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A Minnesota Nutcracker Tour Dates & Tickets

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The live experience

What reaches the room

A Minnesota Nutcracker is a beloved annual production by Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota (TCB), a nonprofit professional ballet company serving the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. Since 2003, this one-of-a-kind Nutcracker adds Minnesota’s landscapes and characters to the beloved story, making it a seasonal staple recommended by Minnesota Public Radio as one of the state’s essential holiday events. TCB is known for accessibility, offering sensory-relaxed performances and broad educational outreach, so everyone can experience the magic of the holiday ballet.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Below you’ll find a concise bio, discography highlights related to the artistic company, and current tour information for A Minnesota Nutcracker—including dates, venues, and how to secure your seats.

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Upcoming engagements for A Minnesota Nutcracker in 2025 include performances at the Ames Center in Burnsville (December 12–14) and the Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis (December 16–17). Check the showtimes for each date: Ames Center shows on Dec 12 at 7:00 PM; Dec 13 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM; Dec 14 at 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM. The Northrop engagement features a Relaxed performance on Dec 16 at 6:00 PM and a 7:00 PM performance on Dec 17. Secure your seats early—TCB emphasizes accessibility and audience-friendly experiences. For the latest updates and social connections, follow the company’s official channels below.

The essentials

Quick Facts About A Minnesota Nutcracker

  • A Minnesota Nutcracker is produced by Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota (TCB), a nonprofit professional ballet company based in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area.
  • The production has run annually since 2003 and adds Minnesota-specific characters and landscapes to the traditional Nutcracker story.
  • 2025 engagements occurred at two venues: Ames Center, Burnsville (December 12–14, 2025) and Northrop Auditorium, Minneapolis (December 16–17, 2025). Times for Ames Center shows included Dec 12 at 7:00 PM; Dec 13 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM; Dec 14 at 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM; Northrop times included a 6:00 PM Relaxed performance on Dec 16 and a 7:00 PM show on Dec 17.
  • The show has been described by Minnesota Public Radio as one of the 12 essential holiday events in Minnesota.
  • TCB emphasizes accessibility with sensory-relaxed performances and engages in broad educational outreach.

Upcoming engagements for A Minnesota Nutcracker in 2025 include performances at the Ames Center in Burnsville (December 12–14) and the Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis (December 16–17). Check the showtimes for each date: Ames Center shows on Dec 12 at 7:00 PM; Dec 13 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM; Dec 14 at 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM. The Northrop engagement features a Relaxed performance on Dec 16 at 6:00 PM and a 7:00 PM performance on Dec 17. Secure your seats early—TCB emphasizes accessibility and audience-friendly experiences. For the latest updates and social connections, follow the company’s official channels below.

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