nutcracker tickets in Lexington, KY
Performances
Lexington, KY
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
University of Kentucky Singletary Center for the Arts
859.257.4929
November 7th | 3:00 PM
America's Favorite Holiday Tradition!
2026 Season
Make this the Christmas they’ll never forget with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America — a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this grand production transforms the stage into an unforgettable celebration of the season — one your family will treasure for years to come. Get tickets now!
The Theater
Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts at the University of Kentucky In Lexington
Partner Studio
Lexington Partner Ballet Studio: Step-N-Out Dance
Nutcracker wouldn’t be Nutcracker without the local Children’s cast! Dancing along side the full international professional cast are local Lexington children from Step-N-Out Dance. Step-N-Out Dance Studio has been producing Future Stars for over 30 years. Many students have gone on to appear / worked for well known groups and industries such as Stephen Foster Story, Kentucky Kingdom, Kings Island, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Iroquois Amphitheater, New York City Rockettes, Disney World, Cruise Ship Shows, Louisville Ballet, News Casts, Louisville Ladybirds, UDA Dance Instructors, Super Bowl Halftime Performances, and many more.
