# The Nutcracker with kids in Rochester, 2026

> We found four Nutcrackers in and around Rochester with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions. The closest, The Nutcracker by Rochester City Ballet with the Rochester Philharmonic, is in Rochester. Each card has the run time, the youngest age the company allows and the ticket price as posted.

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

- **The Nutcracker by Rochester City Ballet with the Rochester Philharmonic** at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Rochester, NY · downtown. When: Nov 25 – Nov 29. Time: Nov 25 at 7 p.m.; Nov 27 and 28 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Nov 29 at 2 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Characters in costume meet families in the orchestra lobby from 6:15 p.m. before the Nov 25 and Nov 27 evening shows. Official page: https://rpo.org/event/the-nutcracker-with-rochester-city-ballet/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Rochester City Ballet's Nutcracker in Canandaigua** at Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, 20 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY · about 30 miles from Rochester. When: Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Time: Fri Dec 4 at 6 p.m.; Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6 at 2 and 6 p.m. Type: Ballet company. The company's professional dancers with local youth performers. These shows usually sell out, and ThunderTix is the only official seller. Official page: https://rochestercityballet.com/performances/the-nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet** at West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center, 885 E Main St, Rochester, NY · East Main Street. When: Thu, Dec 10, 2026. Time: Dec 10 at 7 p.m. Price: Not listed yet; see the ticket page. Type: Ballet company. The national touring production, in town for one stop only. Official page: https://nutcracker.com/buy-tickets/rochester-ny/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Historic Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave, Lockport, NY · about 55 miles away. When: Sat Dec 26. Time: Sat Dec 26 at 7 p.m. Price: $44–$89 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/historic-palace-theatre-2/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Rochester in 2026?
The Nutcracker by Rochester City Ballet with the Rochester Philharmonic at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre: Nov 25 – Nov 29. Rochester City Ballet's Nutcracker in Canandaigua at Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, 20 Fort Hill Ave.: Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center, 885 E Main St: Thu, Dec 10, 2026. Price: Not listed yet; see the ticket page. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Historic Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave: Sat Dec 26. Price: $44–$89 with fees.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Rochester?
Not one we could confirm on an official page for 2026. We add one as soon as a company posts it.

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