Ballet Des Moines The Nutcracker in Grinnell, 29 November | Event in Grinnell | AllEvents

Ballet Des Moines The Nutcracker in Grinnell

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Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm

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Grinnell-Newburg High School

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Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm (CST)

Grinnell-Newburg High School

1333 Sunset St, Grinnell, Iowa, United States

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Ballet Des Moines The Nutcracker in Grinnell
The Grinnell Area Arts Council, Grinnell School of Music, and Grinnell College are thrilled to announce that Ballet Des Moines’ beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker, is coming to Grinnell for two spectacular performances: Saturday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 30 at 1:00 p.m. Performances will be held in the Grinnell High School Auditorium (1333 Sunset St.)

This festive production will feature 30 children from Poweshiek County dancing alongside professional Ballet Des Moines performers, bringing Tchaikovsky’s timeless story to life in a magical community celebration. Audiences of all ages will experience the beauty and excitement of a professional ballet right here in Grinnell.

Tickets go on sale October 1 and are available exclusively online at https://buy.tututix.com/nutcrackeringrinnell. Ticket prices are $50 for adults, $10 for children ages 3–17, and free for children under 3.

“This event is more than a performance—it’s an investment in our local arts community,” said Sarah Smith, Director of Community and Government Relations at Grinnell College, “The Nutcracker gives our own young dancers a chance to perform with professionals while encouraging visitors to shop, dine, and enjoy all that Grinnell has to offer during the holiday season.”

The collaboration between the Grinnell Area Arts Council, Grinnell School of Music, and Grinnell College underscores a shared commitment to expanding cultural opportunities in Grinnell and lays the groundwork for future performances of this caliber.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://buy.tututix.com/nutcrackeringrinnell, call 641-269-3900 or email Y29tbXVuaXR5ZW5oYW5jZSB8IGdyaW5uZWxsICEgZWR1.


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Ballet Des Moines The Nutcracker in Grinnell, 29 November | Event in Grinnell | AllEvents
Ballet Des Moines The Nutcracker in Grinnell
Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm