It’s time to put up the tree and wrap up in a big ugly sweater. Yes, Christmas has arrived in CDMX and with it comes The Nutcracker 2024. Here is a list of the best shows for you to relive this Christmas tale. Take note.
Candlelight Ballet
A very illuminated Christmas is about to begin. It is Candlelight Ballet, a show illuminated with thousands of candles and accompanied by classical dance. This show is a tribute to Tchaikovsky that will take place at the Roberto Cantoral Cultural Center.
The event consists of two acts: The Nutcracker and Christmas. Undoubtedly, it is a magical and very Christmas-like experience to enjoy this season.
📅 December 16 and 26.
⏰ 21:30
🎟️ Find your tickets here
📍 Puente Xoco s/n, Puerta A, Xoco
2. Philharmonic of the Arts
As every year, the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Arts prepares a show of The Nutcracker that has become one of the must-see in CDMX and this 2024 will be no exception. In fact, it will be a very special staging in conjunction with the Compañía de Danza de las Artes.
📅 Various dates from December 5 to January 5.
⏰ Different schedules available.
🎟️ $400 y $450
📍 Odontología 35, Copilco Universidad, Coyoacán
3. National Auditorium
One of the favorite shows of The Nutcracker is that of the National Dance Company at the National Auditorium. And the stage is filled with magic with lots of actors, special effects and live music by the Fine Arts Theater Orchestra. Are you going to miss it?
📅 December 17th to 23rd.
⏰ Various schedules available
🎟️ From $380 to $2,000 plus online purchase charges.
📍 Paseo de la Reforma 50, Polanco V Section, Miguel Hidalgo
4. Taller Coreográfico UNAM
The Centro Cultural Universitario also got into a very Christmas mood. In the Miguel Covarrubias hall there will be a show by the Taller Coreográfico UNAM where you can relive the best moments of Clara and the Nutcracker, a magical performance that will leave you with your mouth open.
📅 Various performances until December 8.
⏰ Different times available
🎟️ $150
📍Insurgentes Sur, Downtown, Coyoacán
5. Tepeyac Theater
Teatro Tepeyac was not left out of the Christmas festivities and put together its own version of this classic Christmas tale. It is a ballet presentation where the whole family will enjoy magic and a touch of nostalgia.
📅 Various performances through January 15.
⏰ Different times
🎟️ From $330 to $660, plus online purchase charges.
📍Calzada de Guadalupe 497, Estrella, Gustavo A. Madero
6. La Pirámide Cultural Center
The Nutcracker ballet will be screened at this venue as part of the Cineclub 2024 program organized here. Get your popcorn ready and don’t miss out on the magic of Christmas – admission is free!
📅 December 4
⏰ 17:00
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Cerrada Pirámide corner with Calle 24 s/n, San Pedro de los Pinos, Benito Juárez