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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Today: My Very First Nutcracker, a special 1 hour Nutcracker for kids, performed by the New Ballet at the California Theatre. Come early for pre-concert festivities and fun!
For Our Youngest Audiences! “My Very First Nutcracker” is a special one-act presentation of “The San Jose Nutcracker,” ideal for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and young children.
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This joyful holiday production features the festive holiday party, at which Uncle Nikola reveals his fascinating gifts. Kids will marvel at the historic San Jose Electric Light Tower rising magically above the streets of San Jose, and cheer on adorable mice and toy soldiers who compete to win a magic crown.
Performance Dates and Times:
December 20, 22, 23, and 27, 2026 at 11 am | 1 hour in length
Pre-Concert Festivities
The fun begins with festive holiday decorations in the elegant lobby and holiday music played on the theatre’s historical organ. Attendees will enjoy opportunities to interact with costumed characters and be photographed in magical fairytale settings, plus enjoy treats and toys available for purchase. Throughout the venue, a special play zone featuring two brick pits — one with DUPLO bricks and one with Soft Bricks provided by Legoland exclusively for My Very First Nutcracker — adds an extra touch of magic to the experience.
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When Clara and Fritz sneak downstairs to rescue their childhood favorites from the donation bin, a little holiday magic shrinks them and sends them on a wild adventure through San Francisco. Along the way, they’ll meet a rat-wrangling sheriff, a mysterious Pinball Wizard, a crew of Barbies and Kens, and plenty of unexpected friends.
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As they search for a way home, Clara learns that she doesn’t need the latest trends to be herself, while Fritz discovers that it’s okay to let people know when he’s overwhelmed. And with a little help from the audience, they’ll learn that the greatest magic of all is friendship.
You’ll waltz! You’ll march! You’ll pirouette! You’ll sing along! Through it all, you’ll enjoy music from The Nutcracker ballet, Toy Story, Barbie, and other fun childhood favorites, performed live by the 75-piece San Francisco Pride Band, the Official Band of San Francisco!
Four Shows: Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 3 pm & 7 pm; Sunday, December 20 at 11 am & 3 pm.
Ticket Prices: $30-$50
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A Bay Area family favorite!!! Oakland Ballet’s Nutcracker, December 19 and 20, 2026 at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland.
The spirit of the holidays is brought to life with beautiful dancing, magnificent scenery, and imaginative costumes. Cheer on Marie and her soldiers as she rescues the Nutcracker Prince from the evil Rat King and then soar with our dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets where luscious treats await.
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Enhance your Nutcracker experience by adding on a ticket to the Sweet Dreams Party where you will meet the cast and characters of The Nutcracker, pose for photographs, collect autographs, and enjoy treats and refreshments.
Saturday, December 19, 2026 – 3:30pm Sunday, December 20, 2026 – 3:30pm
This event is family friendly. All ages require a ticket, and you must have an accompanying ticket to the performance of Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker.
Today: Laser Holiday Magic at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College.
It’s the Holiday Season! This highly popular laser show features a mix of everyone’s favorite holiday music and gives new meaning to the term “holiday lights”. The show contains holiday music selections such as:
Joy to the World, Jingle Bell Rock, Let it Snow, Rockin‘ Round the Christmas Tree, and more!
Family Audience/ Children 5 yrs and older.
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