The magic of Christmas is about to return! If you love ballet, get ready—there will be different versions of *The Nutcracker* in Mexico City in 2026, ranging from free performances to large-scale productions accompanied by a live orchestra.
The story of Clara, the Mouse King, and the Kingdom of Sweets will return to various venues throughout the city. Here’s where you can enjoy it, along with dates, showtimes, and ticket prices to help you plan your visit.
Rafael Solana Theater
The Ballet Clásico de México presents this Christmas story under the direction of Alejandro Gallardo and Natalia Ventura.
Tepeyac Theater
This venue in northern Mexico City will host performances of this Christmas classic. It’s a great option for enjoying ballet with the whole family.
Balderas Theater
Ballet Arte en Movimiento and Alonzzo Producciones present an adaptation of the adventure of Clara and The Nutcracker.
If you’re looking for a free way to experience this Christmas classic in Mexico City, Leviatán Dance Project will present a free performance of *The Nutcracker* in the Ibero-American Hall at the Museo Vivo del Muralismo. The production will combine classical dance, music by Tchaikovsky, and the venue’s artistic heritage.
CENART
The Mexican Dance Academy brings this story to the RaĂşl Flores Canelo Theater for a season with free admission.
University Cultural Center
The CompañĂa de Danza de las Artes presents this ballet with live performances of Tchaikovsky’s music.
Metropolitan Theater
Viktor Ishchuk’s World Ballet Tour comes to Mexico City with an international production of this Christmas classic.
Esperanza Iris City Theater
*The Nutcracker: A Mexican Christmas* incorporates alebrijes, lucha libre, and traditional characters into this story.
Varsovia Theater
Memories of Uncle Drosselmeyer combines ballet with live music performed on a four-hand piano and percussion.
Emma Pulido Forum
*The Nutcracker: The Untold Story* offers a reinterpretation that combines dance, theater, and comedy.
*The Nutcracker* at the National Auditorium is much more than a Christmas classic: it’s the end-of-year show in Mexico City. The National Dance Company has been performing it here for decades, accompanied by the Fine Arts Theater Orchestra, which plays every measure of Tchaikovsky’s score live. It all takes place on one of the country’s most impressive stages, with thousands of spectators gathered to witness how this ballet has become a true Mexican tradition.
