# The Nutcracker with kids in Ventura County, 2026

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
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## Nutcracker shows

- **The Nutcracker by Ventura County Ballet** at Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Oxnard, CA · about 8 miles from Ventura. When: Dec 5 – Dec 6. Time: Dec 5 at 3 p.m.; Dec 6 at 2 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Sensory-friendly: A sensory-friendly performance runs Dec 5 at 11 a.m. Official page: https://www.venturacountyballet.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Pacific Festival Ballet** at Fred Kavli Theatre, Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks, CA · about 30 miles from Ventura. When: Dec 18 – Dec 20. Type: Ballet company. New York City Ballet stars Tiler Peck and Gonzalo Garcia dance as guests. Official page: https://bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/pacific-festival-ballet-presents-the-nutcracker26 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by State Street Ballet** at The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara, CA · about 30 miles up the coast from Ventura. When: Fri Dec 18, Sat Dec 19 and Sun Dec 20. Time: Fri Dec 18 at 6 p.m.; Sat Dec 19 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun Dec 20 at 2 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Professional dancers and more than 100 State Street Ballet Academy students, with a live orchestra. Official page: https://statestreetballet.com/the-nutcracker-2026 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Fred Kavli Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA · about 25 miles away. When: Mon Dec 28. Time: Mon Dec 28 at 7 p.m. Price: $65.65–$155.90 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/fred-kavli-theater/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Ventura County in 2026?
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.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Ventura County?
The Nutcracker by Ventura County Ballet: A sensory-friendly performance runs Dec 5 at 11 a.m.

### 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/).