It's the most wonderful time of the year, Nutcracker Season! The Nutcracker ballet has become a holiday tradition for dancers and dance lovers and there are so many opportunities to take in this wonderful performance near you. Whether you check out The Nutcracker from a traditional professional company like The National Ballet of Canada in Toronto, catch one of the many Ontario performance dates of Jorgen Dance's tour, take in an international production like The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine or watch our talented local dancers take the stage from dance studio's like Just 4 Kicks you won't be disappointed. And of course you can always grab a cup of hot coco, turn the Christmas lights on and hit play from home. So whether you're favourite part of the Nutcracker is watching the growing Christmas tree, heading to the icy realm of the Snow Queen or you're dreaming of Sugar Plum Fairies, the tradition of The Nutcracker Ballet never disappoints.

 

Want to win tickets to see Jorgen Dance The Nutcracker at their Orillia Performance? We've partnered with them to give away a pair of tickets and will be onsite with a Gabie's Pop Up Shop Nutcracker Edition. For your chance to win tickets head to our Instagram to enter. Contest runs until Sunday November 6th. 

 

LIVE PERFORMANCES

The National Ballet of Canada

The Nutcracker
December 8th to 30th 2023
Four Season Centre, Toronto
www.national.ballet.ca

 

Jorgen Dance
The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition
November 22nd to December 31st 2023
At Theatres Across Ontario including:
Orillia, Markham, Peterborough, North Bay, Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Guelph
www.canadasballetjorgen.ca

State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
The Nutcracker
November 30th to December 9th
At Select Ontario Theatres including
Mississauga, Burlington , Brockville, Kingston, Chatham 

Victoria Ballet Presents The Nutcracker December 16th & 17th Richmond Hill Performing Arts Centre Get Your Tickets Victoria Ballet Company proudly presents The Nutcracker, featuring the exceptionally talented dancers of the Victoria Ballet Company, who will be joined by local and international guest ballet performers and dedicated ballet students to bring the enchanting story to life. This timeless family Christmas tradition has graced the stage for years, captivating imaginations and hearts alike. Our exceptional rendition of The Nutcracker will transport the audience into Claire’s enchanting Christmas party and her magical journey into the world of imagination.

 

 

 

WATCH FROM HOME

The Nutcracker And Four Realms Featuring Misty Copeland Streaming on Disney+ Watch the Trailer	George Balanchine's The Nutcracker with NYC Ballet Streaming on Prime Video Watch the Trailer
The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker Debbie Allen Dance Academy Streaming on Netflix Watch the Trailer	Nutcracker & The Magic Flute Children's Animation  To rent or buy on Prime Watch the Trailer