The Nutcracker

at Troxy, London

The Nutcracker comes to Troxy in London on Wednesday 23 December 2026 at 17:30. This Dance Dance performance brings the classic story to the stage for a festive seasonal treat. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, this is a chance to experience the beloved production in all its theatrical glory during the Christmas period.

Date: Wed 23 Dec · 17:30
Ticket limit: Please note: There is a ticket limit of 8 tickets per person…
Promoter: TROXY (LIMEHOUSE BWG LTD)

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What to expect

The Nutcracker is a dance performance at Troxy, 4.3 mi from the centre of London. It is a good pick for ballet and dance lovers. If you want to make a night of it, 78 other events are on in London the same day.

About the event

From the organiser, as published on Ticketmaster.

This festive season, UCB brings Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet The Nutcracker to London in a unique and visually striking production. Inspired by E.T.A.

Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the story follows Clara and the Nutcracker on an enchanting journey through a realm of snow, dreams and fantasy - from the thrilling battle with the Mouse King to the dazzling Kingdom of Sweets. Classical ballet remains at the heart of the production.

Refined choreography, distinctive costumes and set design, spectacular stage effects and an original lighting design come together to create a vivid theatrical world while preserving the elegance, music and traditions that have made The Nutcracker one of the world's most beloved ballets. Throughout December 2026, the production will be presented in more than 65 performances across Europe as part of an extensive festive tour, bringing the atmosphere of this beloved seasonal tradition to audiences across the continent - and now to London.

About The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is an 1892 two-act classical ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, set on Christmas Eve in a child's imagination featuring a Nutcracker doll. The plot adapts Alexandre Dumas's short story, itself based on E. T. A. Hoffmann's earlier tale. Choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, the complete ballet initially proved less popular than the twenty-minute Nutcracker Suite that Tchaikovsky premiered nine months earlier, though it gained popularity over time and remains a beloved seasonal classic.

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About Troxy

Troxy is a Grade II-listed Art Deco music venue on Commercial Road in Stepney, London. Originally built as a cinema in 1933, the building has served various purposes including a training school for the London Opera Centre and a bingo hall before being converted into a live events space in 2006. The venue has a capacity of 3,100 and is considered a vital part of East London's cultural heritage.

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Good to know

Notes from the organiser and the venue, as published on Ticketmaster. Togoist does not sell tickets; purchases, refunds and exchanges are handled by Ticketmaster.

“8+ Doors: 5.30pm, Start: 7pm. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled. Please note: this performance is accompanied by recorded music.”
“We ask all customers to respect the local area including our neighbours by arriving and leaving the Troxy venue in a quiet and orderly manner. Please help us to keep the area clean and tidy by placing all rubbish in the bins provided. The safety of our customers, staff and performers is of paramount importance. We constantly review our internal procedures and evaluate our safety and security methods. All guests are subject to security checks on entry, which may include bag searches and screening. The level of search may vary…”
“Age restrictions will vary for each event and will be listed on our website and on ticketing sites when you purchase tickets, so please check them carefully before you buy.”