The Radio City Christmas Spectacular Radio City Music Hall 1260 6th Avenue at W 50th Street,
A truly spectacular show for all ages, even toddlers, with fabulous dancing by the talented Rockettes, dazzling costumes, special effects, camels, sheep and Santa Clause (many, many Santa Clauses in…
🎟 $52-$422
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular Radio City Music Hall 1260 6th Avenue at W 50th Street,
A truly spectacular show for all ages, even toddlers, with fabulous dancing by the talented Rockettes, dazzling costumes, special effects, camels, sheep and Santa Clause (many, many Santa Clauses in…
🎟 $52-$422
Fifth Ave Decor Fifth Avenue Fifth Avenue 44th–49th Street,
Swanky stores on and around Fifth Avenue are especially eye-catching during the holidays. Go early in the day or weekdays if possible to avoid heavy crowds (or visit during pedestrian-only…
Sixth Avenue Decor Sixth Avenue Sixth Avenue, West 48th to 51st Street,
The photo ops are larger than life across the street from iconic Radio City (home to the must-see Christmas Spectacular). ✨ Giant nutcrackers guarding an impressive tree (W 48th St),…
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
Experience the lavish New York City Ballet Nutcracker that started it all in 1954, featuring exquisite costumes, magnificent sets and top-notch dance talent. See twirling snowflakes, leaping candy canes, waltzing…
🎟 $70-$320
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
Experience the lavish New York City Ballet Nutcracker that started the Nutcracker craze in the US in 1954, featuring exquisite costumes, magnificent sets and top-notch dance talent. See twirling snowflakes,…
🎟 $50-$320
Santa Snow Show Nordstrom NYC 225 W 57th Street,
Catch Santa and his excited elves coming down the spacious store’s escalator. Party among dancing elves, sparkly snow queens and magical in-store snowfall. Stay for free Santa photos and storytime…
Papillon Bistro & Bar Papillon Bistro & Bar 22 E 54 Street,
This spacious old-fashioned French bistro is fully decked out inside and out with trees, nutcrackers, lights, Santas, angels, stockings on the stairs and more. The menu includes their signature blue…
Peninsula Hotel Decor & Sweet Shoppe The Peninsula New York 700 Fifth Ave at W 55th Street,
See a spectacular Christmas tree flanked by life-sized nutcrackers and other festive decor in a grand hotel lobby, open to all. Stop by a cute Sweet Shoppe in the lobby…
New York Theatre Ballet Nutcracker Brookfield Place 220 Vesey Street,
See a ticketed performance of New York Theatre Ballet's kid-friendly, one-hour version of the Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday ballet The Nutcracker in the Winter Garden benefitting Brookfield Place’s charitable partner, City…
The Nutcracker in New Rochelle New York City Center 131 W 55th Street,
A small local ballet company presents the classic Nutcracker story in a the intimate space. New choreography by artistic director Chiara Ajkun features with funny battles with the mice and…
🎟 $45
Musiquita’s Nutcracker Tap Dance Special Greenwich House Music School 46 Barrow Street,
Tap dancer Alex MacDonald is the Nutcracker himself, dancing to original violin and piano arrangements for tap from the Nutcracker as well as some festive holiday favorites, Musiquita originals and…
🎟 $40, free/ages 12 & under
Mozart for Munchkins: Winter Wonderland & Ballet Magic Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 3 W 65th St,
Hear samplings from the Nutcracker and other holiday favorites played by professional musicians in a relaxed, all-ages concert. See and interact with a solo ballet dancer accompanied by clarinet, horn,…
🎟 $40, free/ages 12 & under
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet Kings Theatre 1027 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn
See world class artists, jubilant Nesting Dolls, jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes at a colorful production in an opulent theater. Formerly know as…
🎟 $45-$195
The Nutcracker: InsideOut Concerts Experience for Everyone The DiMenna Center for Classical Music 450 W 37th Street,
Journey through Tchaikovsky's musical imagining of the Land of the Sweets from a seat inside a full symphony orchestra. Following this engaging program, children will have the opportunity to play…
🎟 $60/adults, $39/kids
Peridance Contemporary Dance’s The Nutcracker Peridance 126 E 13th Street between Third & Fourth Avenues,
Renowned choreographer Igal Perry presents an innovative contemporary Nutcracker experience. The classic story blended with a fusion of hip hop and contemporary dance is set to excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s original score…
🎟 $47, $27/students & seniors
The Knickerbocker Suite Manhattan Movement & Arts Center 248 W 60th Street,
A New York City themed Nutcracker features famous landmarks woven into the time-honored tale performed by students at a pre-professional ballet school and professional guest artists. Based on the jocular…
🎟 $45, $35/students
Decorated Brownstones Upper East Side
Find creative holiday decor on lovely historic buildings throughout the UES. Some favorites: 🎄 E 61st between 2nd & 3rd Aves (blue nutcracker) 🎄 E 64th between 5th and Madison (giant…
Mozart for Munchkins: Winter Wonderland & Ballet Magic St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church 157 Montague Street, Brooklyn
Hear samplings from the Nutcracker and other holiday favorites played by professional musicians in a relaxed, all-ages concert. See and interact with a solo ballet dancer accompanied by clarinet, horn,…
🎟 $40, free/ages 12 & under
Keith Michael’s The Nutcracker Florence Gould Hall 55 E 59th Street at Madison,
New York Theatre Ballet performs a kid-friendly, one-hour version of the Tchaikovsky's beloved holiday ballet set in Art Nouveau-style circa 1907 with innovative choreography by Keith Michael. Features clockwork imps,…
🎟 $38.75