This event is in the past.It took place on January 4, 2026 at David H. Koch Theater.
Dance Show
Dance ShowA one-ton Christmas tree that grows to 41 feet, 90 dancers, and a nine-foot Mother Ginger—Balanchine's lavish holiday spectacle is pure theatrical magic. NYC Ballet's annual tradition turns Tchaikovsky's score into an enchanted journey through snowflakes and sugarplums.
Holiday tradition
Family-friendly
Live orchestra
Theatrical spectacle
Tips
🎟️VIP Sweet Seats include souvenir book & photo
⏰watch intermission return time closely
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
Lincoln Square
Dance ShowDance ShowA one-ton Christmas tree that grows to 41 feet, 90 dancers, and a nine-foot Mother Ginger—Balanchine's lavish holiday spectacle is pure theatrical magic. NYC Ballet's annual tradition turns Tchaikovsky's score into an enchanted journey through snowflakes and sugarplums.
Holiday tradition
Family-friendly
Live orchestra
Theatrical spectacle
Tips
🎟️VIP Sweet Seats include souvenir book & photo
⏰watch intermission return time closely
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