World Ballet Nutcracker

December 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Today: The Nutcracker performed by World Ballet Nutcracker

Experience the Magic! Kick-off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love. Featuring 40 international dancers, over 150 hand-crafted costumes, and enchanting sets, World Ballet Company’s beloved production is the perfect tradition to share with loved ones.
Make this year’s holiday one to remember.

Duration: 1hr 40 min (including 20-minute intermission)
Audience: 2+

BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area.

Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed. REPORT EVENT

$86 Tickets start at $86

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Holiday, Kids (Ages 6-10), Nutcracker, Pre-Teen (10-12), Santa Clara, Teens

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San Mateo Performing Arts Center

600 North Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94401 United States

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Photos with The Nutcracker & Mouse King

November 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Free photos with The Nutcracker & Mouse King at Santana Row this season.

You’re invited to take free photos with The Nutcracker and Mouse King from the Alameda Civic Ballet, taking place from 1-4 PM on Friday, November 28th and Sunday, December 21st. Photos will take place in Santana Row Park in front of the Christmas Tree.

Plus, make time for the Snow Showers in Park Valencia, free Santa Photos, Balloons, and more.

Stay up to date on holiday events in the Bay Area, visit CelebrateFamily.us/Holiday.

Free

Event Categories:

All Ages, Holiday, Nutcracker, Santa Clara

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Santana Row

356 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128 USA + Google Map

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Nutcracker by Bay Area Youth Ballet

December 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Today: The Nutcracker performed by Bay Area Youth Ballet.

The Nutcracker ballet, is a Christmas family tradition. This holiday season prepare to be transported on a magical journey with Clara and the Nutcracker Prince.

This performance is 2 hours long, including one 15 minute intermission, and is appropriate for all ages.

Dates: December 12th at 6:30pm, December 13th at 4pm, December 14th at 2pm

Ticket Prices: Adult $26-$30; Senior $24-$27;Youth (ages 3 – 12) $18-$23

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$18 – $30

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All Ages, Holiday, Nutcracker, SF and San Mateo

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Skyline College Theatre

3300 College Drive
San Bruno, California 94066 United States + Google Map

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Nutcracker Events in the SF Bay Area

Our Annual Guide to Nutcracker performances in the San Francisco Bay area. Don’t forget the magic of meeting the dancers. Whether the event is called Sweet Dreams, Sugar Plum or Family Performance it always means the same thing, an opportunity to meet and greet costumed cast members, refreshments and perhaps a picture or two with Clara or the Mouse King.

Nutcracker Weekend will be December 13-14, 2025 with December 6-7, 2025 being a close second. These weekends will have the most number of performances.

Sensory Friendly Nutcracker Ballets

Nutcrackers Especially for Kids

Most Nutcracker Ballets are 2 hours long, which might be a bit much for younger fans, here are some events specifically for younger audiences. Plus a student performance by the Oakland Ballet Company.

Oakland Ballet Company also hosts a Sweet Dreams Sweet Dreams Party (character meet and greet) after its perfomances. Tickets are extra.

November 22, 2025

11:00 am The Nutcracker Storytime: Presented by SJDT and Hicklebees

November 29, 2025

The Nutcracker with Orchestra and Puppets | San Francisco

November 30, 2025

The Nutcracker with Orchestra and Puppets | Oakland
The Nutcracker with Orchestra and Puppets | Palo Alto

December 6, 2025

Nutcracker Sweets by Mark Foehringer Dance Project
Nutcracker Sweet by Peninsula Ballet Theatre

December 7, 2025

Nutcracker Sweets by Mark Foehringer Dance Project
Nutcracker Sweet by Peninsula Ballet Theatre

December 12, 2025

Children’s Nutcracker by San Jose Dance Theatre
Sweet Dream Nutcracker by Orinda Ballet

December 14, 2025

My Very First Nutcracker by the New Ballet
Nutcracker Bird by Berkeley Ballet

December 19, 2025

Student Matinee – Oakland Ballet

Free Nutcracker Performances

These Nutcracker events are free or free but RSVP requested. Rachel’s Ballet is always ‘sold out’ but Standing Room Only is usually available. The SF Chamber Orchestra teams up with Children’s Fairyland to present the Nutcracker with Puppets.

