The Nutcracker
Austin, TX
- Date
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026 – Wed, Dec 23, 2026
- Local time
- Announced date range; consult the organizer for individual sessions and opening hours
- Venue
- Dell Hall, Long Center
- Admission
- Admission price not confirmed
About this event
Ballet Austin’s 64th annual Nutcracker follows Clara from a holiday party to the Land of Sweets. Stephen Mills supplies the concept and choreography, with Tchaikovsky’s music performed live by the Austin Symphony Orchestra. The production takes place in Dell Hall at the Long Center.
Sixteen separately ticketed performances are published between December 4 and 23, including matinees and evenings. The approximate running time is two hours, with two 50-minute acts and a 20-minute intermission. Choose the specific session in the official schedule; the date range does not imply daily performances. Check current ticket terms and any optional pre-show activities with Ballet Austin.
Organizer: Ballet Austin
Registration & participation: Multiple performances; consult the organizer’s event page for tickets and availability.
Contact the organizer for accessibility information.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute intermission.
Published dates & sessions
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 2:00 PM CST
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 2:00 PM CST
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 2:00 PM CST
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST
- Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM CST
- Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST
- Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 2:00 PM CST
- Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 2:00 PM CST
- Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST
- Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM CST
- Tue, Dec 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM CST
- Tue, Dec 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST
- Wed, Dec 23, 2026 · 2:00 PM CST
Getting there
Dell Hall, Long Center, Austin
Open directions ↗Questions & answers
Where is the production?
The Long Center, Austin.
Are there different performance times?
There are multiple performances; check Ballet Austin’s schedule for the specific date and time.
Sources & latest check
Checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current schedules, admission and availability with the organizer before travel.