Where to see The Nutcracker in Tampa Bay
The Nutcracker is back on stage in 2025 in Tampa Bay, and we couldn't be more excited! There are a few places where you can go see the performance in person on both sides of the bay, including the Straz Center in Tampa.
Where to see the Nutcracker in Tampa Bay
(Listed in order of show dates.)
The Nutcracker at Palladium Theater in St. PeteÂ
- Date: December 5-7, 2025
- Location: 253 Fifth Ave., St. Petersburg
- Tickets: Starting at $30
The St Petersburg Ballet Company will perform The Nutcracker at the Palladium Theater in St. Pete!
NUTCRACKER HIGH TEA
- Date: December 7, 2025, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Location: The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club
- Cost: $215 for adults, $95 for kids 4-12, ages 3 and under are free
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club’s Nutcracker High Tea returns December 7 for its third year—pairing a condensed ballet performance of The Nutcracker with an elevated buffet lunch and high tea in the iconic Grand Ballroom.
Guests enjoyed a selection of exquisite teas and pastries for an enchanting afternoon. Tickets are $215 for adults, $95 for kids ages 4–12, and children 3 and under are free.
The Nutcracker at USF College of the Arts Theater in Tampa
- Dates: December 19-21, 2025
- Location: 3839 USF Holly Drive, Theatre 1, Tampa
- Tickets: Starting at $44.75
The Dance Theatre of Tampa will perform ‘The Nutcracker' for its 26th season at the USF College of the Arts Theater 1. They'll feature guests and local dancers. With the magic of dazzling costumes, sparkling lights, DTT’s production is the largest and longest-running community holiday tradition hosted by the professionally established school, New Tampa Dance Theatre, and is the highlight of the season for the young and young at heart.
Nutcracker at The Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa
- Dates: December 19-23, 2025
- Location: 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl., Tampa
- Tickets: Starting at $26.50
The Next Generation Ballet is back on stage at The Straz this December to perform the beloved ‘Nutcracker'. Young dancers from Tampa Bay will be joined by dancers from dance companies across the country to put on this unforgettable performance.
The Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Pete
- Dates: December 28, 2025
- Tickets: Starting at $49
The Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Pete is celebrating America's favorite Christmas tradition with an all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score!