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THE NUTCRACKER

Experience full-length classical ballet production by Toronto International Ballet Theatre.

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About the Show

Since its debut in December 2008, TIBT's The Nutcracker has become a beloved fixture of Toronto's holiday season.

Audiences return each year for lavish sets, detailed costumes, and emotionally rich storytelling — anchored by international guest artists and exceptional local dancers.

Performed in one of Toronto's leading theatres, this full-length production offers families, ballet enthusiasts, and first-time viewers an immersive evening of classical ballet at its finest.

December 19–20, 2026
Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts

  • Saturday, December 19 - 2:00 pm

  • Saturday, December 19 - 7:00 pm

  • Sunday, December 20 - 2:00 pm

Artists of International Stature

TIBT has been honoured to collaborate with principal and soloist dancers from the world's most prestigious companies:

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© Erik Tomasson

Misa Kuranaga

San Francisco Ballet

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© Jack Devant

Joy Womack

Bolshoi Ballet

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© Karolina Kuras

Svetlana Lunkina

Bolshoi Ballet / National Ballet of Canada

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© Juan Pablo Zapata

Andrii Ishchuk

American Ballet Theatre

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© Unknown

Alexis Tiutiunnyk

Mariinsky Theatre

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© Mark Olich

Anastasia Stashkevich

Bolshoi Ballet

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© Unknown

Ruslan Skvortsov

Bolshoi Ballet

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© Jack Devant

Vyacheslav Lopatin

Bolshoi Ballet

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© Viktoria Maley

Elisabeth Beyer

American Ballet Theatre

Performance Gallery

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Group Bookings & School Visits

Experience the magic of ballet as a group. TIBT offers special rates and curated educational experiences for school groups, dance studios, and organizations of 10 or more. Join us for a world-class performance and discover the beauty of movement together.

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