The Nutcracker is one of the world’s most famous ballets, and we’re lucky to live in London where The Nutcracker returns each Christmas to delight families in the run up to the festive period.
With The Nutcracker tickets going on sale today — and they always sell out — here’s everything you need to know to get your hands on them.
When you think of Christmas, what shows come to mind? Pantomimes like Jack and the Beanstalk? A Christmas Carol? For us, it’s Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.
This two-act ballet is set in Edwardian London, and it transports audiences to Christmas Eve where Clara and her mum are shopping at Drosselmeyer’s Emporium of Sweets and Delights. It’s here that Clara encounters an unusual Nutcracker doll which will take her on a journey that involves defending her home from the Rat King and discovering a mystical ice realm.
Buy The Nutcracker tickets from £19 at London Theatre Direct
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Where can I see The Nutcracker in London?
The Nutcracker will be performing at the London Coliseum this Christmastime.
When is The Nutcracker performing in London?
The performance dates for The Nutcracker are 11st December 2025 to 11th January 2026.
How to get The Nutcracker London Coliseum tickets
Tickets to see The Nutcracker are on sale now at London Theatre Direct, and seats will set you back from £19 per person.
Buy The Nutcracker tickets from £19 at London Theatre Direct
Is there a dress code for The Nutcracker in London?
As always when attending events such as an open air theatre show or a West End performance, you’ll want to make sure you’re appropriately dressed.
At The Nutcracker, there is no formal dress code. You can wear whatever you feel the most comfortable in, whether that’s jeans or a gown.
Buy The Nutcracker tickets from £19 at London Theatre Direct
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