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 Nutcracker Indianapolis performances created with their needs in mind.
Best Nutcracker Performances for Preschoolers
Nutcracker Vignettes
Location: Indiana History Center
Date: December 13
Time: 1 pm and 3 pm
Details: Performances are 45 minutes long and are included with admission to the Festival of Trees. The Sweet Experience activities and VIP seating require special tickets.
Ballet Storytime
Location: The Indianapolis Public Library, East Washington Branch
Date: November 19
Time: 10:30 am
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Ballet Storytime
Location: The Indianapolis Public Library, Nora Branch
Date: November 26
Time: 10:30 am
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Nutcracker Sweets with the Indianapolis Ballet
Location: Indianapolis Public Library Central Library
Date: December 6
Time: 11:30 am and 1:30 pm
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The Nutcracker: 4 Magical Performances
Location: Carmel Clay Public Library – Main Library
Dates: November 21 and December 1, 3, and 10
Times: November 21 at 11:00 am; December 1 at 10:30 am; December 3 at 10 am; December 10 at 6:30 pm
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Tutus and Treats
Location: Hussey-Mayfield Public Library, Whitestown Branch
Date: November 16
Time: 2 pm
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Nutcracker Storytime with CIDE
Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Whitestown Branch
Date: November 20
Time: 10 am
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Tutus and Treats
Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Zionsville Branch
Date: November 23
Time: 2 pm
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Scenes from the Nutcracker with the Metropolitan Youth Ballet
Location: Hussey-Mayfield Public Library, Zionsville Branch
Date: December 3
Time: 6:30 pm
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Metropolitan Youth Ballet: A Nutcracker Preview
Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Whitestown Branch
Date: December 8
Time: 6:30 pm
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Nutcracker Ballet with CIDE
Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Zionsville Branch
Date: December 10
Time: 10:30 am
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Metropolitan Youth Ballet Presents “Scenes from The Nutcracker Ballet”
Location: Westfield Washington Public Library
Date: December 15
Time: 6:30 pm
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Village Dance Studio’s Nutcracker Short & Suite
Location: Zionsville Community High School
Date: December 7
Time: 2 pm and 5 pm
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Indianapolis Ballet Presents Nutcracker Sweets
Location: Newfields, The Tobias Theater
Dates: December 27-30
Time: 12 pm and 3 pm (3 pm performance only on December 27)
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Where to See Nutcracker Indianapolis Performances
Butler Ballet Presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
Location: Clowes Memorial Hall
Date: December 4-7
Time: December 4 at 7:30 pm; December 5 at 8 pm; December 6 at 2 and 8 pm; December 7 at 12 and 5 pm
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Ballet INitiative Presents Nutcracker with a Twist
Location: The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum
Dates: December 12-14
Time: December 12-13 at 7:30 pm; December 14 at 2:00 pm
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The Nutcracker Presented by Indiana Ballet Conservatory
Location: The Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts
Dates: November 29-30
Time: November 29 at 2 and 7 pm; November 30 at 1 and 6 pm
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The Nutcracker and Dessert Party with the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble
Location: Zionsville High School, STAR Bank Performing Arts Center
Dates: December 12-14
Time: December 12 at 7:30 pm; December 13 at 2 and 7:30 pm; December 14 at 2 pm. Dessert Party is at 12:30 pm prior to each 2 pm performance and requires an additional ticket.
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Indianapolis Ballet Presents the Nutcracker
Location: Clowes Memorial Hall
Dates: December 18-23
Time: December 18 at 7:30 pm (Sensory-friendly performance); December 19 at 7:30 pm; December 20 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm; December 21 at 1 pm & 6 pm; December 23 at 2 pm
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Metropolitan Youth Ballet Presents the Nutcracker
Location: STAR Bank Performing Arts Center, Zionsville
Dates: December 19-21
Time: December 19 at 7:30 pm; December 20 at 2 and 7:30 pm; December 21 at 2 pm
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Location: The Murat Theater at Old National Centre
Date: December 16
Time: 7 pm
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The Children’s Ballet Presents the Nutcracker
Location: Hendricks Live!
Date: December 19-20
Time: December 19 at 7:00 pm; December 20 at 2 pm and 7 pm
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