# The Nutcracker with kids in Tucson, 2026

> 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.

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

- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at The Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ · downtown. When: Fri Dec 11 and Sat Dec 12. Time: Fri Dec 11 at 7 p.m.; Sat Dec 12 at 2 p.m. Price: $61.48–$136.88 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/fox-tucson/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Ballet Tucson** at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Tucson, AZ · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 18 – Dec 20. Time: Dec 18 at 7 p.m.; Dec 19 and 20 at 1 and 6 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://ballettucson.org/performances/the-nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Winter Magic & The Nutcracker Suite by Sonoran Ballet Academy** at Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, Tucson, AZ · University of Arizona campus. When: Sun Dec 20. Time: Sun Dec 20 at 1 and 5 p.m. Type: Ballet company. 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. Official page: https://www.sonoranballetacademy.com/performances/winter (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet** at University of Arizona Centennial Hall, 1020 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ · University of Arizona. When: Tue, Dec 22, 2026. Time: Dec 22 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/tucson-az/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Tucson in 2026?
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.

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