Taken from our Bay Area Nutcracker site, her are performances in the East Bay.
There will be over 50 performances in the East Bay area in 2026. Nutcracker Weekend will be December 19 and 20, with December 12-13, 2026 being a close second. These weekends will have the most number of performances.
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Some Special Shows for Families:
Even though the Nutcracker is considered a family event, there are some very special performances scheduled 2026. A more complete list is included below (Specialty Performances), but there are several that should be mentioned because they stand out from the rest.
- Sensory Friendly Nutcracker by Black Diamond Ballet, Nov. 21, 2026 [LINK]
- Free Nutcracker perfomance by Rachel’s Ballet, December 11, 2026 [LINK]
- Free Nutcracker with Orchestra and Puppets by SFCO and Children’s FairyLand, November 29, 2026 [LINK]