nutcracker tickets in Minneapolis, MN
Nutcracker Tickets
December 4th | 7:00PM
December 5th | 1:00PM
December 5th | 5:00PM
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
The Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis
Partner Studio
Minneapolis Partner Ballet Studios: Starz Dance Studio and QC Dance
Nutcracker wouldn’t be Nutcracker without the local Children’s cast! Dancing along side the full international professional cast are local Minneapolis children.
Starz Dance Studio is a locally owned dance studio in Becker, MN dedicated to providing positive, age-appropriate dance education in a supportive environment. Our experienced instructors focus on strong technique, creativity, and personal growth for every dancer.
Whether you are enrolling your child in their first dance class or returning to dance as an adult, Starz offers a place where dancers of all ages feel encouraged and successful.
QC Dance, established in 1970, is one of the few studios in the local Minneapolis area with a long successful lifespan. A forerunner in the industry and community, QC Dance is the leader in providing dancers unique and memorable opportunities for all ages, desires and commitment levels. The studio’s mission is to provide quality dance instruction and a variety of fun opportunities to learn and demonstrate dance skill while building self-esteem. QC offers a wide variety of class options that are age-appropriate and provides a family friendly environment. Their instructors are caring and professional.