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What to expect

The Urania Spiegelpalast in Cologne tells the famous Nutcracker as a winter fairy tale.

  • Tchaikovsky's music meets ballet and acting.
  • International circus artistry.
  • Acrobatics, balance and big pictures.

Questions

When does The Nutcracker – Ballet meets Varieté start and end?

The Nutcracker – Ballet meets Varieté runs Saturday, 12 December 2026, 20:00.

Where is The Nutcracker – Ballet meets Varieté?

The Nutcracker – Ballet meets Varieté takes place at Urania Spiegelpalast, Riehler Straße 173, Köln.

What can visitors expect?

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

The Nutcracker is told as a winter fairy tale.

Acrobatics, balance and big pictures.

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Getting there

Urania Spiegelpalast, Riehler Straße 173, 50735 Köln, DE

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