# The Nutcracker with kids in Washington, DC, 2026

> We found four Nutcrackers in and around Washington, DC with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, The Nutcracker by The Washington Ballet in Washington, is about 1 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
- 4 Nutcracker shows with 2026 dates
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## Nutcracker shows

- **The Nutcracker by The Washington Ballet** at Warner Theatre, Washington, DC · about 1 mile away. When: Nov 28 – Dec 27. Type: Ballet company. Set in 1882 Georgetown, with George Washington and other DC characters. Official page: https://www.washingtonballet.org/events/the-nutcracker-2026/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD · about 50 miles away. When: Sun Nov 29. Time: Sun Nov 29 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Price: Prices on the ticket page. 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/weinberg-center-for-the-arts-3/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Phoenix Ballet** at Atlas Performing Arts Center, Washington, DC · about 2 miles away. When: Dec 5 – Dec 6. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://www.phoenixballet.org/thenutcracker-washington-dc (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Maryland Youth Ballet** at Montgomery College, Rockville, MD · about 15 miles away. When: Dec 18 – Dec 27. Type: Ballet company. Sensory-friendly: The Mini-Nut on Dec 5 at 5 p.m. is a short, sensory-friendly version. Official page: https://www.marylandyouthballet.org/tickets/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Washington, DC in 2026?
The Nutcracker by The Washington Ballet at Warner Theatre: Nov 28 – Dec 27. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W Patrick St: Sun Nov 29. Price: Prices on the ticket page. The Nutcracker by Phoenix Ballet at Atlas Performing Arts Center: Dec 5 – Dec 6. The Nutcracker by Maryland Youth Ballet at Montgomery College: Dec 18 – Dec 27.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Washington, DC?
The Nutcracker by Maryland Youth Ballet: The Mini-Nut on Dec 5 at 5 p.m. is a short, sensory-friendly version.

### 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/).