One of the sweetest holiday traditions is seeing The Nutcracker come to life on stage! From the beautiful costumes and dancing snowflakes to the Sugar Plum Fairy and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music, it’s a wonderful way to make holiday memories with the family.
If you’re looking to enjoy a Nutcracker performance this holiday season, here are several productions happening around Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia and Richmond!
✨ FREDERICKSBURG & SURROUNDING AREAS
🩰 Fredericksburg Ballet Centre
📅 December 12–13, 2026
📍 James Monroe High School, Fredericksburg
• Saturday: 2 PM & 7 PM
• Sunday: 2 PM
🔗 https://fredericksburgballet.com/nutcracker.php
🩰 Creative Movement Dance
📅 December 19–20, 2026
📍 Fredericksburg
• Performance times and ticket information have not yet been announced.
🔗 https://www.creativemovement.dance/the-nutcracker
✨ NORTHERN VIRGINIA
🩰 Dance Academy of Virginia
📅 November 22, 2026
📍 Capital One Hall, Tysons
• 1 PM & 6 PM
🔗 https://www.danceacademyva.com/
🩰 Northern Virginia Ballet
📅 November 28, 2026
📍 Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas
• 2 PM & 6 PM
🔗 https://www.academyofrussianballetva.com/
🩰 Virginia National Ballet
📅 November 27 & December 4, 2026
📍 Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas
• November 27: 2 PM & 6:30 PM
• December 4: 7 PM
🔗 https://www.virginianationalballet.org/
🩰 BalletNova
📅 December 4–6, 2026
📍 Kenmore Middle School, Arlington
• Friday: 7 PM
• Saturday: 2 PM & 7 PM
• Sunday: 1 PM & 5 PM
🔗 https://balletnova.org/
🩰 Centre Company
📅 December 6, 2026
📍 Capital One Hall, Tysons
• 1 PM & 6 PM
• Features guest artists from American Ballet Theatre!
🔗 https://www.centrecompany.org/
🩰 Virginia National Ballet
📅 December 13, 2026
📍 Capital One Hall, Tysons
• 12 PM & 5 PM
🔗 https://www.capitalonehall.com/
🩰 Festival Ballet Virginia
📅 December 18–20, 2026
📍 Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center, Annandale
• Friday: 7 PM
• Saturday: 12 PM & 5 PM
• Sunday: 3 PM
🔗 https://festivalballetvirginia.org/nutcracker
🩰 Manassas Ballet Theatre
📅 December 16–23, 2026
📍 Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas
• Multiple performances throughout the week, including matinees and evening shows.
• Features live music performed by the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra.
🔗 https://manassasballet.org/season/the-nutcracker/
✨ RICHMOND
🩰 Richmond Ballet
📅 December 5–23, 2026
📍 Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond
• Multiple performances throughout the month.
• Accompanied by the Richmond Symphony performing Tchaikovsky’s iconic score live!
🔗 https://richmondballet.com/
🎟️ A FEW THINGS TO KNOW:
• Performance times and ticket prices vary.
• Some performances may sell out, so check ticket availability early.
• Be sure to visit the official links for the latest information before making plans.
Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or introducing your children to ballet for the first time, there are plenty of opportunities to experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season!
💬 Have you ever taken your family to see The Nutcracker? Which production is your favorite?
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