We found four Nutcrackers in and around Tucson with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions. The closest, The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company, is in Tucson. Each card has the run time, the youngest age the company allows and the ticket price as posted.
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Tap a show for run time, ages, prices and any sensory-friendly performance.
Ballet company · to Dec 12 · The Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W Congress St18DecFriThe Nutcracker by Ballet TucsonBallet company · to Dec 20 · Linda Ronstadt Music Hall20DecSunWinter Magic & The Nutcracker Suite by Sonoran Ballet AcademyBallet company · Sun Dec 20 at 1 and 5 p.m. · Stevie Eller Dance Theatre22DecTueNutcracker! Magical Christmas BalletBallet company · Dec 22 at 7 p.m. · University of Arizona Centennial Hall, 1020 E University BlvdNothing matches that filter yet.
Shows
Dates, run times, ages and prices come from each ballet company’s or theater’s own page.
The Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W Congress St · Tucson, AZ · downtown
Good to know: A touring show, about 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall · Tucson, AZ · about 1 mile away
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre · Tucson, AZ · University of Arizona campus
Good to know: A student show in two acts. Act 1 mixes ballet, jazz and contemporary pieces, and Act 2 is the Nutcracker Suite. The academy's youngest dancers are in it.
University of Arizona Centennial Hall, 1020 E University Blvd · Tucson, AZ · University of Arizona
Good to know: The national touring production, in town for one stop only.
Before you go
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.Keep planning
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The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at The Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W Congress St: Fri Dec 11 and Sat Dec 12. Price: $61.48–$136.88 with fees. The Nutcracker by Ballet Tucson at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall: Dec 18 – Dec 20. Winter Magic & The Nutcracker Suite by Sonoran Ballet Academy at Stevie Eller Dance Theatre: Sun Dec 20. Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at University of Arizona Centennial Hall, 1020 E University Blvd: Tue, Dec 22, 2026. Price: Not listed yet; see the ticket page.
Not one we could confirm on an official page for 2026. We add one as soon as a company posts it.
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.
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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