# Cincinnati Ballet's The Nutcracker with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra > Event for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 17 – Dec 27 · 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM - Where: Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 - Ages: Ages 4 and up - Price: Tickets from $35 to $125 depending on seating tier - Organizer: Cincinnati Ballet - Official page: https://cballet.org/nutcracker/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/cincinnati-ballet-s-the-nutcracker-with-cincinnati-symphony-orchestra--listing-ad29df8837f89b46954cd20e ## About Experience the timeless enchantment of Cincinnati Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, staged in the magnificent Springer Auditorium at historic Cincinnati Music Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Accompanied live by the world-class Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky’s immortal score, the production follows young Clara on her Christmas Eve adventure. Audiences will witness the heroic Nutcracker Prince battle the Mouse King, marvel at the magically growing Christmas tree, and journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Featuring dozens of talented young dancers from the Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy alongside the professional company, it is an opulent holiday masterpiece. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Historic Music Hall features modern street-level accessible entrances, passenger elevators to all tiers, and stroller check service. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated family restrooms with baby changing counters located on the first floor and mezzanine level. • Age Suitability: Recommended for ages 4 and older; booster cushions are available on a first-come basis for petite theatergoers. • Sensory Tips: Live orchestral music, theatrical canon fire during the battle scene, and falling stage snow; quiet viewing rooms available upon request. ## Similar picks in Cincinnati - [Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops at Music Hall](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/cincinnati-symphony-orchestra-holiday-pops-at-music-hall--listing-80aeecdcb3a4329b704528d7) — Dec 11 – Dec 13 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Cincinnati Music Hall · Ages 4–99 · From $26 · checked Nov 5. 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