New Mexico Ballet Company and the New Mexico Philharmonic join forces for 2026's edition of Tchaikovsky's must-see holiday classic, for one weekend only! Plus, see stars from the San Francisco Ballet on stage too! An evening spent at a performance of this enchanting show is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

Journey back in time to a frost-covered, gas-lit world and join Clara, her Nutcracker doll, and the mysterious Drosselmeyer in this traditional, festive tale for all the family, presented by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet! Featuring all the magic of the Christmas classic and fusing classical ballet with traditional dances from around the world, including a Chinese ribbon dance, Spanish flamenco, Mexican folklorico, and incredible Ukrainian hopak, this enchanting reimagining is one of the most exciting Nutcrackers to behold. Don't miss the wonder when it flies into the Lensic Theater this December!

Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico brings you the must-see holiday classic, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker! The story of The Nutcracker was originally written by E.T.A. Hoffmann, with Tchaikovsky's masterpiece score accompanying the world-famous ballet, which received its debut over 130 years ago, in 1892. An evening spent at a performance of this enchanting show is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Feliz Navidad! Enjoy this production of The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment from Festival Ballet Albuquerque, playing December 18 - 20 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.