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
28th November, 2026
End date
16th December, 2026
Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
Step-free access with lifts and wheelchair seating, accessible bathrooms across multiple levels, assistive listening, captioned and audio-described performances, and registered service animals are welcome throughout the Sydney Opera House.
Directions
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is short six-minute walk from Circular Quay, with frequent trains, buses and ferries. An accessible shuttle also operates between Circular Quay and the venue for those who require assistance.
BY BICYCLE: Bike parking is available beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Parking is available at Wilson Parking Sydney Opera House Car Park, open 24/7 with undercover access to the Lower Concourse. Accessible parking spaces are also available on site.
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 Sydney's Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
How do you get tickets for The Nutcracker ?
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How long is The Nutcracker on for?
Tickets for The Nutcracker are available through 16 December 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is The Nutcracker accessible?
Step-free access with lifts and wheelchair seating, accessible bathrooms across multiple levels, assistive listening, captioned and audio-described performances, and registered service animals are welcome throughout the Sydney Opera House.