The Nutcracker – Land of Sweets - Ft. Wayne Ballet

The Nutcracker - Ft. Wayne Ballet

Venue: Defiance Auditorium

Date: December 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Get ready to be mesmerized by the enchanting performance of The Nutcracker by the Ft. Wayne Ballet at the Defiance Auditorium. Join us on December 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM for a magical evening filled with beautiful music, stunning costumes, and graceful dancers. Don't miss out on this timeless holiday classic brought to life on stage!

Embrace the joy of the holiday season…as Fort Wayne Ballet brings the magic of the holidays to the stage with Fort Wayne Ballet’s The Nutcracker – Land of Sweets! Watch the Nutcracker Prince come to life and guide Clara to the Land of Sweets, where she is greeted by delightful dancing candies and treats. Enjoy this cherished holiday tradition and allow yourself to be whisked away by the beloved Tchaikovsky score and beautiful dancing of the professional dancers of Fort Wayne Ballet. The Nutcracker – Land of Sweets captures the beloved story of The Nutcracker into a one hour family-friendly performance.

Fort Wayne Ballet is in its 68th season and serves as the longest-running professional ballet company and academy in Indiana. Our mission is to feed the spirit and spark the imagination through the highest caliber dance education, performance experiences, and community engagement.

The Stroede Center for the Arts is supported by the Ohio Arts Council.