Colorado Ballet: The Nutcracker
Arts- When
- Nov 28 - Dec 27 · Varies by date: matinees typically 1 PM, evenings 6:30 or 7:30 PM
- Where
- Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver
- Price
- From $40 (single tickets); subscriptions from $30/ticket
Colorado Ballet's Nutcracker is the company's signature production and the closest thing Denver has to a fixed holiday landmark, returning to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for its annual full-month run starting Nov. 28.
The production, presented by PNC Bank, runs through Dec. 27, 2026 with a mix of matinee and evening performances scheduled across the run. It includes a sensory-friendly performance Nov. 29 at 1 PM, described by the company as a relaxed environment with sensory adaptations, plus audio-described performances on select dates including Dec. 5 and 12.
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Single tickets start at $40 and went on sale July 1, 2026; subscription packages start at $30 per ticket with a 25% savings. The show runs about 1 hour 50 minutes with one intermission and is recommended for ages 5 and up, a useful service note for families deciding which night to book.
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