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What to expect

Tchaikovsky's music meets ballet, acting and international circus artistry.

  • The Nutcracker told as a winter fairy tale
  • Acrobatics, balance and big images
  • Directly at Cologne Zoo

Questions

When does Der Nussknacker – Ballet Meets Variety start and end?

Der Nussknacker – Ballet Meets Variety runs Sunday, 22 November 2026, 15:00.

Where is Der Nussknacker – Ballet Meets Variety?

Der Nussknacker – Ballet Meets Variety takes place at Urania Spiegelpalast, Riehler Straße 173, Köln.

What happens in the show?

Tchaikovsky's music meets ballet, acting and international circus artistry. The Nutcracker is told as a winter fairy tale with acrobatics, balance and big images.

How can I book?

Book or find more information at **urania-spiegelpalast.koeln

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Getting there

Urania Spiegelpalast, Riehler Straße 173, 50735 Köln, DE

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