Concert Hall, California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Family Ballet Series discount tickets available at these performances:

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Program

Filled with beautiful live music, magical surprises, and plenty of holiday cheer, The Nutcracker is a delightful adventure the whole family will enjoy. Join Clara on a magical holiday adventure when her special Nutcracker doll comes to life! Together they march through a snowy wonderland, outsmart the Mouse King, and discover the sweet Kingdom of Sweets, where sparkling fairies and colorful dancers are waiting to celebrate.

Clara in the midst of a magical battle between a horde of giant mice led by the Mouse King and an army of toy soldiers led by the Nutcracker Prince in City Ballet of San Diego's production of "The Nutcracker"

The Nutcracker

Full Length Ballet

Music: The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1892), performed live by the City Ballet Orchestra, John Nettles conducting

Choreography: Elizabeth Wistrich, after Rudolph Nureyev, Lev Ivanov, Vassily Vainonen, and William Christensen (1995)

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Program subject to change.

Family Four Pack Tickets

Purchase two tickets for THE NUTCRACKER at regular price and receive two additional tickets for FREE.

Family Four Pack ticket offer is only available for the Dec. 19, 2026, 7:30pm and Dec. 22, 2026, 7:30pm performances

Enter code “FBSNUT” at checkout to receive this offer.

Dec 19 Tickets
Dec 22 Tickets