26 at noon is sensory-friendly. Official page: https://philadelphiaballet.org/26-27-season/george-balanchines-the-nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Enchanted Nutcracker** at Miller Theater, Philadelphia, PA · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 4 – Dec 7. Time: Dec 4, 6 and 7. Price: From $10. Type: Kids’ version. Run time: 60 to 90 minutes. Sensory-friendly: Performances are sensory-friendly. Official page: https://www.therockschool.org/nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Philadelphia in 2026?
A Philadelphia Nutcracker at Montgomery County Community College: Dec 4 – Dec 7. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at Academy of Music, Broad and Locust: Dec 4 – Dec 31. The Enchanted Nutcracker at Miller Theater: Dec 4 – Dec 7. Price: From $10.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Philadelphia?
A Philadelphia Nutcracker: Sun Dec 7 at 1 p.m. is a 50-minute sensory-friendly show. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker: Dec 26 at noon is sensory-friendly. The Enchanted Nutcracker: Performances are sensory-friendly.

### Is there a short Nutcracker for little kids near Philadelphia?
The Enchanted Nutcracker at Miller Theater: Dec 4 – Dec 7, 60 to 90 minutes.

### 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/).