The Nutcracker - Magical Christmas Ballet for Young and Old

Name: The Nutcracker - Magical Christmas Ballet for Young and Old
Start: 2026-12-22T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-22T22:30:00+01:00
Location: Stadthalle Mülheim

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 · 20:00

Stadthalle Mülheim, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany

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The Nutcracker - Magical Christmas Ballet for Young and Old — Stadthalle Mülheim, Mülheim an der Ruhr

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Der Nussknacker arrives in Mülheim an der Ruhr on Tuesday, 22 December 2026 at 20:00 at Stadthalle Mülheim. This classical Christmas ballet weaves together a magical story with Tchaikovsky's music, inviting children and adults to share the experience. Stadthalle Mülheim, situated above the Ruhr river, is a multipurpose congress and cultural hall hosting theatrical performances and concerts. This is one of nine German dates on the Der Nussknacker tour this season - an ideal evening for families seeking festive entertainment in December.

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About: Der Nussknacker

Tchaikovsky's 1892 Christmas ballet follows young Clara through a dream world of warring toys and dancing sweets, set to one of the most recognizable scores in classical music - from the March and Waltz of the Snowflakes to the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

most frequently performed ballet in the world

~40%

share of annual ticket revenue for large US ballet companies

$84M+

US Nutcracker ticket revenue in 2024 (large companies, per Dance/USA)

+18%

US attendance growth 2022-2024 (large companies, per Dance/USA)

What's new

dec 2025
Tickets for the Bolshoi Theatre's December 2025 Nutcracker run sold out within two hours of going on sale, prompting the theatre to introduce an auction system and named e-tickets to combat scalpers.
dec 2025
According to Dance/USA data reported in December 2025, US Nutcracker ticket revenue for large ballet companies rose from $57M to over $84M between 2022 and 2024, with attendance up 18%.
2026
The Grand Classic Ballet toured The Nutcracker across dozens of German cities from January 2026, including Oberhausen, Munich, Stuttgart, Bochum, Magdeburg, Berlin and Bonn.

Tour

LeipzigHamburgBerlinMünchenStuttgartOberhausenBochumHagenMainzMagdeburgWeimarDuisburgIngolstadtBremenBonnRadolfzell

Tracks

Tanz der Zuckerfee (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy)Act II centrepiece, featuring the celesta - one of the most recognized pieces in classical music

Blumenwalzer (Waltz of the Flowers)Grand Act II divertissement, a staple of concert programmes worldwide

Schneeflockenwalzer (Waltz of the Snowflakes)Act I finale, iconic corps de ballet set piece

Marsch (March)Opening Act I number, instantly recognizable holiday theme

Nussknacker-Suite Op. 71aEight-movement orchestral suite compiled by Tchaikovsky before the ballet's premiere; featured in Disney's Fantasia (1940)

About the venue: Stadthalle Mülheim

The Stadthalle Mülheim is a multi-purpose event and congress hall in Mülheim an der Ruhr, located directly on the banks of the Ruhr river. The venue hosts a wide range of events including concerts, theatre performances, trade fairs, congresses, and private celebrations. With its large main hall and flexible room configurations, it is one of the central event locations in the region.

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