Ballethnic's Urban Nutcracker 2026: A Soulful Holiday Tradition
Celebrate 36 years of Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker—an Atlanta holiday tradition filled with rhythm, soul, and unforgettable storytelling!
Experience the Magic of the Season with Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker
Join us for our 2026 annual production of Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker—a captivating reimagined classic holiday tale. Now in its 36th year, this beloved Atlanta tradition features high-energy performances, vibrant costumes, and an all-ages cast of professional and community dancers.
📍 Set in the heart of Atlanta on Sweet Auburn Avenue in the 1940s, the story follows Sarah and her chocolatier as they journey through whimsical scenes filled with spinning snow flakes, fierce rats, and waltzing flowers through the land of the sweets—all to a lively blend of Tchaikovsky and soul-infused beats.
Whether this is your first Urban Nutcracker or your 35th, you'll leave inspired, uplifted, and filled with holiday joy.
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Doors at 2:45 PM
Refund Policy
Location
Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center
3181 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, GA 30034
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