George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker returns with New York City Ballet at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center starting November 27, 2026 — matinees and evenings stacked through December. Portland’s Keller Auditorium also carries a December run on the same performer board.
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Koch Theater opening week
- Fri Nov 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM — David H. Koch Theater, New York, NY
- Sat Nov 28 · 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM — Koch Theater
- Sun Nov 29 · 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM — Koch Theater
- Wed Dec 2 · 7:00 PM — Koch Theater
- Sat Dec 5 · 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM — Koch Theater (Portland Keller also lists Dec 5)
Open the exact night on the George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker tickets board. A matinee is not an evening.
Koch ≠ Met ≠ Geffen Hall
David H. Koch Theater is NYCB’s home at Lincoln Center. The Metropolitan Opera House and David Geffen Hall are different rooms on the same campus. This board is not the Magical Christmas Ballet touring brand and not the generic The Nutcracker umbrella page.
Official sale vs independent resale
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Planning tips
- Orchestra and front rings are the premium ask; upper rings and family circles are how many parents buy.
- Opening week and weekend matinees stretch first.
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FAQ
When does Nutcracker open at Koch?
November 27, 2026, 8:00 PM — NYCB’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at David H. Koch Theater.
Is Koch the Met or Geffen Hall?
No. Different Lincoln Center rooms. This page is Koch Theater.
Is this Magical Christmas Ballet?
No. That is a different touring brand.
Official box office?
No. Independent resale since 1999. All-in checkout. 100% ticket guarantee.
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