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 14
Time: 1 pm and 3 pm
Price: 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, Eagle Branch
Date: November 6
Time: 10:30 am
Price: Free
Ballet Storytime
Location: The Indianapolis Public Library Beech Grove Branch
Date: November 14
Time: 11 am
Price: Free
Ballet Storytime
Location: The Indianapolis Public Library Glendale Branch
Date: November 15
Time: 10:30 am
Price: Free
Nutcracker Sweets with the Indianapolis Ballet
Location: Indianapolis Public Library Central Library
Date: December 7
Time: 12 pm
Price: Free, Registration required.
The Nutcracker: 4 Magical Performances
Location: Carmel Clay Public Library – Main Library
Dates: November 21-22 and December 10-11
Times: November 21 at 10:30 am; November 22 at 11 am; December 10 at 10 am; December 11 at 6:30 pm
Price: Free
Nutcracker Preview with Central Indiana Dance Ensemble
Location: Hussey-Mayfield Public Library, Zionsville Branch
Date: December 3
Time: 10:30 am
Price: Free
Scenes from the Nutcracker with the Metropolitan Youth Ballet
Location: Hussey-Mayfield Public Library, Zionsville Branch
Date: December 9
Time: 6:30 pm
Price: Free
Metropolitan Youth Ballet Presents “Scenes from The Nutcracker Ballet”
Location: Westfield Washington Public Library
Date: December 2
Time: 10:30 am
Price: Free
Village Dance Studio’s Nutcracker Short & Suite
Location: Zionsville Community High School
Date: December 8
Time: 2 pm and 5 pm
Price: $10 for children, $15 for ages 13+
Indianapolis Ballet Presents Nutcracker Sweets
Location: Newfields, The Tobias Theater
Dates: December 27-30
Time: 12 pm and 3 pm
Price: Tickets start at $25
Where to See Nutcracker Indianapolis Performances
Butler Ballet Presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
Location: Clowes Memorial Hall
Date: December 5-8
Time: December 5 at 7:30 pm; December 6 at 8 pm; December 7 at 2 and 8 pm; December 8 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 20-22
Time: December 20-21 at 7:30 pm; December 22 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 30-December 1
Time: November 30 at 2 and 7 pm; December 1 at 1 and 6 pm
Cost: Tickets start at $40
The Nutcracker and Dessert Party with the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble
Location: Zionsville High School, STAR Bank Performing Arts Center
Dates: December 13-15
Time: December 13 at 7:30 pm; December 14 at 2 and 7:30 pm; December 15 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 18+; Dessert Party tickets are an additional $12
Indianapolis Ballet Presents the Nutcracker
Location: The Murat Theatre at Old National Center
Dates: December 19-22
Time: December 19 at 7:30 pm; December 20 at 7:30 pm; December 21 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm; December 22 at 3 pm
Price: Tickets begin at $34.25
Metropolitan Youth Ballet Presents the Nutcracker
Location: Zionsville Community High School
Dates: December 20-22
Time: December 20 at 7:30 pm; December 21 at 2 and 7:30 pm; December 22 at 2 pm
Price: $22 for children, $27 for adults 18+, ages 2 and under free if seated on an adult’s lap
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s Winter Fest Featuring Highlights from the Nutcracker
Location: The Florence at the Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theater
Dates: December 7-8 and 13-15
Time: December 7 at 3 pm and 7 pm; December 8 at 3 pm; December 13 at 7 pm; December 14 at 7 pm; December 15 at 3 pm
Price: $35 for adults, $20 for students
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Location: The Murat Theater at Old National Centre
Date: December 12
Time: 7 pm
Price: Tickets start at $48
The Children’s Ballet Presents the Nutcracker
Location: Hendricks Live!
Date: December 20-21
Time: December 20 at 7:00 pm; December 21 at 2 pm and 7 pm
Price: Tickets start at $25, children 2 and under free if seated on an adult’s lap.
See Indy’s largest Christmas tree on Monument Circle.
Register your budding ballerina for dance lessons.
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