Step into a snow-dusted Edwardian London where a toy soldier springs to life and Clara’s Christmas Eve becomes an adventure. English National Ballet’s Nutcracker is festive sparkle at its finest, with Tchaikovsky’s beloved score played live by the English National Ballet Philharmonic and more than 100 dancers and musicians bringing the magic to the stage.

Where: London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4ES
When: 17 December 2026 to early January 2027
Running time: around 2 hours, including an interval
Suitable for: ages 5+ (under 5s are only admitted to the family matinee)
Tickets: from around £30, via the London Coliseum or English National Ballet