Philadelphia Ballet - The Nutcracker - Tickets & Event Information
Philadelphia Ballet - The Nutcracker is scheduled for Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Kimmel Center - Academy of Music in Philadelphia, PA, featuring Philadelphia Ballet. Ticket listings currently start at $61.25 all-in pricing with no hidden fees across 317 available listings.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Venue: Kimmel Center - Academy of Music
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Address: Philadelphia, PA
Presented by: Kimmel Center - Academy of Music
Featuring: Philadelphia Ballet
The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker, a perennial holiday classic. This performance features the full company bringing Tchaikovsky's score to life with festive sets and costumes, a staple for many during the holiday season. It's a traditional interpretation of the ballet, focusing on the story of Clara and her enchanted journey. This matinee performance on Thursday, December 31, 2026, takes place at the Kimmel Center's Academy of Music in Philadelphia. The Academy is a grand theater, well-suited for ballet productions with its historic architecture and good sightlines. It's a family-friendly event, often attended by those looking for a festive and refined outing.
Philadelphia Ballet - The Nutcracker on Thursday, December 31, 2026 Ticket Snapshot
Tickets for Philadelphia Ballet - The Nutcracker on Thursday, December 31, 2026 start at $61.25 all-in per ticket. 317 live listings covering 1,094 seats are available right now. Prices last updated August 4, 2026 at 11:33 PM CDT.
- Tickets available from
- $61.25 all-in
- Current listing count
- 317
- Seats available
- 1,094
- Lowest club level ticket
- $111.25
- Lowest upper level ticket
- $73.75
- Prices last updated
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- Philadelphia Ballet - The Nutcracker takes place on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Kimmel Center - Academy of Music.
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