November 29, 2025

The Nutcracker with Orchestra and Puppets | San Francisco

November 30, 2025

The Nutcracker with Orchestra and Puppets | Oakland
The Nutcracker with Orchestra and Puppets | Palo Alto

December 12, 2025

Nutcracker by Rachel’s Ballet

Most Unusual Nutcrackers

Wicked fans rejoice! SF Pride Band will host Wicked Dance Along Nutcrackers on December 6 & 7 at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Also, Hip Hop Nutcrackers are on schedule performed by the Peninsula Ballet Theatre.

✨ 2025 Bay Area Nutcracker Ballets ✨

November 7, 2025

7:30 pm Nutcracker by Diablo Ballet - $30 – $59

November 8, 2025

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Diablo Ballet - $30 – $59

7:30 pm Nutcracker by Diablo Ballet - $30 – $59

November 22, 2025

11:00 am The Nutcracker Storytime: Presented by SJDT and Hicklebees - $28

1:00 pm Nutcracker by Los Gatos Ballet - $32 – $65

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Alameda Civic Ballet - $34 – $50

6:00 pm Nutcracker by Los Gatos Ballet - $32 – $65

November 23, 2025

1:00 pm Nutcracker by Los Gatos Ballet - $32 – $65

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Alameda Civic Ballet - $34 – $50

6:00 pm Nutcracker by Los Gatos Ballet - $32 – $65

November 28, 2025

1:00 pm Photos with The Nutcracker & Mouse King - Free

2:00 pm Sensory Friendly Nutcracker by Pacific Ballet Academy - $23

6:00 pm Nutcracker by Pacific Ballet - $35 – $39

November 29, 2025

1:00 pm Nutcracker by Pacific Ballet - $35 – $39

1:00 pm Nutcracker Pinata by Ballet Folklorico Mexico Danza - $35 – $40

2:00 pm The Nutcracker with Orchestra and Puppets | San Francisco - Free

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Contra Costa Ballet - $48

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Jeanne Robinson Dance Arts - $15 – $30

4:30 pm Nutcracker by Contra Costa Ballet - $48

6:00 pm Nutcracker by Pacific Ballet - $35 – $39

7:00 pm Nutcracker by Jeanne Robinson Dance Arts - $15 – $30

7:00 pm Nutcracker Pinata by Ballet Folklorico Mexico Danza - $35 – $40

November 30, 2025

11:00 am The Nutcracker with Orchestra and Puppets | Oakland - Free

1:00 pm Nutcracker by Pacific Ballet - $35 – $39

1:00 pm Nutcracker Pinata by Ballet Folklorico Mexico Danza - $35 – $40

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Contra Costa Ballet - $48

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Jeanne Robinson Dance Arts - $15 – $30

