The holiday season officially begins when NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet takes the stage at DPAC in Durham on Thursday, November 19, 2026. This touring production of Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic is a family favorite — and a highlight of our guide to events this week in Charlotte and across the Carolinas.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center
- Address: 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC 27701
- Tickets: On sale now via Ticketmaster — good seats still remain
About the show
Featuring world-class dancers, hand-painted sets and larger-than-life puppetry, NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet brings Clara’s journey to the Land of Sweets to vivid life, set to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score — from the Waltz of the Flowers to the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Getting to DPAC
DPAC is located in downtown Durham’s American Tobacco District, with parking decks on Vivian Street and Morgan Street and the Durham Station transit center a short walk away. Arrive early to enjoy the holiday lights downtown before the show.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster. Also at DPAC this season: Reality Ministries Talent Show on November 8.
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