Nutcracker - The magical Christmas tradition for all the family
London Coliseum, London
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London Coliseum | Thu 11 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
Suitable for 5-100 years
This festive season, step into a world where anything is possible. Join Clara on a fantastical adventure as English National Ballet’s Nutcracker bursts to life with over 100 dancers and musicians.
It’s Christmas Eve in Edwardian London. A visit to Drosselmeyer’s Sweets & Delights Emporium introduces Clara to an enchanted Nutcracker doll, setting in motion a magical journey. From a glittering Christmas party to a battle with the Rat King, Clara is swept away to a dazzling ice realm and the Land of Sweets & Delights, where the Sugar Plum Fairy hosts a grand celebration in her honour.
“Vibrant” (Financial Times) and “astoundingly pretty” (The London Standard), English National Ballet’s acclaimed production premiered in 2024. It returns to the London Coliseum to bring you a delicious taste of Christmas delight.
Choreographed by Artistic Director, Aaron S. Watkin, and Olivier Award-winner Arielle Smith, this classic festive ballet combines exquisite dancing with spectacular sets and costumes designed by Dick Bird. English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic score live.
From the orchestra’s first notes to the final bows, Nutcracker is your ticket to magical memories with friends and family!
3 Reasons to see...
- A sugar-spun adventure with over 100 dancers and musicians.
- Magical memories guaranteed - the perfect treat for all the family.
- The sound of Christmas – Tchaikovsky’s score performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic.
'A real Christmas gift' The Stage
'A solid success' The Guardian
'Hits the sweet spot' The London Standard
'A vibrant new Nutcracker' Financial Times
LittleBird Top Tip
Listen to the score on Spotify here!
Location London Coliseum
Running Thu 11 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
Prices Tickets from £15 plus booking fees.
Show Dates and Times
Thu 11 Dec 2025 | 7:30pm
Fri 12 Dec 2025 | 7:30pm
Sat 13 Dec 2025 | 2:30pm | 7:30pm
Sun 14 Dec 2025 | 2:30pm
Tue 16 Dec 2025 | 7:00pm
Wed 17 Dec 2025 | 1:00pm |7:00pm
Thu 18 Dec 2025 | 2:30pm | 7:30pm
Fri 19 Dec 2025 | 2:30pm | 7:30pm
Sat 20 Dec 2025 | 2:30pm (audio described) | 7:30pm
Mon 22 Dec 2025 | 2:30pm | 7:30pm
Tue 23 Dec 2025 | 2:30pm | 7:30pm
Wed 24 Dec 2025 | 1:30pm
Fri 26 Dec 2025 | 4:00pm
Sat 27 Dec 2025 | 2:30pm | 7:30pm
Sun 28 Dec 2025 | 2:30pm
Mon 29 Dec 2025 | 2:30pm | 7:30pm
Tue 30 Dec 2025 | 2:30pm | 7:30pm
Wed 31 Dec 2025 | 1:30pm
Fri 2 Jan 2026 | 7:30pm
Sat 3 Jan 2026 |2:30pm (family friendly) | 7:30pm
Sun 4 Jan 2026 | 2:30pm
Tue 6 Jan 2026 | 7:30pm
Wed 7 Jan 2026 | 7:00pm
Thu 8 Jan 2026 | 1:00pm (relaxed performance) | 7:00pm
Fri 9 Jan 2026 | 7:30pm
Sat 10 Jan 2026 | 2:30pm | 7:30pm
Sun 11 Jan 2026 | 1:30pm
Duration
2 hours including one interval
Age Guidance
5+. Children under 5 are welcomed at the family friendly performance on 3 Jan 2:30pm
The magical production of Nutcracker is suitable for children aged 5+. The ballet is 2 hours and 5 minutes long, with two acts lasting around 45 minutes, and an interval of 20 minutes. The ballet does not include anything scary (except, maybe, the Mouse King!). There is the sound of a small explosion during Act 1, as well as flashing lights and large-scale motion projection. Children under 5 are not usually allowed in the auditorium at the London Coliseum. However they do welcome children under 5 and babes-in-arms at their family-friendly matinee on Saturday 3 January 2.30pm. At this performance, tickets for children under 16 are just the cost of the booking fee too! For each full-paying adult ticket, you can purchase two children tickets (terms and conditions apply, subject to availability). More details about Nutcracker discounts here.
Access information here.
What makes London Coliseum family friendly
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Address and Contact Info
London Coliseum
St Martin's Lane
London
WC2N 4ES
Nearest Station: Leicester Square