# The Nutcracker with kids in Portland, 2026

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

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

- **George Balanchine's The Nutcracker** at Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St., Portland, OR · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 5 – Dec 24. Price: From $39, fees included. Ages: All ages welcome. Type: Ballet company. Live music from the OBT Orchestra at every show. Everyone needs a ticket, babies included. Official page: https://www.portland5.com/event/george-balanchines-nutcrackerr (checked 2026-10-30)
- **A Nutcracker Tea** at See the company page for the venue, Portland, OR · about 8 miles away. When: Dec 12 – Dec 20. Time: Dec 12 and 13, and Dec 18 to 20. Type: Kids’ version. A Nutcracker ballet with a tea, danced by the pre-professional company. Official page: https://www.nwdt.org/performances (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Dominic Walsh's Storybook Nutcracker (sensory-friendly)** at Keller Auditorium, Portland, OR · about 1 mile away. When: Wed, Dec 23, 2026. Time: Wednesday, Dec 23 at 10:30 a.m. Type: Kids’ version. Sensory-friendly: A short, narrated version made for young kids, with recorded music and softer sound and lighting. Danced by OBT2. Single tickets go on sale later in the fall. Official page: https://www.portland5.com/event/dominic-walshs-storybook-nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Portland in 2026?
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St.: Dec 5 – Dec 24. Price: From $39, fees included. A Nutcracker Tea at See the company page for the venue: Dec 12 – Dec 20. Dominic Walsh's Storybook Nutcracker (sensory-friendly) at Keller Auditorium: Wed, Dec 23, 2026.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Portland?
Dominic Walsh's Storybook Nutcracker (sensory-friendly): A short, narrated version made for young kids, with recorded music and softer sound and lighting.

### Is there a short Nutcracker for little kids near Portland?
A Nutcracker Tea at See the company page for the venue: Dec 12 – Dec 20. Dominic Walsh's Storybook Nutcracker (sensory-friendly) at Keller Auditorium: Wed, Dec 23, 2026.

### How old should kids be for The Nutcracker?
It depends on the company. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker: All ages welcome. 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/).