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Nutcracker by Ramon Moreno School of Ballet

December 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Moreno School of Ballet at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center.

Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love.


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Performance Dates and Times

Friday, December 11, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 12, 2026 — 1:30 PM
Saturday, December 12, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 13, 2026 — 1:30 PM

Ticket Prices

Tickets ($50) available in advance and at the door on performance day

Duration: 2 hours and 10 minutes including one 15-minute intermission.

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$50
555 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park, CA 94520 United States

Nutcracker by Valley Dance Theatre

December 12, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Valley Dance Theatre.

Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love.


BayAreaNutcracker.com: Don't miss the tradition! Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for the complete Bay Area Nutcracker ballet schedule. Click here to find a show near you.


2026  Nutcracker Performance Dates 

December 12th at 2pm and 7pm
December 13th at 2pm
December 18th at 7pm
December 19th at 2pm and 7pm
December 20th at 2pm and 7pm

2026  Nutcracker Ticket Prices

$25-$59 

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$25 – $59
2400 First St
Livermore, CA 94550 United States

Nutcracker by Orza Academy of Ballet

December 19, 2026 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Orza Academy of Ballet and sponsored by the Contra Costa Ballet Foundation.

Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love.


BayAreaNutcracker.com: Don't miss the tradition! Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for the complete Bay Area Nutcracker ballet schedule. Click here to find a show near you.


Performance Dates:
Saturday, December 19 2:30 PM & 6:00 PM
Sunday, December 20 2:30 PM

Ticket Price:
$35

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$35
321 Golf Club Rd
Pleasant Hill, California 94523 United States

Nutcracker by the San Francisco Youth Ballet

December 5, 2026 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

San Francisco Youth Ballet Nutcracker

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the San Francisco Youth Ballet.

This magical, full-length version of The Nutcracker features professional guest artists and the youth talent from the San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy.


BayAreaNutcracker.com: Don't miss the tradition! Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for the complete Bay Area Nutcracker ballet schedule. Click here to find a show near you.


This 2-hour production (including a 15-minute intermission) is geared toward families and is a perfect opportunity to introduce young children to this holiday ballet tradition. As always, there will be photo opportunities with different characters after all performances.

Sugar Plum VIP seating includes a unique pre-show meet & greet with the Sugarplum Fairy (30 minutes before showtime), concession provisions, and a special gift for children under 10. Enjoy the show from the best seats in the house!

Performance Dates and Times:

December 5, 2026 1:30 pm & 5 pm, December 2026, 1:30 pm & 5 pm.

Ticket Prices

$40-$72

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$40
1450 terra Nova Blvd
Pacific, California 94044 United States

San Jose Nutcracker by the New Ballet

December 19, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Today, the New Ballet performs the Nutcracker at the California Theatre. This unique take on the classic tale of Clara and the Nutcracker is set against the backdrop of 1905 San Jose, including its famous electric tower. 

Celebrate the season with two of San Jose’s most beloved performance groups, the Nutcracker performed by the New Ballet and accompanied by Symphony San Jose

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Performance Dates and Times:

Dec. 19 @ 2 pm, 7 pm
Dec. 20, 22, 23 @ 2 pm
Dec. 26 @ 2 pm, 7 pm
Dec. 27 @ 2 pm

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$31.50 – $121.50
345 South 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95113 USA
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