3:30 pm The Nutcracker with Orchestra and Puppets | Palo Alto - Free

4:30 pm Nutcracker by Contra Costa Ballet - $48

December 3, 2025

7:00 pm World Ballet Nutcracker - $86

December 4, 2025

5:30 pm Nutcracker by California Academy Of Performing Arts - $35

December 5, 2025

7:00 pm Nutcracker by Western Ballet - $47 – $56

7:00 pm Nutcracker by Black Diamond Ballet - $20 – $36

7:00 pm Nutcracker by California Academy Of Performing Arts - $35

December 6, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

11:00 am Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP - $23.50 – $65.50

11:00 am Sensory Friendly Nutcracker by Black Diamond Ballet Theatre - $20 – $36

12:30 pm Nutcracker Sweet by Peninsula Ballet Theatre - $38 – $48

1:00 pm Nutcracker by Western Ballet - $47 – $56

1:00 pm Nutcracker by Marin Ballet - $30 – $55

1:30 pm Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP - $23.50 – $65.50

1:30 pm Nutcracker by the San Francisco Youth Ballet - $35 – $65

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Ballet America - $20 – $49

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Ballet Petit - $23 – $30

2:00 pm Nutcracker by California Academy Of Performing Arts - $35

2:30 pm Nutcracker Sweet by Peninsula Ballet Theatre - $38 – $48

3:00 pm Free Family Concert | Livermore-Amador Symphony - Free

3:00 pm Wicked Dance-Along Nutcracker - $27 – $65

4:30 pm Nutcracker Sweet by Peninsula Ballet Theatre - $38 – $48

5:00 pm Nutcracker by the San Francisco Youth Ballet - $35 – $65

6:30 pm Nutcracker by Ballet America - $20 – $49

7:00 pm Nutcracker by Western Ballet - $47 – $56

7:00 pm Nutcracker by Ballet Petit - $23 – $30

7:00 pm Nutcracker by California Academy Of Performing Arts - $35

7:00 pm Wicked Dance-Along Nutcracker - $27 – $65

December 7, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

11:00 am Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP - $23.50 – $65.50

11:00 am Wicked Dance-Along Nutcracker - $27 – $65

12:30 pm Nutcracker Sweet by Peninsula Ballet Theatre - $38 – $48

12:30 pm Nutcracker by California Academy Of Performing Arts - $35

1:00 pm Nutcracker by Western Ballet - $47 – $56

1:00 pm Nutcracker by Marin Ballet - $30 – $55

1:30 pm Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP - $23.50 – $65.50

1:30 pm Nutcracker by the San Francisco Youth Ballet - $35 – $65

1:30 pm Nutcracker by Ballet America - $20 – $49

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Black Diamond Ballet - $20 – $36

2:30 pm Nutcracker Sweet by Peninsula Ballet Theatre - $38 – $48

3:00 pm Wicked Dance-Along Nutcracker - $27 – $65

4:00 pm Nutcracker by Ballet America - $20 – $49

4:30 pm Nutcracker Sweet by Peninsula Ballet Theatre - $38 – $48

5:00 pm Nutcracker by the San Francisco Youth Ballet - $35 – $65

5:00 pm Nutcracker by Marin Ballet - $30 – $55

5:30 pm Nutcracker by California Academy Of Performing Arts - $35

December 9, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

December 10, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

December 11, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

December 12, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

10:30 am Children’s Nutcracker by San Jose Dance Theatre - $50

6:30 pm Sweet Dream Nutcracker by Orinda Ballet - $25 – $30

6:30 pm Nutcracker by Bay Area Youth Ballet - $18 – $30

7:00 pm Nutcracker by Rachel’s Ballet - Free

December 13, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

11:00 am Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP - $23.50 – $65.50

1:00 pm Sweet Dream Nutcracker by Orinda Ballet - $25 – $30

1:00 pm Nutcracker Bird by Berkeley Ballet - $37 – $50

1:30 pm Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP - $23.50 – $65.50

1:30 pm Nutcracker by Ramon Moreno School of Ballet - $45

2:00 pm San Jose Nutcracker by the New Ballet - $31.50 – $121.50

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Valley Dance Theatre - $25 – $59

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Rachel’s Ballet - Free

2:00 pm Nutcracker by San Jose Dance Theatre - $50

4:00 pm Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP - $23.50 – $65.50

4:00 pm Nutcracker by Bay Area Youth Ballet - $18 – $30

5:00 pm Sweet Dream Nutcracker by Orinda Ballet - $25 – $30

5:00 pm Nutcracker Bird by Berkeley Ballet - $37 – $50

7:00 pm San Jose Nutcracker by the New Ballet - $31.50 – $121.50

7:00 pm Nutcracker by Valley Dance Theatre - $25 – $59

7:00 pm Nutcracker by Ramon Moreno School of Ballet - $45

7:00 pm Nutcracker by San Jose Dance Theatre - $50

December 14, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

11:00 am Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP - $23.50 – $65.50

11:00 am My Very First Nutcracker by the New Ballet - $27 – $97

11:00 am Nutcracker by Ramon Moreno School of Ballet - $45

11:30 am Sweet Dream Nutcracker by Orinda Ballet - $25 – $30

1:00 pm Nutcracker Bird by Berkeley Ballet - $37 – $50

1:30 pm Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP - $23.50 – $65.50

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Black Diamond Ballet - $20 – $36

