Ballet Palm Beach's Nutcracker is Dec. 4-6 at the Kravis Center: five shows, 7 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Sunday. Plus the Grinch musical and Christmas concerts.
Yes, The Nutcracker is on in West Palm Beach this year. Ballet Palm Beach performs it Dec. 4-6, 2026, in Dreyfoos Hall at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., with five performances, according to the company’s 2026-27 season page and the Kravis Center’s ticket page.
Last checked Oct. 14, 2026. Dates and times come from Ballet Palm Beach and the Kravis Center’s own listings. Ticket prices are not published on either site’s public pages yet. This page is updated each year.
Quick facts
- What: Ballet Palm Beach’s “The Nutcracker”
- Where: Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd.
- When: Dec. 4-6, 2026, five performances
- Tickets: kravis.org or the Kravis box office
- Parking: paid self-parking and valet at the Kravis Center
Nutcracker performance times
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Friday, Dec. 4 | 7 p.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 5 | 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. |
| Sunday, Dec. 6 | 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. |
Ballet Palm Beach describes its production as the story of Marie, swept away by the Nutcracker Prince, with dancing snowflakes and tin soldier battles.
Tickets and prices
Buy through kravis.org or the box office. The Kravis Center warns that outside ticket sellers and brokers are not affiliated with it, often charge two or three times the price, and cannot get refunds or notices for their buyers. Resale sites already list 2026 Nutcracker seats; neither the ballet nor the Kravis Center publishes a 2026 price range on its public pages, so check seat prices when you choose a performance.
Other holiday shows at the Kravis Center
| Date | Show |
|---|---|
| Monday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. | Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis |
| Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. | Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour |
| Dec. 3-4, 7:30 p.m. | Isaac Mizrahi: A Holiday Fruitcake |
| Saturday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. | Disney’s “The Muppet Christmas Carol” in concert, live to film |
| Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. | Leslie Odom Jr.: The Christmas Tour 2026 |
| Thursday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. | The Tenors: Season of Hope Tour |
| Dec. 22-27 | Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” |
| Monday, Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m. | A Drag Queen Christmas |
The Grinch musical has nine performances in Dreyfoos Hall: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23; 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve); 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26; and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27. There is no Christmas Day show.
Getting there and parking
The Kravis Center is at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., by I-95 and the Turnpike, and says paid self-parking and valet parking are available. Downtown garages and the Rose Trolley are on our getting around page, and closures are on our road construction and closures page.
More holiday events
- Ice skating: Winter Wonderland at The Ben, Nov. 1 to Jan. 3.
- Lights and Santa: holiday lights and Christmas events.
- The city’s tree: Christmas tree lighting and holiday events.
What this means for you
- Five Nutcracker performances over one weekend, three of them matinees or early evening shows.
- Buy on kravis.org, not a resale site, to pay face value.
- The Grinch runs the week of Christmas, with a Christmas Eve matinee.
Related: things to do this month, arts and exhibitions this month and New Year’s Eve in West Palm Beach.
Frequently asked questions
When is The Nutcracker in West Palm Beach in 2026?
Ballet Palm Beach performs The Nutcracker Dec. 4-6, 2026, in Dreyfoos Hall at the Kravis Center: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6.
Where do I buy Nutcracker tickets?
On kravis.org or at the Kravis Center box office. The Kravis Center says kravis.org is its only official online seller and that resale sites often charge two or three times the price.
How much are Nutcracker tickets?
Neither Ballet Palm Beach nor the Kravis Center lists 2026 prices on its public pages yet. Seat prices show when you pick a performance on kravis.org.
Is How the Grinch Stole Christmas coming to West Palm Beach?
Yes. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical plays the Kravis Center Dec. 22-27, 2026, with nine performances, including 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Where do I park at the Kravis Center?
The Kravis Center says paid self-parking and valet parking are available. The center is at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., near I-95 and the Turnpike.
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