Philadelphia Ballet returns to Academy of Music for December Nutcracker
The 2026 production runs through December 31, with general admission and discounted military tickets available now.
By Anthony Shevchenko ·
The Philadelphia Ballet will present George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker" at the Academy of Music starting December 4, 2026. The holiday season's return to the venue marks the beginning of a run that extends through December 31.
The production, presented by Rothman Orthopaedics, follows the classic plot of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince. After a battle between mice and tin soldiers, the Prince defeats the Mouse King and transports Marie to the Land of the Sweets. The performance features Tchaikovsky's score and includes the Sugarplum Fairy's pas de deux.
The show runs for approximately two hours and eight minutes. This duration includes one 20-minute intermission. The Philadelphia Ballet has not yet released specific casting details for opening night. The company has not announced which principal dancers will perform the roles of the Sugarplum Fairy and her Cavalier.
General admission tickets are available for purchase on the Philadelphia Ballet's website. The company has also released Art-Reach ACCESS tickets. These can be bought online with a promo code, by phone, or in person. Patrons in the ACCESS program must pick up tickets at the Academy of Music box office and present a valid ACCESS card.
The ballet is partnering with GOVX to offer verified military and first responders exclusive savings throughout the season. These discounts are available for the entire December run.
