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The Asheville Ballet presents

The Nutcracker

Dec 12, 2025 • 7:30 pm
Dec 13, 2025 • 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Dec 14, 2025 • 2:30 pm

North Carolina’s oldest professional non-profit ballet company presents the full-length classical holiday tradition, with stars, story, and sugarplums. Clara’s magical journey to the Lands of Snow and Sweets featuring the traditional Tchaikovsky score has become a favorite holiday family tradition.

PLEASE NOTE: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts’ Box Office is the ONLY official ticketing provider for events at the Wortham Center’s venues: Diana Wortham Theatre, Tina McGuire Theatre and Henry LaBrun Studio. Beware of third-party ticketing scams.

Get Tickets for Dec 12 @ 7:30 p.m.
Get Tickets for Dec 13 @ 2:30 p.m.
Get Tickets for Dec 13 @ 7:30 p.m.
Get Tickets for Dec 14 @ 2:30 p.m.

Student Matinee – canceled

December 11, 2025 at 9:30 am – canceled

Due to wintry weather, school closures, and delays, the student matinee has been canceled. Ticket holders will be contacted. 828-257-4530 boxoffice@worthamarts.org

Date(s):

December 12, 2025 — December 14, 2025

Venue:

Diana Wortham Theatre

18 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801 (map)

Cost:

$20-$60  Ticket fee details

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