A San Francisco Holiday Tradition
Experience the wonder of your first Nutcracker all over again. As the lights fade and Tchaikovsky’s enchanting melodies fill the Opera House, you’ll be whisked away to a fantastical realm where snowflakes dance, flowers waltz, and the Sugarplum Fairy conjures a child's dream. Celebrate 20 years of Tomasson’s beloved holiday classic with us—it's a festive journey you’ll never forget.
WHO IT'S FOR: Everyone! Families, ballet lovers, and anyone looking for a cheerful holiday experience in San Francisco. Classicists know and love Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Children adore the magical growing Christmas tree, the onstage blizzard of waltzing snowflakes, and the dancing bear in Act II. History buffs appreciate the setting in the historic 1915 world’s fair set against a backdrop of San Francisco sights.
Experience more this Season with a 24/25 Season Package.
DECEMBER 2024
Discounts for groups of 20+ are available for most performances. Learn more.
CHOREOGRAPHER
Helgi Tomasson
COMPOSER
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Runtime
Act I – 47 min
Intermission – 20 min
Act II – 50 min
Total runtime: 1 hour, 57 minutes
Casting, times, and program subject to change
Children under age 3, including babes in arms, will not be admitted inside the auditorium. Everyone entering the Opera House, regardless of age, must have a ticket, and children must occupy their assigned seats next to an accompanying adult.
SPECIAL NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE
SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE
Dec 29 at 11 am
A relaxed and welcoming environment for neurodiverse audiences of all ages and abilities to experience the magic of Nutcracker. This family-friendly performance is also a wonderful opportunity for first-time balletgoers and young children to experience ballet in a more informal setting.
One unforgettable, magical Christmas Eve journey
One unforgettable, magical Christmas Eve journey
The quintessential holiday classic, SF Ballet style
The quintessential holiday classic, SF Ballet style
With their favorite holiday treats!
With their favorite holiday treats!
The largest production SF Ballet has ever undertaken.
The largest production SF Ballet has ever undertaken.
Discover the beautiful details of Nutcracker’s costumes.
Discover the beautiful details of Nutcracker’s costumes.
Explore Nutcracker in a new way.
Explore Nutcracker in a new way.
The Toy Soldier Army in Nutcracker, rank by rank
The Toy Soldier Army in Nutcracker, rank by rank.
