The San Jose Nutcracker – New Ballet & Symphony San Jose

| Performances: Dec. 19-20 | Symphony San Jose is delighted to partner again with New Ballet, presenting Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece with choreography by Dalia Rawson. The San Jose Nutcracker takes place in San Jose at the turn of the last century. This unique production features landmarks of the era, with dazzling new scenic elements including a growing replica of the historic San Jose Light Tower and a skyline of San Jose inspired by the city in 1905. Costumes for the first act were inspired by period dolls from the History San Jose archives and the second act was inspired by our valley in the last century, carpeted in orchard blossoms and known as “The Valley of Heart’s Delight.” Swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and The Sugarplum Fairy will make this holiday ballet a new favorite for the entire family. Performances: Sat., December 19, 2026 @ 2pm, 7pm Sun., December 20, 2026 @ 2pm Tues., December 22, 2026 @ 2pm Weds., December 23, 2026 @ 2pm Sat., December 26, 2026 @ 2pm, 7pm Sun., December 27, 2026 @ 2pm For additional information, please visit Symphony San Jose’s website. > California Theatre Events Calendar > Visitor FAQs