George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

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It's not really Christmas until the whole family has been to the Royal Danish Theatre and experienced the Christmas ballet above them all. Christmas trees made of ballet shoes in the foyer. Tchaikovsky's iconic music. And lots of ballet children on stage. It's almost impossible not to get into the Christmas spirit when The Nutcracker takes to the Old Stage. Of course, it will do so again at the end of 2026, when the many recognizable melodies, added to elegant steps, will make both small and large Christmas hearts beat in time in the winter cold. The Nutcracker is a real family show. It is not only a joyful ballet for children, but also an opportunity for their parents and grandparents to dream back to the carefree wonder of childhood In George Balanchine's masterful 1954 version, he has turned up the magic and created an imaginative tale that is also the best way to kick off the best party of the year. The story takes place over a single night. But not just any night. - Date: 18 November 2026 - Time: 12:00–15:00 - Venue: Det Kongelige Teater - Gamle Scene - Address: Kongens Nytorv 9, Copenhagen K, Denmark - Admission: From DKK 915