Join Festival Ballet Virginia for the wonderful holiday tradition of The Nutcracker Ballet.

Experience the full-length version of The Nutcracker Ballet on December 18-20, 2026, featuring Tchaikovsky’s complete score. Follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they travel through the Land of the Snowflakes and on to the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy, where all of the sweets come to life.

Showtimes:

• Dec 18, 2026 @ 7 pm
• Dec 19, 2026 @ 12 pm & 5 pm
• Dec 20, 2026 @ 3 pm

While at the show, visit our unique holiday boutique to finish up your holiday shopping. The boutique, featuring ornaments, nutcrackers, handmade items, stocking stuffers, jewelry, books, toys, a raffle, and a wide variety of sweets, will be open before and after the performance, as well as during intermission.

Scout groups will receive special pricing, a goody bag, and other fun perks! Plus, each Scout will receive a special Nutcracker patch! Click here for registration information.

You can purchase tickets online using the link below.