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What to expect

The gala opens with music, dancing, and a holiday party from The Nutcracker before Clara falls asleep and enters a dreamscape of classical ballet scenes.

  • Scenes from The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Don Quixote
  • The Flames of Paris and Paquita
  • The Sleeping Beauty and Le Corsaire
  • Prince Igor and Carmina Burana
  • International ballet stars from across the globe
  • Ethereal swans and fiery Spanish dances
  • Grand pas and heroic legends
  • Suitable for ballet lovers and first-time audiences

Questions

When does A Night in Clara's Dreams: A Nutcracker Gala start and end?

A Night in Clara's Dreams: A Nutcracker Gala runs Saturday, 5 December 2026, 11:00 until 13:00.

Where is A Night in Clara's Dreams: A Nutcracker Gala?

A Night in Clara's Dreams: A Nutcracker Gala takes place at Bayer Erholungshaus, Leverkusen, Nobelstraße 37, Leverkusen.

How can I book?

Book through the organizer's page:

**balletdelart.com

Is it good for first-time audiences?

The organizer says it is perfect for ballet lovers and first-time audiences alike.

What can I expect?

The gala opens with the holiday party from The Nutcracker. Clara then dreams through scenes from The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, The Flames of Paris, Paquita, The Sleeping Beauty, Le Corsaire, Prince Igor, and Carmina Burana, performed by international ballet stars.

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Getting there

Bayer Erholungshaus, Leverkusen, Nobelstraße 37, 51373 Leverkusen, DE

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