# The Nutcracker with kids in Syracuse, 2026

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

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

- **The Nutcracker by Syracuse City Ballet** at Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse, NY · downtown. When: Dec 5 – Dec 6. Time: Dec 5 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec 6 at 2 p.m. Type: Ballet company. The ballet also lists a special children's performance. Check its page for the time. Official page: https://www.syracusecityballet.com/nutcracker-syracuse (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet** at Landmark Theatre, 362 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY · downtown. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: Dec 12 at 1 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/syracuse-ny/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY · downtown. When: Sun Dec 27. Time: Sun Dec 27 at 6 p.m. Price: $71.15–$141.45 with fees. Ages: Ages 2 and up only. Type: Ballet company. A touring show with live orchestra, about 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission. Official page: https://worldballetcompany.com/event/the-oncenter-crouse-hinds-theater-2/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Syracuse in 2026?
The Nutcracker by Syracuse City Ballet at Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater: Dec 5 – Dec 6. Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Landmark Theatre, 362 S Salina St: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Price: Not listed yet; see the ticket page. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, 411 Montgomery St.: Sun Dec 27. Price: $71.15–$141.45 with fees.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Syracuse?
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/).