The Nutcracker

Embrace the joy of the holiday season as Fort Wayne Ballet brings magic to the stage with The Nutcracker! Watch the Nutcracker Prince come to life and guide Clara through a blizzard of snowflakes to the Land of Sweets, to be greeted by delightful dancing candies and treats. Joined by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, the Ballet returns this Christmastime classic to the newly renovated Arts United Center! Enjoy this cherished holiday tradition and allow yourself to be whisked away by the beloved Tchaikovsky score and beautiful dancers of Fort Wayne Ballet.

Friday December 5, 2025 | 7:30*
Saturday December 6, 2025 | 2* & 7:30*
Sunday December 7, 2025 | 2*
Friday December 12, 2025 | 7:30
Saturday December 13, 2025 | 2 & 7:30
Sunday December 14, 2025 | 2
*indicates performance with Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Fort Wayne Children’s Choir

December 5-7, 2025 with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Tickets $45-65

(Ticket Fees Apply — $2)

December 12-14, 2025
Tickets $35-55

(Ticket Fees Apply — $2)

You may also like the following events from Fort Wayne Ballet:

• This Friday, 31st October, 07:30 pm, Tales in the Dark in Fort Wayne
• This Saturday, 1st November, 07:30 pm, Tales in the Dark in Fort Wayne
• This December, 6th December, 02:00 pm, The Nutcracker in Fort Wayne

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