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Nutcracker Sweets by MFDP

December 5, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Mark Foehringer Dance Project | SF at Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture.

Nutcracker Sweets is a danced storytelling, developed in a special 50-minute version and performed with live music for children of all ages. “Nutcracker Sweets feels like a dance theater production, not a traditional Nutcracker, and pure, unadulterated fun.”


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Nutcracker Performance Dates and Times

December 5, 2026 at 11:00am and 1:30pm
December 6, 2026 at 11:00am and 1:30pm
December 12, 2026 at 11:00am, 1:30pm and 4:00pm
December 13, 2026 at 11:00am, 1:30pm and 4:00pm
December 19, 2026 at 11:00am, 1:30pm and 4:00pm
December 20, 2026 at 11:00am, 1:30pm and 4:00pm

Nutcracker Performance Ticket Prices

$23.50-$65.50

$23.50
2 Marina Boulevard
San Francisco, California 94123 United States

Nutcracker – Student Matinee Performance

December 19, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

2025 Bay Area Nutcracker Ballets

Oakland Ballet Company invites East Bay teachers and students to take part in our special, educational student programs. During Production in Action performances, students are treated not only to full-length versions of upcoming OBC performances, but also witness the behind-the-scene elements of a professional dance performance, such as scene changes.

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$15
2025 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
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Free Family Concert | Livermore-Amador Symphony

December 5, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Discover a fantastic selection of family-friendly holiday events happening in the San Francisco Bay Area—check them out at CelebrateFamily.us!

Free Family Concert with the Livermore-Amador Symphony

Enjoy a special family treat before the holidays with Bankhead Resident Companies, Livermore Amador- Symphony playing seasonal holiday favorites and Valley Dance Theatre performing selections from The Nutcracker. 

The concert is free, but tickets are required for admission.

Bay area holiday events 2026 for kids and families at CelebrateFamily.us

✨ Don’t miss out on the magic! Explore the ultimate list of holiday events and tree family fun on CelebrateFamily.us.✨

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

Free Tickets are required for admission.
2400 First St
Livermore, CA 94550 United States

Nutcracker by Berkeley City Ballet

December 12, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Berkeley City Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Today: Berkeley City Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the John and Jean Knox Performing Arts Center in San Pablo.

BCB brings the magic of this holiday classic to life with a full-length production, performed by BCB students and featuring Bay Area professional dancers.


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 and Times:

Saturday, December 12,2026 at 1 pm and 5 pm
Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 1 pm & 5 pm

Ticket Prices:

$35

Image Credit/Courtesy: Berkeley City Ballet. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed. REPORT EVENT

$35
2600 Mission Bell Dr
San Pablo, California 94608 United States

Nutcracker by Western Ballet

December 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Western Ballet performs the Nutcracker in Mountain View Ca.

Today: The Nutcracker performed by Western Ballet.

Western Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” is a holiday tradition filled with delight. Join Clara, Fritz and all their friends as they celebrate the festive season with the magic of Drosselmeyer, toys that come to life and Clara’s enchanting visit to the Kingdom of Sweets.

Sweet Tea Party: Join us after the performance for our Sweet Tea where audience members can meet the dancers.

Performance Dates/Times:
Friday, December 5 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 at 1 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
$55.50 Regular
$52 Seniors (62 and over), Students (21 and under)
$47 Children 12 and under.

Image courtesy/credit: Western Ballet.

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$47 – $56
500 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA 94039