The Nutcracker in New Hampshire 2026: Your Guide to NBT's Shows in Wolfeboro & Durham

The Nutcracker is back! Northeastern Ballet Theatre (NBT) presents its 2026 production of The Nutcracker in two New Hampshire communities this holiday season: the Lakes Region town of Wolfeboro and the Seacoast town of Durham. Here's everything your family needs to know before you go.

Nutcracker 2026 dates and venues

Wolfeboro: Kingswood Arts Center, 21 McManus Road, Wolfeboro, NH 03894

• Saturday, November 28 at 6:00 PM

• Sunday, November 29 at 2:00 PM (matinee)

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Durham: Oyster River High School Auditorium, 55 Coe Drive, Durham, NH 03824

• Saturday, December 5 at 6:00 PM

• Sunday, December 6 at 2:00 PM (matinee)

  
  

How much are tickets?

• Adults: $30

• Students (18 and under) and seniors: $25

• Family 4-Pack: $100

• Early Admission seating: $30–$35, or $125 for a Family 4-Pack (limited to 50 seats per show)

• Children under 12 months: free

A small service fee is added at checkout. Tickets are available at northeasternballet.org/nutcracker-2026.

Is The Nutcracker good for young kids?

Yes! The Nutcracker is a family-friendly holiday ballet with no dialogue, colorful costumes and lots of children in the cast. The show runs about two hours, including one intermission. Our Sunday 2:00 PM matinees (November 29 in Wolfeboro and December 6 in Durham) are our most child-friendly performances.

What happens in The Nutcracker?

On Christmas Eve, young Clara receives a magical nutcracker doll as a gift. When the clock strikes midnight, the toys come to life and the Mouse King leads his army into battle against the Nutcracker and his soldiers. After the battle, the Nutcracker whisks Clara away through the Land of Snow to the Land of Sweets, where dancers from around the world perform in her honor.

Who is in the cast?

NBT's Nutcracker is a true community production. The cast includes students from Northeastern Ballet Theatre's studios in Dover and Wolfeboro, ages 3 through adult, dancing alongside NBT Company members and guest artists. Our dancers have been rehearsing every weekend since October, from the party scene to the Mouse King battle.

Parking and arrival tips

On-site parking is available at both venues. Plan to arrive 20–30 minutes early for the best seats, and allow extra time on Saturday evenings.

About Northeastern Ballet Theatre

Northeastern Ballet Theatre has been training dancers in New Hampshire's Seacoast and Lakes Region since 1998, with studios in Dover and Wolfeboro. Founded by Edra Toth, NBT offers ballet classes for ages 3 through adult, a pre-professional program, and a performing company that stages The Nutcracker each winter and an original ballet each spring.

Want to dance with us next year? Try a free trial class at northeasternballet.org.

Get your Nutcracker tickets

Seats go quickly, especially for the Sunday matinees and Early Admission. Get tickets at northeasternballet.org/nutcracker-2026, and we'll see you at the ballet!