# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Alabama Ballet Presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: A cherished holiday tradition, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker returns to delight audiences of all ages. Set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score, this classic ballet follows Marie as she receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. After a midnight battle between toy soldiers and the Mouse King, Marie is swept away on a wondrous journey to the Land of Sweets, where she meets the Sugarplum Fairy and an array of captivating characters from around the world. Beautiful costumes, striking scenery, and Balanchine's celebrated choreography bring the story to life. Select Birmingham performances will once again feature live music by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Alabama Ballet is proud to be one of only nine companies in the world licensed by the Balanchine Trust to perform this production. From the swirling Snowflakes to the brilliance of the Land of Sweets, every moment sparkles with holiday magic.

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 08:00 AM

Christmas in July Presale : Thu, 23 Jul 2026 at 08:00 AM

Fall Special : Tue, 6 Oct 2026 at 08:00 AM
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/alabama-ballet-presents-george-balanchines-the-nutcracker/200030276015619
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Birmingham
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The BJCC
- **lat**: 33.524384657839
- **long**: -86.812355518341
- **full address**: The BJCC, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N,Birmingham, Alabama, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Alabama Ballet Presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® being held?
  - **A:** Alabama Ballet Presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® takes place on Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 at 01:30 pm at The BJCC, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N,Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Alabama Ballet Presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®?
  - **A:** Alabama Ballet Presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® is organized by Alabama Ballet.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Alabama Ballet Presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Alabama Ballet Presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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