If you’re looking for something festive to do in Dallas–Fort Worth this holiday season, there’s more than just holiday lights. Texas Ballet Theater and other local groups are putting on performances that work for ballet fans, families, or anyone wanting a seasonal outing.
Adding a performing arts event, like the Nutcracker ballet, to your holiday calendar can be a gentle reminder to slow down, gather friends or family, and enjoy all that the holiday season has to offer.
Whether you’re bringing a young child, planning a date night, or organizing a company holiday outing, these performances are a wonderful option.
Read more: Holiday Magic in Motion: The Nutcracker, A Holiday TraditionTexas Ballet Theater’s The Nutcracker
Texas Ballet Theater’s production of The Nutcracker returns this season with performances in both Dallas and Fort Worth. The Dallas run takes place November 28–December 7, 2025, at the Winspear Opera House. Performances in Fort Worth run from December 12–28 at Bass Performance Hall.
With sweeping choreography by Ben Stevenson, O.B.E., Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, lavish costumes, and a large cast that blends professional dancers with nearly 200 students from the region.
For families and first-time balletgoers, TBT’s “Kingdom of Sweets” pre-show adds extra enchantment. On matinee days, children can meet a ballerina, hold a pointe shoe, explore costumes up close, and learn a bit about life behind the curtain.
If you enjoy themed fun, attend one of the “Ugly Sweater Nights” on Thursday, December 4 in Dallas or Thursday, December 18 in Fort Worth. Show up in your most festive attire, check in at the lobby reception booth between 6 and 7 p.m., and you might win tickets to TBT’s May performance of Swan Lake.
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea 2025
Before attending the Sunday matinee at the Winspear, treat yourelf and your little ones to this magical afternoon tea on December 7 at the The Adolphus Hotel in Downtown Dallas. Tickets are available online.
Other Nutcracker Ballets Around DFW
If you want a different version of The Nutcracker, there are other options in North Texas.
- Ballet North Texas presents The Nutcracker December 19–21, 2025, at Moody Performance Hall in Dallas. Their season includes a sensory-friendly matinee, which is worth noting if you prefer a gentler performance environment.
- World Ballet Company brings its Nutcracker to the Majestic Theatre in downtown Dallas on December 17 and 18, 2025, with an additional show at the Irving Arts Center on December 16. This version delivers a Broadway-style flair and runs around 100 minutes, including intermission.
- For a lighter alternative, Avant Chamber Ballet presents “Nutcracker with Live Orchestra” December 5–7 at Moody Performance Hall. Their “Short & Suite” version offers a condensed one-hour take on the story for families or anyone with limited time. (Avant Chamber Ballet)
Tickets for the Nutcracker generally sell out, especially for matinees and evening performances. Order your tickets online.
This holiday season, the sparkle of holiday lights meets the twirl of tutus. Whether you go for the classic grandeur of TBT’s Nutcracker, a more condensed ballet evening, or a sensory-friendly matinee, DFW offers multiple chances to experience the magic of ballet.
So, leave your office behind and make a holiday memory that lasts long past the last snowfall.
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