The Nutcracker - Tickets & Event Information

The Nutcracker is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 02:00 PM at Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie, LA, featuring The Nutcracker. Ticket listings currently start at $60.00 all-in pricing with no hidden fees across 314 available listings.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 02:00 PM

Venue: Jefferson Performing Arts Center

Location: Metairie, LA

Address: Metairie, LA

Presented by: Jefferson Performing Arts Center

Featuring: The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker ballet returns to Metairie, performed by the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. This production offers a traditional take on the classic holiday story, featuring Tchaikovsky's score and familiar choreography. It's a chance to see a well-known work presented by a local institution. Catch The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The Jefferson Performing Arts Center provides a proscenium stage setting, suitable for classical dance. This matinee performance is generally a good fit for families and those looking for a festive, structured theater experience.

The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 19, 2026 Ticket Snapshot

Tickets for The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 19, 2026 start at $60.00 all-in per ticket. 314 live listings covering 1,883 seats are available right now. Prices last updated August 22, 2026 at 1:33 AM CDT.

Tickets available from
$60.00 all-in
Current listing count
314
Seats available
1,883
Lowest lower level ticket
$96.25
Lowest upper level ticket
$60.00
Prices last updated

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Need to Knows for The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 19, 2026

Event overview: Show: The Nutcracker; Venue: Jefferson Performing Arts Center; City: Metairie, LA. When and where: Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026; Start time: 02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Metairie, LA. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: Balcony Center at $60.00 all-in per ticket; Lowest lower-level seats: Orchestra Left at $96.25 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 314 verified listings.

Event overview

Show
The Nutcracker
Venue
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
City
Metairie, LA

When and where

Date
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Start time
02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time)
Address
Metairie, LA

Ticket and seating guide

Cheapest seats right now
Balcony Center at $60.00 all-in per ticket
Lowest lower-level seats
Orchestra Left at $96.25 all-in per ticket
Listings on sale
314 verified listings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy The Nutcracker tickets?
Tickets for The Nutcracker are available. You can purchase official tickets directly from the event page.
When is The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 02:00 PM at Jefferson Performing Arts Center.
Are tickets still available for The Nutcracker?
Tickets are still available but quantities are limited. Purchase yours to guarantee entry.
What are the best events in Metairie, LA?
A top pick is The Nutcracker at Jefferson Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
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