About
The Nutcracker, the Christmas ballet, is performed by the British Festival Ballet at Cirque Royal in Brussels on Sunday 6 December 2026 at 14:00.
What to expect
The Christmas ballet Casse-Noisette is performed by the British Festival Ballet on the music of Tchaikovsky.
- Clara receives a nutcracker on Christmas Eve
- Battle against the Mouse King
- Snowflake storm, then an enchanted kingdom
- Waltz of the Flowers and character dances
- Made for ballet fans and first-timers
Dates
- Théâtre Sébastopol, Lille
- Glaz Arena, Cesson Sevigne
- Koninklijk Circus - Cirque Royal, Brussel
- Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus, Brussels
- Théâtre Jean Ferrat, Fourmies
- Théâtre Sébastopol, Lille
- PMC Strasbourg Palais de la musique et des congrès
- Le 13ème ART Paris
- Le 13ème ART Paris
- Le 13ème ART Paris
- Le 13ème ART Paris
- Le 13ème ART Paris
- Vorst Nationaal
- Le 13ème ART Paris
- Le 13ème ART Paris
- Le 13ème ART Paris
- Le 13ème ART Paris
- Le 13ème ART Paris
- Lille Grand Palais
- Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Paris
- Koninklijk Circus - Cirque Royal, Brussel
- Koninklijk Circus - Cirque Royal, Brussel
Questions
When does The Nutcracker start and end?
The Nutcracker runs Friday, 25 December 2026, 15:00.
Where is The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker takes place at Le 13ème ART Paris, 2 place d'Italie, Paris.
What is the story?
Clara receives a mysterious nutcracker on Christmas Eve.
At night the toy comes to life
A battle against the Mouse King
A snowflake storm
A wondrous kingdom with the Waltz of the Flowers and character dances
Is it good for families and first-timers?
The description presents it as a festive show to share with family or friends.
It is described as accessible to all
It is also aimed at people discovering classical dance for the first time
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Getting there
Le 13ème ART Paris, 2 place d'Italie, 75013 Paris, FR
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