The Nutcracker

Ballet’s most beloved Christmas story returns to Adelaide this November, promising an enchanting evening of dance, dazzling costumes and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.

BIG Live brings its world-class ensemble of international dancers to Her Majesty’s Theatre for this classic production. Watch Clara’s magical Christmas Eve unfold as she journeys to the Land of Sweets, encountering the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy and the mesmerising Dance of the Snowflakes along the way.

With a running time of two hours including interval, this is a production the whole family can enjoy together. Performances run from 26 to 29 November 2026, with matinee and evening sessions available.