The Nutcracker Ballet and Other Holiday Shows for Kids in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia
Seeing The Nutcracker ballet is one of the most classic holiday experiences for families, and no two productions are alike. We've found nearly 20 variations of The Nutcracker taking place in the DC area in 2023, from the Washington Ballet's historic twist to The Hip Hop Nutcracker to Maryland Youth Ballet's abbreviated version of the show, The Mini-Nut.
In addition to the The Nutcracker, families can take in a variety of other holiday shows, including A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins at Glen Echo Park, and contemporary shows such as Step Afrika! Magical Musical Holiday Step Show.
Read on for our list of performances of The Nutcracker 2023 and other holiday shows near DC. For more holiday fun, check out our Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for DC kids and our Family Activity Calendar.
Many of these holiday shows are popular and sell out quickly, so be sure to purchase advance tickets. Subscribe to our newsletters to get stories like this delivered directly to your inbox.
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The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Hylton Performing Arts Center
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre- Rockville Civic Center Park
Cultural Arts Center
Capital One Hall
Capital One Hall
Capital One Hall
Maryland Hall
Lyric Baltimore
Hylton Performing Arts Center
Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
Hippodrome Theatre
Capital One Hall
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Discovery Theater – Ripley Center
Arena Stage
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Capital One Hall
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Indian Creek School