The Nutcracker presented by The Australian Ballet tickets
About The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker by Sir Peter Wright is a magical production of the cherished festive ballet that remains faithful to the 19th-century original and will fill you with the Christmas spirit. Tchaikovsky’s last ballet score, with its famous motifs and melodies, draws us into the story of Clara, a young ballet student celebrating with her family on Christmas Eve.
World-renowned designer John F Macfarlane exquisitely evokes the world of this picture-perfect ballet: whirling snowflakes, crackling fires, bandbox soldiers, a Christmas tree that grows until it brushes the ceiling, and a Sugar Plum Fairy in luscious candy-floss pink.
There’s no better way than The Nutcracker to rediscover the childlike joys of the holiday season or to create your own family tradition.
Run time
2hr 5min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Categories
Start date
24th October, 2026
End date
31st October, 2026
Venue
Ian Potter State Theatre | Arts Centre Melbourne
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible. An Assistive Hearing system is available. Assistance Animals are welcome in all areas of Arts Centre Melbourne and water bowls are available on request.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY CAR:
The Arts Centre Melbourne undercover car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The car park entrance is located at 4 Sturt Street. It is housed underneath the Theatres Building – a 5 minute walk (outside) to Hamer Hall or a 10 minute walk along St Kilda Rd to Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The car park is a cash-free facility, so please make sure you have a valid credit or debit card before entering.
BY TRAIN:
The closest train station to all venues is Flinders Street Station. Exit the station onto Swanston Street, turn your back on the city and walk across Princes Bridge.
BY TRAM:
The tram routes that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne are: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This stop is number 14 – “Arts Precinct"
BY BICYCLE:
Bicycle lanes run north and south along St Kilda Road. On-street bicycle hoops are available outside Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building (under the Spire)
More information about The Nutcracker
“It is really the perfect ballet. Lavish sets, divine costumes and a celebration of imagination and fantasy that is totally uplifting.” - Herald Sun
Choreography: __Peter Wright, Lev Ivanov, Vincent Redmon __
Additional choreography courtesy of: Birmingham Royal Ballet
Composer: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Costume and set design: John F Macfarlane
Lighting design: David Finn
Music By: Opera Australia Orchestra
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker runs for 2hr 5min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is The Nutcracker at?
The Nutcracker is at Melbourne's Ian Potter State Theatre | Arts Centre Melbourne, which is located at 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, 3000.
How much are tickets for The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker tickets start at $70.
How do you get tickets for The Nutcracker?
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