Nothing evokes the Christmas spirit more than The Nutcracker, a time-honored classic full of whimsical costumes, beautiful dancing, and that spark of magic that’s sure to excite both young and old. We’re lucky that Indy offers such a wide array of opportunities to see this holiday classic in its old-world charm, but you’ll also find a few new and fresh interpretations. Plus, little wiggle bottoms will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy a showing of the Nutcracker which was created with their needs in mind.
Best Nutcracker Performances for Preschoolers
Nutcracker Vignettes
Location: Indiana History Center
Date: December 16
Time: 1 pm and 3:45 pm
Price: Performances are included with admission to the Festival of Trees. The Sweet Experience activities and VIP seating require special tickets.
Nutcracker Reading Ready Time
Location: Online event hosted by the Indianapolis Public Library
Date: December 6
Time: 10 am
Price: Free, Registration required.
Nutcracker Sweets with the Indianapolis Ballet
Location: Indianapolis Public Library Central Library
Date: December 09
Time: 12 pm
Price: Free, Registration required.
The Nutcracker: 3 Magical Performances
Location: Carmel Clay Public Library – Main Library
Dates: November 17 & 28, December 6
Times: November 17 at 11 am; November 28 at 10 am; December 6 at 6 pm
Price: Free
Nutcracker Preview with Central Indiana Dance Ensemble
Location: Hussey-Mayfield Public Library
Date: November 29
Time: 10:30 am
Price: Free
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble Nutcracker Ballet Performance
Location: Westfield Washington Public Library
Date: November 13
Time: 10:30 am
Price: Free
Ballet Theatre of Carmel Presents “Scenes from The Nutcracker Ballet”
Location: Westfield Washington Public Library
Date: November 20
Time: 6 pm
Price: Free
Village Dance Studio’s Nutcracker Short & Suite (Special Needs Friendly)
Location: Zionsville Community High School
Date: December 10
Time: 2 pm and 5 pm
Price: $10 for children, $15 for ages 13+
Indianapolis Ballet Presents Nutcracker Sweets
Location: Newfields, The Toby
Dates: December 21-23 & 27-30
Time: December 21 at 3 pm; December 22-23 & 27-30 at 12 and 3 pm
Price: Tickets start at $25
Where to See the Nutcracker Ballet in Indy
Butler Ballet Presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
Location: Clowes Memorial Hall
Date: November 30-December 3
Time: November 30 at 7:30 pm; December 1 at 8 pm; December 2 at 2 and 8 pm; December 3 at 12 and 5 pm
Price: Tickets start at $25
Ballet INitiative Presents Nutcracker with a Twist
Location: The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum
Dates: December 15-17
Time: December 15-16 at 7:30 pm; December 17 at 2:00 pm
Cost: $20 for youth 12 and under, $35 for adults
The Nutcracker Presented by Indiana Ballet Conservatory
Location: The Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts
Dates: November 25-26
Time: November 25 at 2 and 7 pm; November 26 at 1 and 6 pm
Cost: Tickets start at $45
The Nutcracker and Dessert Party with the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble
Location: Zionsville High School, STAR Bank Performing Arts Center
Dates: December 1-3
Time: December 1 at 7:30 pm; December 2 at 2 and 7:30 pm; December 3 at 2 pm. Dessert Party is at 12:30 pm prior to each 2 pm performance and requires an additional ticket.
Cost: $20 for children, $30 for adults 17+; Dessert Party tickets are an additional $12
Indianapolis Ballet Presents the Nutcracker
Location: Old National Center
Dates: December 15-17
Time: December 15 at 7:30 pm; December 16 at 2 and 7:30 pm; December 17 at 3 pm
Price: Tickets begin at $24.50
Ballet Theatre of Carmel Presents the Nutcracker
Location: Zionsville Community High School
Dates: December 15-17
Time: December 15 at 7:30 pm; December 16 at 2 and 7:30 pm; December 17 at 2 pm
Price: $22.25 for children, $27.25 for adults 17+, ages 2 and under free if seated on an adult’s lap
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre Presents The Nutcracker
Location: Pike Performing Arts Center
Dates: December 1-3, 7, & 9-10
Time: December 1 & 7 at 7 pm; December 2 & 9 at 2 and 7 pm; December 3 & 10 at 3 pm
Price: $25 for adults, $15 for students
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Location: Old National Centre
Date: December 5
Time: 7 pm
Price: Tickets start at $34.50
The Children’s Ballet Presents the Nutcracker
Location: Danville Community High School
Date: December 22-23
Time: December 22 at 7:00 pm; December 23 at 2:30 pm
Price: $10 for children 12 and under, $20 for adults
Previous Nutcracker Performances We Hope to See Return
Ballet Expressenz presents Suites of the Nutcracker
Location: Pike Performing Arts Center
Dates: December 16-17
Time: December 16 at 7 pm; December 17 at 2 pm
Price: $20
See Indy’s largest Christmas tree on Monument Circle.
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