Experience the Nutcracker that started it all.
More than eighty years ago, San Francisco Ballet made history with the first American Nutcracker performance—and this Christmas, that same magic awaits you.
Transport yourself to the wonder of 1915 San Francisco during the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, where a world of possibility unfolds through a child's eyes. Watch as familiar streets transform into an enchanted dreamscape, where the Christmas spirit of our city comes alive through dance.
Feel the thrill as snowflakes cascade around you, marvel at flowers that swirl through the air, and lose yourself in a story as timeless as it is uniquely San Francisco. Helgi Tomasson's stunning interpretation captures both the innovation of our city's golden age and the boundless imagination that defines us today.
Don't let this holiday season pass without experiencing the Nutcracker tradition that has captivated generations of San Francisco families. From the first note to the final bow, prepare to be transported to a world where dreams dance to life.
Book your tickets now. The magic is waiting.
DATES
December 5-28, 2025
CHOREOGRAPHER
Helgi Tomasson
COMPOSER
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky