New Orleans Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker - Tickets & Event Information

New Orleans Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker is scheduled for Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 02:00 PM at Orpheum Theater - New Orleans in New Orleans, LA, featuring The Nutcracker. Ticket listings currently start at $80.00 all-in pricing with no hidden fees across 663 available listings.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 02:00 PM

Venue: Orpheum Theater - New Orleans

Location: New Orleans, LA

Address: New Orleans, LA

Presented by: Orpheum Theater - New Orleans

Featuring: The Nutcracker

The New Orleans Ballet Theatre brings their production of The Nutcracker to the Orpheum Theater. This classic holiday ballet tells the story of Clara and her magical journey, set to Tchaikovsky's enduring score. It's a cornerstone of the holiday season for many, offering a familiar narrative through the lens of a local professional company. This performance on Sunday, December 20, 2026, at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans, is an afternoon matinee. The Orpheum provides a grand setting for a full-scale ballet, making it a suitable option for families, ballet enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a traditional seasonal experience.

New Orleans Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker on Sunday, December 20, 2026 Ticket Snapshot

Tickets for New Orleans Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker on Sunday, December 20, 2026 start at $80.00 all-in per ticket. 663 live listings covering 3,929 seats are available right now. Prices last updated August 22, 2026 at 1:14 AM CDT.

Tickets available from
$80.00 all-in
Current listing count
663
Seats available
3,929
Lowest lower level ticket
$123.75
Lowest club level ticket
$132.50
Lowest upper level ticket
$80.00
Prices last updated

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Need to Knows for New Orleans Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker on Sunday, December 20, 2026

Event overview: Show: The Nutcracker; Venue: Orpheum Theater - New Orleans; City: New Orleans, LA. When and where: Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026; Start time: 02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: New Orleans, LA. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: Gallery 13 at $80.00 all-in per ticket; Lowest club / premium level: Loge 201 at $132.50 all-in per ticket; Lowest lower-level seats: Section 104 at $123.75 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 663 verified listings.

Event overview

Show
The Nutcracker
Venue
Orpheum Theater - New Orleans
City
New Orleans, LA

When and where

Date
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Start time
02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time)
Address
New Orleans, LA

Ticket and seating guide

Cheapest seats right now
Gallery 13 at $80.00 all-in per ticket
Lowest club / premium level
Loge 201 at $132.50 all-in per ticket
Lowest lower-level seats
Section 104 at $123.75 all-in per ticket
Listings on sale
663 verified listings

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New Orleans Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker takes place on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 02:00 PM at Orpheum Theater - New Orleans.
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