Miami City Ballet: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (Arsht Center)
Toddler-friendly seasonal event in Miami, FL
Ziff Ballet Opera House, Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 331323 yr–18 yrs
90–150 min
afternoon · evening
Seasonal: Dec 11 – Dec 27Coming up · Dec 11 — 2026: Dec 11–27, matinee and evening shows; see the Arsht page for each date's times. $40.95–$345.15 including fees. Expires after Dec 27, 2026.
Miami City Ballet's Balanchine Nutcracker, with the Miami City Ballet Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky's score live, runs Dec 11–27 at the Arsht Center's Ziff Ballet Opera House. Tickets are $40.95–$345.15 including fees, and every person needs a ticket, regardless of age. The Arsht lists it for all ages; run time is TBD.
Why kids love it
The big-stage Nutcracker with a live orchestra. Matinees are the easier pick for little ones, and every child, even a lap baby, needs a ticket.
Miami · Central Miami-Dade
🎒 Packing list
- • Sunscreen
- • Water bottles
- • Snacks
- • Wipes
- • Cash for vendors
Safety notes
- ! Crowds: use a wearable ID or write your number on toddler's arm
- ! Hydrate more than you think you need
Parent reviews
Quick facts
- Address
- Ziff Ballet Opera House, Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
- Cost
- $40.95–$345.15 per ticket including fees; a ticket is required for every person, regardless of age
- Ages
- 3 yr–18 yr
- Time needed
- 90–150 minutes
- Best time
- afternoon and evening
- Setting
- Indoor
- In the rain
- Still works
- Season
- Dec 11 – Dec 27. 2026: Dec 11–27, matinee and evening shows; see the Arsht page for each date's times. $40.95–$345.15 including fees. Expires after Dec 27, 2026.
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Questions about Miami City Ballet: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (Arsht Center)
Is Miami City Ballet: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (Arsht Center) good for toddlers?
Yes. We recommend Miami City Ballet: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (Arsht Center) for ages 3 yr–18 yr. The big-stage Nutcracker with a live orchestra. Matinees are the easier pick for little ones, and every child, even a lap baby, needs a ticket.
How much does Miami City Ballet: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (Arsht Center) cost?
$40.95–$345.15 per ticket including fees; a ticket is required for every person, regardless of age. Prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go.
How long should we plan for Miami City Ballet: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (Arsht Center)?
Most families spend 90 to 150 minutes. It is at its best in the afternoon and evening.
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