# The Nutcracker with kids in Worcester, 2026

> We found three Nutcrackers in and around Worcester with 2026 dates posted: three ballet company productions. The closest, The Nutcracker by The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory, is in Worcester. Each card has the run time, the youngest age the company allows and the ticket price as posted.

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

- **The Nutcracker by The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory** at The Hanover Theatre, Main Stage, Worcester, MA · downtown. When: Nov 27 – Nov 29. Time: Nov 27 and 28 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Nov 29 at 1 p.m. Price: $52 to $79, fees included. Ages: All ages. Type: Ballet company. Run time: About 2 hours 6 minutes with a 20-minute intermission. Official page: https://thehanovertheatre.org/event/the-nutcracker26/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by MEM Dance Theatre** at Monty Tech, Fitchburg, MA · about 25 miles north of Worcester. When: Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Time: Public performances Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6; check the studio for showtimes. Type: Ballet company. A studio Nutcracker danced by MEM Dance Theatre students from Sterling. Official page: https://www.memdancetheatre.com/calendar (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Dance Prism Ballet** at Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA · downtown. When: Sun, Dec 13, 2026. Time: Dec 13 at 1 and 5 p.m. Price: $40, $46 or $53. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://mechanicshall.org/event/nutcracker26/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Worcester in 2026?
The Nutcracker by The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory at The Hanover Theatre, Main Stage: Nov 27 – Nov 29. Price: $52 to $79, fees included. The Nutcracker by MEM Dance Theatre at Monty Tech: Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. The Nutcracker by Dance Prism Ballet at Mechanics Hall: Sun, Dec 13, 2026. Price: $40, $46 or $53.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Worcester?
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 The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory: All ages. 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/).