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The Nutcracker with kids in Seattle, 2026.

We found four Nutcrackers in and around Seattle with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker in Seattle, is about 1 miles out. Each card has the run time, the youngest age the company allows and the ticket price as posted.

The quick answersChecked
Is there a sensory-friendly show?The Nutcracker Relaxed Performance: Softer lights and sound, kids can move and make noise, come and go freely, and there are quiet and activity areas1 showIs there a shorter kids’ version?None posted near here yet. Check each card’s run time.Not yet

Last checked · 4 shows · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

By date

Every Nutcracker, by opening date

Tap a show for run time, ages, prices and any sensory-friendly performance.

27NovFriGeorge Balanchine's The NutcrackerBallet company · to Dec 27 · Marion Oliver McCaw Hall11DecFriThe Nutcracker by International Ballet TheatreBallet company · to Dec 23 · See the company page for the venue11DecFriThe Nutcracker by Olympic Ballet TheatreBallet company · to Dec 22 · See the company page for venues11DecFriThe Nutcracker Relaxed PerformanceBallet company · Friday, Dec 11 at 2 p.m. · Marion Oliver McCaw Hall

Shows

Nutcracker shows near Seattle

Dates, run times, ages and prices come from each ballet company’s or theater’s own page.

Nov27to Dec 27

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Marion Oliver McCaw Hall · Seattle, WA · about 1 mile away

Ballet company
Times
Not listed
Run time
2 hours 3 minutes, including a 25-minute intermission
Ages
Not listed
Price
Not listed
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Dec11to 23

The Nutcracker by International Ballet Theatre

See the company page for the venue · Bellevue, WA · about 10 miles away

Ballet company
Times
Not listed
Run time
Not listed
Ages
Not listed
Price
Not listed
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Dec11to 22

The Nutcracker by Olympic Ballet Theatre

See the company page for venues · Everett and Edmonds, WA · about 20 miles away

Ballet company
Times
Dec 11 to 13 in Everett; Dec 17 to 22 in Edmonds
Run time
Not listed
Ages
Not listed
Price
Not listed
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Dec11Fri

The Nutcracker Relaxed Performance

Marion Oliver McCaw Hall · Seattle, WA · about 1 mile away

Ballet companySensory-friendly
Times
Friday, Dec 11 at 2 p.m.
Run time
Not listed
Ages
Not listed
Price
Not listed
Sensory-friendly
Softer lights and sound, kids can move and make noise, come and go freely, and there are quiet and activity areas
Official page ↗Checked Report a problem

Before you go

Making the ballet work with little ones

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.

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Good questions

The Nutcracker in Seattle: the FAQ

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall: Nov 27 – Dec 27. The Nutcracker by International Ballet Theatre at See the company page for the venue: Dec 11 – Dec 23. The Nutcracker by Olympic Ballet Theatre at See the company page for venues: Dec 11 – Dec 22. The Nutcracker Relaxed Performance at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall: Fri, Dec 11, 2026.

The Nutcracker Relaxed Performance: Softer lights and sound, kids can move and make noise, come and go freely, and there are quiet and activity areas.

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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