December 11–21, 2026
Covey Center for the Arts
425 W Center St Provo, Utah
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Friday, December 11, 2026 — 7:00 PM | Opening Night
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Saturday, December 12, 2026 — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
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Monday, December 14, 2026 — 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM
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Tuesday, December 15, 2026 — 7:00 PM
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Thursday, December 17, 2026 — 7:00 PM
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Friday, December 18, 2026 — 7:00 PM
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Saturday, December 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
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Monday, December 21, 2026 — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Nutcracker ticket prices IN PROVO, UTAH
World-class professional ballet with a live orchestra, stunning costumes, and handcrafted sets. Right here in Utah County, at a fraction of what you would pay at other professional ballets.
Seating A
$67.00 (includes online fee)
Seating B
$57.00 (includes online fee)
Seating C
$52.00 (includes online fee)
Seating D
$42.00 (includes online fee)
Seating E
$32.00 (includes online fee)
UTAH COUNTY'S best kept secret
A comparable seat at other professional ballet companies runs anywhere from $75 to over $400 per ticket, before you factor in the drive, the parking, and the hotel if you make a night of it. Utah Metropolitan Ballet's Nutcracker seats start at $32 and top out at $67. Same level of live orchestra. Same level of professional dancers. Same breathtaking production value. Right here in Provo.
Do not take our word for it. Read what our audiences say, including those who have seen both.
I have seen the nutcracker many times over the years from Broadway to many locations. I even saw it performed by the Russian Ballet. Your performance last night was one of the best I've ever seen.
WARREN KIRKBY
I thought the few shows I've seen were great. Lovely experiences and I don't have to drive to SLC.
REBECCA WEB
The level of skill and talent that you see at a UMB performance is on another level. They may not be the most famous ballet in the state, but they are definitely the best ballet in the state.
NICOLE LINDE
A HOLIDAY TRADITION THAT FEELS LIKE stepping into a dream
The moment the music begins, the world outside fades away. Snow falls across the stage. Candles flicker. Tchaikovsky’s legendary score fills the theater as Clara’s magical journey unfolds before your eyes.
For many Utah families, attending Nutcracker has become more than a performance. It’s a tradition woven into the holiday season itself.
Children sit wide-eyed as toy soldiers march across the stage. Parents relive memories from years past. Couples dress up for a festive evening together. Grandparents introduce a new generation to the beauty of live ballet and orchestra music.
Utah Metropolitan Ballet’s production of Nutcracker combines world-class dancing, elaborate costumes, handcrafted sets, and unforgettable storytelling to create one of the most beloved Christmas events in Utah County.
Whether this is your very first ballet or a tradition you return to every December, Nutcracker offers an experience that stays with you long after the curtain falls.
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A world-class holiday tradition right here in Provo
The most magical night of the year for your family
The kind of performance that turns first-timers into lifelong ballet fans
A December evening Utah County looks forward to all year long
…this is the holiday experience audiences return for year after year.
WHAT MAKES THIS NUTCRACKER UNFORGETTABLE
From the soaring sound of a live orchestra to the dazzling costumes, magical sets, and cherished holiday traditions, every detail of The Nutcracker is designed to transport audiences into a world of wonder, beauty, and unforgettable Christmas memories.
TCHAIKOVSKY PERFORMED LIVE
Every sweeping melody, every delicate snowflake moment, and every triumphant finale lands exactly as it should because our musicians are right there in the pit, bringing Tchaikovsky's immortal score to life in real time.
DANCERS WHO WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY
These are not just ballet dancers. They are fully committed artists who happen to move at the highest level, bringing grace, power, and emotional depth to every single moment on stage.
UTAH COUNTY'S MOST BELOVED HOLIDAY TRADITION
For thousands of Utah County families, December does not truly begin until the curtain rises on Nutcracker. Once you experience this level of artistry this close to home, it becomes a tradition you return to every year.
STUNNING SETS & COSTUMES
From Clara's cozy living room to the glittering Kingdom of Sweets, every scene is crafted to pull you straight into the magic and keep you there from the first note to the final bow.
A STORY THE WHOLE FAMILY ALREADY LOVES
A little girl. A magical nutcracker. A journey to a world beyond imagination. Nutcracker is built on the kind of timeless, warm-hearted storytelling that works on a five year old and a seventy five year old sitting in the exact same row.
AN EVENING THAT STAYS WITH YOU
Long after the curtain falls, you will find yourself humming the melodies, watching your child twirl across the living room floor, or already planning who to bring next December. That is what Nutcracker does.
WHAT UTAH FAMILIES ARE SAYING ABOUT NUTCRACKER
I loved the quality and technical difficulty of the dances yet with dignity and grace. I was impressed with the set, the costumes and the welcome atmosphere. The live orchestra added the magical touch needed and we were carried away in the exciting my moments of the ballet! It was exquisite!
HELEN VERNON
The Nutcracker was phenomenal! I couldn’t believe the incredible costumes, props and the stage sets that came to life! I took my 4 year old, 6 year old and mother in law and it is the start of a new tradition for us! Nutcracker totally blew us out of the water!
KELSIE B.
I love UMB so much!!! I love that their ballets are really accessible to college students and that I get to enjoy such beautiful art. I got to introduce my friends to the art of ballet during Nutcracker, which was so fun. I have attended every show this season, and I have enjoyed every single one!
MAREN EATON
Holiday magic awaits in this enchanting ballet filled with dancing snowflakes, swirling sweets, and the timeless journey of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince.
With breathtaking costumes, dazzling sets, and captivating choreography, this cherished production will delight audiences of every age and create memories to last a lifetime.
A GLIMPSE BEHIND THE CURTAIN OF Utah's favorite Nutcracker
Utah County families have their own world-class Nutcracker right here in Provo. Utah Metropolitan Ballet performs with a live orchestra, professional dancers, and a production that has filled the theater every December for over forty years. This is Utah's Nutcracker.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
JOIN US AT NUTCRACKER COMING TO PROVO THIS DECEMBER
Seats fill fast and Nutcracker is the one show in Utah County you do not want to miss. Secure your spot now for the holiday tradition thousands of families return to every single year. Come for the magic. Stay for the music. Leave with memories that last a lifetime.
Explore THE FULL SEASON
Nutcracker is just the beginning. Utah Metropolitan Ballet performs four major productions every season, each one as extraordinary as the last. If you loved Nutcracker, here is what is coming next.
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GETTING HERE
Covey Center for the Arts
425 W Center St, Provo, Utah 84601
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Free parking available on site and on surrounding streets
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Doors open 30 minutes before each performance
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Accessible seating available, contact the Covey Center to make special arrangements