2026 Nutcracker Benefit Luncheon
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Sunday, December 6, 2026, 12 PM
The Taube Atrium Theater at the Wilsey Center for Opera
War Memorial Opera House
The 10th annual Nutcracker Benefit Luncheon: Land of Dreams will return this December at an exciting new venue to mark this milestone year. In honor of the event’s 10th anniversary, we are introducing an extremely limited number of TBD NAME level tickets, that will offer more special surprises and exclusive opportunities.
Guests will be transported to an enchanted Nutcracker wonderland fit for Clara and her prince in the beautiful historic Taube Atrium Theater. Guests will enjoy a tasty lunch and sweet treats, engaging crafts and activities, appearances from Nutcracker characters, and other extra special treats.
Following lunch, all will settle into their own private Box seats or front and center Orchestra seats at the War Memorial Opera House for the matinee performance of Helgi Tomasson’s celebrated Nutcracker. Those guests purchasing at the Nutcracker Suite and TBD NAME levels will also join us for an incredibly special post-performance celebration on the War Memorial Opera House stage for San Francisco’s one-and-only snowfall!
Proceeds from this event directly support San Francisco Ballet’s education, training, and community programming, including our continued partnership with the Boys & Girls Club. Our partnership began with the Don Fisher Clubhouse in 2015 and has since grown to include 14 clubhouses in San Francisco.
Contact Meg Sullivan at msullivan@sfballet.org or 415-865-6625 if you would like to confirm your tickets early.
Sarah Heck
Event Co-Chair
Alexandra Newman
Event Co-Chair
Leah Solivan
Event Co-Chair
About the Luncheon
The magical day for the whole family begins with an enchanted Nutcracker wonderland fit for the King and Queen of Snow in a transformed Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall. Guests will enjoy a tasty lunch and sweet treats, engaging crafts and activities, appearances from Nutcracker characters, and other extra special surprises.
Following lunch, all will settle into their own private Box seats or front and center Orchestra seats at the War Memorial Opera House for the matinee performance of Helgi Tomasson’s celebrated Nutcracker. Those guests purchasing at the Nutcracker Suite level will also join us for an incredibly special post-performance celebration on the War Memorial Opera House stage for San Francisco’s one-and-only snowfall!
This year, we will be selling full tables for eight or ten guests, as well as individual tickets. Individual ticket purchasers are encouraged to put together a table with friends and family.
Proceeds from this event directly support San Francisco Ballet’s education, training, and community programming, including our continued partnership with the Boys & Girls Club. Our partnership began with the Don Fisher Clubhouse in 2015 and has since grown to include 14 clubhouses in San Francisco.
Contact Meg Sullivan at msullivan@sfballet.org or 415-865-6625 with any questions.
Date
Saturday, December 13, 2025
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2:00 PM: Matinee performance of Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House
2:50 PM: Intermission reception in Box Lobby
4:15 PM: Post-Performance Experience for Nutcracker Suite purchasers
2025 NUTCRACKER LUNCHEON CHAIRS
EVENT CO-CHAIR • Alexandra Newman
EVENT CO-CHAIR • Sarah Heck
Event Levels
INDIVIDUAL • $5,000
TABLE OF EIGHT • $40,000
Includes premium luncheon seating, a VIP gift bag for all guests, performance seating with refreshments in a Premium Center Box, an intermission reception, meet-and-greet and photos with The Sugar Plum Fairy, and going onstage post-performance for SF’s one and only blizzard.
INDIVIDUAL • $2,500
TABLE OF EIGHT • $20,000
TABLE OF TEN • $25,000
Includes premium luncheon seating, a gift bag for children, performance seating in a Center Box or Front Row Orchestra, an intermission reception, and going onstage post-performance for SF’s one-and-only blizzard.
INDIVIDUAL • $1,500
TABLE OF EIGHT • $12,000
TABLE OF TEN • $15,000
Includes preferred luncheon seating, a gift bag for children, preferred performance seating in a Side Box or Orchestra, and an intermission reception.
** Please note, Nutcracker performance tickets will be available for purchase in Fall 2026.
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