Nevada Ballet Theatre

Nevada Ballet Theatre returns to Reynolds Hall inside The Smith Center in downtown Las Vegas with a run of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® across December 2026. Following the company’s 2025 premiere of the Balanchine production, this staging brings back the choreographer’s celebrated version, dressed in scenic and costume design that nods to the art deco spirit of the 1930s. NBT’s Nutcracker has been a Las Vegas holiday tradition for more than four decades, carrying audiences through a larger-than-life world of waltzing flowers, snowfall, and the journey to the Land of Sweets. The company performs a dozen dates this December — from December 12 through December 27 — making it easy to fold into a holiday visit or a night out at the Smith Center’s Symphony Park campus. It is a full-length production anchored by live orchestral tradition and one of the season’s most enduring stories. Nevada Ballet Theatre remains the city’s resident professional dance company, and this run is one of its signature annual events. Get tickets and plan your Las Vegas visit.

FAQ

Which dates does Nevada Ballet Theatre perform The Nutcracker in December 2026?

The run includes 12 performances: December 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 27, 2026, all at Reynolds Hall inside The Smith Center.

Which version of The Nutcracker is this?

This is George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, staged by Nevada Ballet Theatre following the company’s 2025 premiere of the Balanchine production, with scenic and costume design reflecting the art deco spirit of the 1930s.

Is this a one-off or an annual tradition?

It is an annual holiday run. Nevada Ballet Theatre has presented The Nutcracker in Las Vegas for more than 40 years, and this December 2026 engagement is a multi-week seasonal staging rather than a single show.