Indianapolis Ballet performs The Nutcracker at Clowes Memorial Hall, with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy set to Tchaikovsky’s score, played live by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra under conductor Andrew Grams. The ballet runs about two hours with one intermission and is recommended for ages 5 and older.
The opening performance on Dec. 17 is a Sensory Friendly Performance, presented without the orchestra. Tickets are sold separately from season subscriptions through the Clowes Memorial Hall box office.
2026 Dates:
- Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Sensory Friendly Performance (without the orchestra)
- Friday, December 18, 2026 | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 2 to 4 p.m.
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday, December 20, 2026 | 1 to 3 p.m.
- Sunday, December 20, 2026 | 6 to 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 22, 2026 | 2 to 4 p.m.