On sale
December 5–6, 2026
The Nutcracker in Washington, DC
Four performances at Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington, DC.
Washington, DC dates & tickets
A holiday tradition in two cities
Make the season magical.
Experience Phoenix Ballet's The Nutcracker in Washington, DC and Phoenix this holiday season.
Experience
Phoenix Ballet.
Classical and contemporary performances that create a stage for extraordinary dancers.
Current season
Coming to the Phoenix Ballet stage.
Make the season magical with Phoenix Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Follow Clara’s Christmas Eve adventure through a battle with the Mouse King, a winter realm, and the Kingdom of Flowers. Choose your city below to compare performance dates, explore the venues, and find official tickets for your holiday visit.
On sale
December 12–20, 2026
The Nutcracker in Phoenix
Two weekends. Two Phoenix venues. One beloved holiday tradition.
Phoenix dates & ticketsOur purpose
A stage for dancers.
An experience for everyone.
Phoenix Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit creating performance opportunities for dancers. In cooperation with Master Ballet Academy, we present high-caliber classical and contemporary ballet, training, and education.
Experience Phoenix Ballet in Scottsdale, Arizona, and on stages beyond our home community. Our performances bring professional artists and rising talent together, connecting dancers with audiences through classical stories and contemporary choreography.
Planning your first visit? Start with our current performances to choose a production and explore its schedule. Production pages bring together venue information, performance dates, and official ticket links so you can plan an outing with family or friends. Discover our academy to learn more about the training behind the dancers you see onstage.
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