# The Nutcracker with kids in Pittsburgh, 2026

> We found five Nutcrackers in and around Pittsburgh with 2026 dates posted: five ballet company productions. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, The Nutcracker by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in Pittsburgh, is about 1 miles out. Each card has the run time, the youngest age the company allows and the ticket price as posted.

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

- **The Nutcracker by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre** at Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, PA · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 4 – Dec 27. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://pbt.org/performances/nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Texture Ballet School** at See Texture's page for venues, Pittsburgh, PA · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 5 – Dec 12. Time: Dec 5 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec 12 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Greensburg. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://www.textureballet.org/the-nutcracker.html (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker (sensory-friendly)** at Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, PA · about 1 mile away. When: Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Time: Sunday, Dec 6 at 4:30 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Sensory-friendly: A relaxed show where extra sound and movement in the seats is expected, with softer sound and effects and quiet spaces in the lobby. Official page: https://pbt.org/performances-tickets/sensory-friendly-performances/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh** at Thomas Jefferson High School Theater, Jefferson Hills, PA · about 12 miles away. When: Dec 11 – Dec 13. Time: Dec 11 at 7 p.m.; Dec 12 and 13 at noon and 5 p.m. Price: $20 reserved seats. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://balletacademypgh.com/the-nutcracker-december-11-13-at-tjhs/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Jazz Nutcracker** at Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Pittsburgh, PA · about 5 miles away. When: Dec 12 – Dec 13. Time: Dec 12 at 7 p.m.; Dec 13 at 2 p.m. Price: $35; kids under 12 $25. Type: Ballet company. Ballet set to a jazz take on the score. Official page: https://kelly-strayhorn.org/events/confluence-ballet-presents-jazz-nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Pittsburgh in 2026?
The Nutcracker by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre at Benedum Center: Dec 4 – Dec 27. The Nutcracker by Texture Ballet School at See Texture's page for venues: Dec 5 – Dec 12. The Nutcracker (sensory-friendly) at Benedum Center: Sun, Dec 6, 2026. The Nutcracker by Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh at Thomas Jefferson High School Theater: Dec 11 – Dec 13. Price: $20 reserved seats. Plus one more on this page.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Pittsburgh?
The Nutcracker (sensory-friendly): A relaxed show where extra sound and movement in the seats is expected, with softer sound and effects and quiet spaces in the lobby.

### 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/).