2:00 pm San Jose Nutcracker by the New Ballet - $31.50 – $121.50

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Valley Dance Theatre - $25 – $59

2:00 pm Nutcracker by San Jose Dance Theatre - $50

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Bay Area Youth Ballet - $18 – $30

3:00 pm Nutcracker by Ramon Moreno School of Ballet - $45

3:30 pm Sweet Dream Nutcracker by Orinda Ballet - $25 – $30

4:00 pm Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP - $23.50 – $65.50

5:00 pm Nutcracker Bird by Berkeley Ballet - $37 – $50

December 16, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

December 17, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

December 19, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

10:30 am Nutcracker – Student Matinee Performance - $15

7:00 pm Nutcracker by Valley Dance Theatre - $25 – $59

December 20, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

1:00 am Nutcracker by Stapleton Ballet - $45 – $135

9:00 am Family Dance-Along Nutcracker with SF Ballet - $25

11:00 am Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP - $23.50 – $65.50

1:00 pm Nutcracker by Berkeley City Ballet - $35

1:00 pm Oakland Ballet Nutcracker - $34

2:00 pm San Jose Nutcracker by the New Ballet - $31.50 – $121.50

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Valley Dance Theatre - $25 – $59

2:00 pm Hip-Hop Nutcracker - $49 – $69

2:00 pm Nutcracker by San Jose Dance Theatre - $50

5:00 pm Nutcracker by Berkeley City Ballet - $35

5:00 pm Nutcracker by Stapleton Ballet - $45 – $135

7:00 pm San Jose Nutcracker by the New Ballet - $31.50 – $121.50

7:00 pm Nutcracker by Valley Dance Theatre - $25 – $59

7:30 pm Nutcracker by San Jose Dance Theatre - $50

December 21, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

1:00 am Nutcracker by Stapleton Ballet - $45 – $135

9:00 am Family Dance-Along Nutcracker with SF Ballet - $25

10:15 am Family Dance-Along Nutcracker with SF Ballet - $25

11:00 am Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP - $23.50 – $65.50

11:00 am My Very First Nutcracker by the New Ballet - $27 – $97

1:00 pm Sensory Friendly Nutcracker Dance-Along (Ages 5-12) | SF Ballet - $25

1:00 pm Oakland Ballet Nutcracker - $34

1:00 pm Photos with The Nutcracker & Mouse King - Free

2:00 pm San Jose Nutcracker by the New Ballet - $31.50 – $121.50

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Valley Dance Theatre - $25 – $59

2:00 pm Nutcracker by Peninsula Lively Arts - $49 – $69

2:00 pm Nutcracker by San Jose Dance Theatre - $50

2:30 pm Sensory Friendly Nutcracker Dance-Along (Ages 13-22+) | SF Ballet - $25

4:00 pm Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP - $23.50 – $65.50

7:00 pm Nutcracker by Valley Dance Theatre - $25 – $59

7:00 pm Hip-Hop Nutcracker - $49 – $69

December 22, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

11:00 am My Very First Nutcracker by the New Ballet - $27 – $97

2:00 pm San Jose Nutcracker by the New Ballet - $31.50 – $121.50

December 23, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

2:00 pm San Jose Nutcracker by the New Ballet - $31.50 – $121.50

December 24, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

December 26, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

December 27, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

December 28, 2025

Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

11:00 am Sensory Friendly Nutcracker by SF Ballet - $59

Updated November 7, 2025

Nutcracker by Marin Ballet

December 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Marin Ballet.

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

✨BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area.

Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed. REPORT EVENT

$30 – $55

Event Categories:

Holiday, Kids (Ages 6-10), Marin, Nutcracker, Pre-Teen (10-12), Teens

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Novato High School Performing Arts Center

25 Arthur Street
Novato, CA 94947 United States