The Nutcracker 2026 in Northwest Arkansas

Name: The Nutcracker — Friday Evening
Start: 2026-12-18T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-12-18T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Pat Walker Theater at Springdale High School

A timeless holiday tradition, made by and for Northwest Arkansas

December 18-20 - Pat Walker Theater, Springdale High School

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Fri, Dec 18 - 7 PM

Sat, Dec 19 - 2 PM

Sun, Dec 20 - 2 PM

International ballet stars Rainer Krenstetter and Emily Bromberg lead this year's Nutcracker.

Also in the guest cast: Ariel Morilla, Doug Horne and Alexander Sokolov. Together they lead a cast of 110, with brand-new sets, reworked choreography and new costumes.

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Plan your visit

Performance details: Friday · Saturday · Sunday

The Venue

Pat Walker Theater at Springdale High School
1103 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764

Accessibility

ADA Parking and accessible seating available, please contact boxoffice@obt.dance if you need any special assistance!

Families

Family - friendly production for all ages. Lap children aged 2 and under are welcome - this production is expected to sell out so any seat used must be ticketed.

Run Time

The Performance runs roughly 100 minutes including a 15 minute intermission. Refreshments and keepsakes will be available in the lobby!

The Nutcracker - A tradition that spans generations. An unforgettable first ballet.

The Nutcracker is an inviting introduction to live dance: vivid characters, familiar music, and a story children can follow from the first curtain to the final bow.

About The Production

Make The Nutcracker part of your holiday tradition.

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