Spectacular Nutcracker Indianapolis Performances | Nutcracker for Kids 2024

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.

Nutcracker Indianapolis for Kids: A girl portraying Clara from the Nutcracker cradles a Nutcracker toy in her arms.

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

Nutcracker Indianapolis: A ballerina in a white tutu pirouettes on a grand stage.

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

Nutcracker Indianapolis: An illustrated Clara from The Nutcracker twirls with her new nutcracker toy in front of a Christmas tree.

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.

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