It’s almost time to put up the tree and wrap up in a big ugly sweater. Yes, Christmas is just around the corner and with it The Nutcracker in CDMX. Here is a list of the best shows for you to relive this Christmas tale. Take note.
1. National Auditorium
The Nutcracker at the National Auditorium is much more than a Christmas classic: it is the end of the 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 each of Tchaikovsky’s bars live. It all happens on one of the most impressive stages in the country, with thousands of spectators gathered to see how this ballet becomes a true Mexican tradition.
From December 18 to 23
Different schedules
From $420
Paseo de la Reforma 50, Polanco V Section, Miguel Hidalgo
2. University Cultural Center
In the Miguel Covarrubias Hall of the Centro Cultural Universitario comes one of the most anticipated productions of the year: The Royal Ballet. The Nutcracker in CDMX. Created by choreographer Peter Wright for the prestigious British company in 1984, this version has become an international reference thanks to its meticulous staging, the designs of Julia Trevelyan Oman and the unmistakable music of Tchaikovsky.
January 31st
11:00 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
$200
Avenida Insurgentes Sur, Downtown, Coyoacán
3. El Cantoral
The magic of The Nutcracker and other classical pieces such as Vivaldi’s Winter is experienced in a special way at Candlelight. This Christmas special with The Nutcracker and more, a string quartet performs these melodies by the light of thousands of candles, enveloping the audience in a warm and festive atmosphere inside the elegant venue of El Cantoral.
December 20 and 21
5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Tickets from $315
Xoco Bridge s/n-Puerta A, Xoco
4. Metropólitan Theater
The Teatro Metropólitan will welcome the National Ballet of Russia with its dazzling version of The Nutcracker, a must-see for lovers of classical ballet. Founded by legendary Bolshoi soloist Serguei Radchenko, the company brings to the CDMX the precision, strength and drama that characterize the Russian style.
December 9th
8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
From $1,003
Avenida Independencia 90, Colonia Centro, Downtown, Cuauhtémoc
5. Tepeyac Theater
At the historic Teatro Tepeyac comes the version of The Nutcracker choreographed and directed by Far Alonso and his company. A performance that recovers the magic of this Christmas classic in a closer format, ideal to enjoy with the family.
From November 15 to December 28
Different schedules
From $300
Calzada de Guadalupe 497, Col. Estrella, Gustavo A. Madero
6. Isabela Corona Theater
With a new adaptation by Erick Campos, The Nutcracker thrills again at Teatro Isabela Corona, one of the most active spaces in the city’s cultural scene. A perfect plan to enjoy the story of Clara and her Nutcracker without losing the warmth of traditional theater.
December 7 and 20
6:00 pm
From $324.33
Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 445, Tlatelolco, Cuauhtémoc
7. University Cultural Center
The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Arts and the Dance Company of the Arts present The Nutcracker in CDMX at the Centro Universitario Cultural, under the direction of Enrique Abraham Vélez Godoy. With live music and dancers trained in the classical tradition, this production keeps alive one of the most beloved works of the season.
From December 4 to January 11
Different schedules
From $450
Odontología 35, Copilco Universidad, Coyoacán