# The Nutcracker with kids in Virginia Beach–Norfolk, 2026

> We found four Nutcrackers in and around Virginia Beach–Norfolk with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions. The closest, Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, is in Virginia Beach. 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

- **Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet** at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA · Town Center. When: Wed, Nov 25, 2026. Time: Nov 25 at 3 p.m. and 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/virginia-beach-va/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by United European Ballet** at Harrison Opera House, Norfolk, VA. When: Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Time: Fri Dec 4 and Sat Dec 5 at 7 p.m.; Sun Dec 6 at 2 p.m. Ages: Venue suggests ages 3 and up. Type: Ballet company. A touring production with hand-painted sets and a cast of dancers from across Europe. Tickets through Ticketmaster or the Scope box office. Official page: https://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/the-nutcracker-2 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Ballet Virginia** at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach, VA · about 17 miles from downtown Norfolk. When: Dec 11 – Dec 13. Time: Dec 11 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec 12 and 13 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Live music from the Symphonicity orchestra and a cast of more than 100 dancers. Official page: https://www.sandlercenter.org/events/detail/bvnutcracker26 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Harrison Opera House, 160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA. When: Mon Dec 21 and Tue Dec 22. Time: Mon Dec 21 at 7 p.m.; Tue Dec 22 at 2 p.m. Price: $62.20–$151.30 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/harrison-opera-house-2/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Virginia Beach–Norfolk in 2026?
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St: Wed, Nov 25, 2026. Price: Not listed yet; see the ticket page. The Nutcracker by United European Ballet at Harrison Opera House: Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. The Nutcracker by Ballet Virginia at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St.: Dec 11 – Dec 13. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Harrison Opera House, 160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd.: Mon Dec 21 and Tue Dec 22. Price: $62.20–$151.30 with fees.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Virginia Beach–Norfolk?
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 United European Ballet: Venue suggests ages 3 and up. 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/).