We found four Nutcrackers in and around Ventura County with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, The Nutcracker by Ventura County Ballet in Oxnard, is about 8 miles out. 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 6 · Oxnard Performing Arts Center18DecFriThe Nutcracker by Pacific Festival BalletBallet company · to Dec 20 · Fred Kavli Theatre, Bank of America Performing Arts Center18DecFriThe Nutcracker by State Street BalletBallet company · to Dec 20 · The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St.28DecMonThe Nutcracker by World Ballet CompanyBallet company · Mon Dec 28 at 7 p.m. · Fred Kavli Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks BlvdNothing matches that filter yet.
Shows
Dates, run times, ages and prices come from each ballet company’s or theater’s own page.
Oxnard Performing Arts Center · Oxnard, CA · about 8 miles from Ventura
Fred Kavli Theatre, Bank of America Performing Arts Center · Thousand Oaks, CA · about 30 miles from Ventura
Good to know: New York City Ballet stars Tiler Peck and Gonzalo Garcia dance as guests.
The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. · Santa Barbara, CA · about 30 miles up the coast from Ventura
Good to know: Professional dancers and more than 100 State Street Ballet Academy students, with a live orchestra.
Fred Kavli Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd · Thousand Oaks, CA · about 25 miles away
Good to know: A touring show with live orchestra, about 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
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 Ventura County Ballet at Oxnard Performing Arts Center: Dec 5 – Dec 6. The Nutcracker by Pacific Festival Ballet at Fred Kavli Theatre, Bank of America Performing Arts Center: Dec 18 – Dec 20. The Nutcracker by State Street Ballet at The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St.: Fri Dec 18, Sat Dec 19 and Sun Dec 20. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Fred Kavli Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd: Mon Dec 28. Price: $65.65–$155.90 with fees.
The Nutcracker by Ventura County Ballet: A sensory-friendly performance runs Dec 5 at 11 a.m.
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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