Presented by PNC Bank

the nutcracker

November 29–December 28, 2025 • ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE

The Nutcracker returns to the stage for Colorado Ballet’s 65th season to delight audiences of all ages. This timeless tradition and audience favorite captures the festive spirit of the season, replete with mischievous dancing mice, sweet Sugar Plums, a symphony of swirling snowflakes, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.

Performance Dates

Saturday, November 29, 2025 1:00PM
Saturday, November 29, 2025 6:30PM
Sunday, November 30, 2025 1:00PM - ,   Sensory Friendly Performance 
Sunday, November 30, 2025 6:30PM
Friday, December 5, 2025 7:30PM
Saturday, December 6, 2025 , 1:00PM
Sunday, December 7, 2025 , 1:00PM 
Sunday, December 7, 2025 , 6:30PM 
Thursday, December 11, 2025 , 7:30PM 
Friday, December 12, 2025 , 7:30PM 
Saturday, December 13, 2025 1:00PM
Saturday, December 13, 2025 , 6:30PM 
Sunday, December 14, 2025 , 1:00PM 
Sunday, December 14, 2025 , 6:30PM
Thursday, December 18, 2025 7:30PM
Friday, December 19, 2025 , 7:30PM 
Saturday, December 20, 2025 , 1:00PM 
Saturday, December 20, 2025 , 6:30PM 
Sunday, December 21, 2025 , 1:00PM 
Sunday, December 21, 2025 , 6:30PM 
Monday, December 22, 2025 , 1:00PM
Monday, December 22, 2025 , 6:30PM
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 , 1:00PM
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 6:30PM 
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 , 1:00PM
Saturday, December 27, 2025 , 1:00PM
Saturday, December 27, 2025 , 6:30PM
Sunday, December 28, 2025 , 1:00PM

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