Shows and ballet

Der Nussknacker - Ballet Fairy Tale with Narrator - after P. Tschaikowsky

Q: What makes the staging special?

Selected dance scenes use LED elements in the costumes. - Sparkling tutus, lights and electric candles create a fairy-tale atmosphere.

Wed 2 Dec · 17:00

Theater am Tanzbrunnen, Köln

About

Der Nussknacker is a family ballet fairy tale with a narrator after P. Tschaikowsky at Theater am Tanzbrunnen, Köln, on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 17:00.

What to expect

In this family version, Clara receives a nutcracker that comes alive on Christmas Eve.

A narrator guides children and adults through the story and explains the stage action.

Fantasy, courage and magic journey
Magical light effects on stage
LED elements in selected costumes
Sparkling tutus, lights and electric candles
Bohemia Ballett Usti
Christmas show for the whole family

Questions

When does Der Nussknacker - Ballet Fairy Tale with Narrator - after P. Tschaikowsky start and end?

Der Nussknacker - Ballet Fairy Tale with Narrator - after P. Tschaikowsky runs Wednesday, 2 December 2026, 17:00.

Where is Der Nussknacker - Ballet Fairy Tale with Narrator - after P. Tschaikowsky?

Der Nussknacker - Ballet Fairy Tale with Narrator - after P. Tschaikowsky takes place at Theater am Tanzbrunnen, Rheinparkweg 1, Köln.

How much are tickets for Der Nussknacker - Ballet Fairy Tale with Narrator - after P. Tschaikowsky?

Tickets for Der Nussknacker - Ballet Fairy Tale with Narrator - after P. Tschaikowsky cost €31.40 on the official ticket shop.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. It is described as a family version for young audiences, with a narrator for children and adults.

What makes the staging special?

Selected dance scenes use LED elements in the costumes.

Sparkling tutus, lights and electric candles create a fairy-tale atmosphere.

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Getting there

Theater am Tanzbrunnen, Rheinparkweg 1, 50679 Köln, DE

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