Last Chance: Save Up to 25%
Pumpkin spice may be everywhere this season, but we’re already dreaming of Sugar Plums. Now through October 4, save up to 25% on tickets to NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. It’s your final opportunity of the season to save this much on tickets.
Step into a larger-than-life Christmas wonderland where towering puppets come to life, the gargantuan Rat King takes the stage, and snowflakes fill the air. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable holiday tradition.
But hurry—this FLASH SALE ends October 4. Once it’s gone, so are the season’s biggest savings.
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Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte
Welcome to the home of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet in Charlotte! Ovens Auditorium, located adjacent to Bojangles’ Coliseum on East Independence Boulevard, opened along with the original Coliseum in 1955. For nearly half a century, world-greats have graced the stage of Ovens Auditorium. With a seating capacity of approximately 2,460, Ovens has hosted more than 7,000 events, attended by 9.4 million people.
Ovens Auditorium has hosted top events and performances from the Billy Graham Crusade to Bob Hope and Bruce Springsteen. Broadway Shows, symphony concerts, opera, dance recitals and nationally known speakers have also found a home at Ovens, along with countless thousands of graduates who have walked across its stage to receive their diplomas.
Partner Studio
Charlotte Partner Ballet Studio: Legacy Dance Company
Nutcracker wouldn’t be Nutcracker without the local Children’s cast! Dancing along side the full international professional cast are local Charlotte children from Legacy Dance Company. Legacy Dance Company’s mission is to spread the love of movement to today’s youth. Dance builds self-esteem, coordination, flexibility, strength, as well as imagination while improving loco-motor skills. The studio provides a healthy and effective way of instructing dance by merging experience, knowledge of child development and of dance; ultimately promoting and encouraging self-discovery and confidence among all dancers. The studio’s talented staff brings years of professional experience from the national stage to local productions. Staff members are highly qualified and conduct classroom instruction with artistic excellence in mind. Our instructors have trained with some of the best in the industry such as Nancy Giles, Barry Lather, Joe Tremaine, Dee Caspery, Caroline Lewis-Jones and Justin Giles just to name a few.
Save up to 50% and Get a Christmas Keepsake!
Turn your night at the ballet into a holiday tradition. The Ticket + Merch Bundle includes not only admission to the performance but also a special Nutcracker keepsake and one-of-a-kind holiday merchandise you won’t find anywhere else. It’s the perfect way to celebrate together, spark joy, and create memories your family will cherish for years to come.
Groups Save 23% & No Ticketmaster fees!
Save Big – Enjoy discounts of up to 23% on groups of 10+ and avoid large ticketing fees.
Exclusive Experiences – Groups of 25+ are invited to a special Q&A session with a NUTCRACKER! soloist.
Perfect for Every Group – From Girl Scouts earning exclusive ballet patches to office parties in stunning theaters, your group will share in the wonder of this cherished tradition.
Shop Christmas Gifts
Make this Christmas special with gifts under the tree that your family will cherish! From sparkling ornaments to cozy apparel, find the perfect holiday treasures for everyone on your list.
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!
