15:00On saleBallet & dance / Dance
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
at Balboa Theater, San Diego
World Ballet Company brings The Nutcracker to the Balboa Theater in San Diego. This classic ballet performance is scheduled for Saturday 26 December 2026 at 15:00. The Nutcracker tells the beloved holiday story through dance, featuring the iconic music and choreography that has delighted audiences for generations. Tickets are on sale now.
- Date
- Sat 26 Dec · 15:00
- Ticket limit
- There is an 8 ticket limit per person/per household. All orders in…
- Promoter
- PROMOTED BY VENUE
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Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Avenue, 92101 · Get directions
Showtimes on Saturday 26 December
Sat 26 Dec · 2 showtimes: 15:00 and 19:00
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What to expect
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker is a dance performance at Balboa Theater, 46 mi from the center of San Diego. It is a good pick for ballet and dance lovers. There are 2 showtimes that day, so you can choose one that fits your plans.
About the event
From the organizer, as published on Ticketmaster.
A Magical Holiday Adventure Awaits! Celebrate the season with The Nutcracker, a heartwarming ballet that brings dreams into reality for audiences of all ages.
Join Marie on Christmas Eve as her beloved Nutcracker springs to life, leading her on a wondrous journey filled with swirling snowflakes, mischievous mice, and a visit to the dazzling Kingdom of Sweets. Featuring 40 world-class dancers, over 150 sparkling hand-sewn costumes, and breathtaking hand-crafted sets, World Ballet Company's enchanting production is the perfect way to make holiday memories together.
Gather the whole family and step into a world where toys come alive, magic fills the air, and every moment is touched with holiday wonder!
Duration: 1hr 40 min (including 20-minute intermission) Audience: 2+ World Ballet Company - Ballet Everywhere, Ballet For All.
About Balboa Theater
Balboa Theater is a historic movie and vaudeville theater in downtown San Diego that opened in 1924. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996, the venue was refurbished and reopened as a performing arts venue in 2008. Today it hosts a variety of performances for the San Diego community.
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Good to know
Notes from the organizer and the venue, as published on Ticketmaster. Togoist does not sell tickets; purchases, refunds and exchanges are handled by Ticketmaster.
- “Your ticket is a revocable seat license. We reserve the right to void your tickets and refund your purchase if we discover you resell your tickets above the face value of the tickets. All Balcony seats require stairs. This is a cashless venue. This applies to all ticket sales, food & beverage purchases, and binocular rentals. All ages must have own ticket. No Cameras or Recording allowed. Re-prints/ re-issued barcodes for tickets not downloaded prior to arriving at the venue will incur a $5 Green Fee-- this includes tickets not…”
- “No cameras, video or audio recording. Please be considerate to other patrons & refrain from cell phone use during shows. Late seating only at appropriate break. No outside food or beverages allowed.”
- “For Balboa Theater events, we recommend parking at the 225 Building Garage at 225 Broadway Circle. This underground facility offers easy access to the Balboa Theater entrance and you can avoid the heavy traffic congestion frequently encountered on Fourth Avenue. Event access is after 5:30p Mon - Fri and all day Saturday and Sunday. Enter Broadway Circle from the intersection of 2nd Ave. and Broadway and follow around to the garage entrance down ramp on the left. Advance Parking Passes (valid for 225 Building Garage only) for most Balboa Theater…”
- “All ages must have their own ticket in same section as parent / adult. Please be considerate & use discretion when bringing young children to any theater event. Check with San Diego Theaters at icketing@sandiegotheatres.org for any age-specific restrictions or questions.”
Quick answers
When is World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker?
Saturday 26 December 2026, starting at 15:00.
Where is World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker?
Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Avenue, 92101 San Diego.
Are there other dates?
Yes: Saturday 26 December.



