# Nashville Ballet's The Nutcracker at TPAC > Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Dec 11 – Dec 24 · 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM - Where: Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) - Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37243 - Ages: Ages 4 and up (Children under 4 not admitted into hall) - Price: $35-$110 per ticket depending on seating tier - Organizer: Nashville Ballet & Nashville Symphony - Official page: https://www.nashvilleballet.com/the-nutcracker - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/nashville/activities/nashville-ballet-s-the-nutcracker-at-tpac--listing-2100c8c87a0177c13f15d0f2 ## About Nashville Ballet's annual production of The Nutcracker at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall is Middle Tennessee's quintessential holiday theatrical tradition. Set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score performed live by the Nashville Symphony, this uniquely local staging weaves Nashville history into the classic tale, introducing beloved characters like Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, the Drosselmeyer toy maker, and the magical Sugar Plum Fairy alongside scenes inspired by Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition. Spectacular stagecraft, falling snow over the audience, flying carriages, and exquisite costumes worn by world-class resident dancers and over 200 youth cast members deliver pure wonder to children and parents alike. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: TPAC is fully ADA accessible with street-level elevators; strollers can be checked free of charge with the theater coat check. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms with changing tables are located on both orchestra and tier levels; a quiet lobby lounge with television monitors is available for restless children. • Age Suitability: Recommended for children ages 4 and older, teens, and adults; booster seats are available upon request from ushers. • Sensory Tips: The performance includes theatrical smoke effects, dramatic battle cannon thuds, and dynamic symphonic crescendos; earplugs can be requested from guest services. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Nashville Symphony Holiday Pops at Schermerhorn Symphony Center](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/nashville-symphony-holiday-pops-at-schermerhorn-symphony-center--listing-f855e937e36ac60984b1bc45) — Dec 17 – Dec 20 · 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM · Schermerhorn Symphony Center · Ages 4–99 · From $29 · checked Nov 5. 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