The Nutcracker
It’s not Christmas without The Nutcracker! Birmingham Royal Ballet's enchanting production, featuring Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, is a sparkling festive treat for the whole family.
Created exclusively for the Royal Albert Hall, with gorgeous period costumes and dazzling projections, this Christmas classic is brought to life by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s world-class ballet dancers and orchestra, the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.
Experience the true magic of Christmas, as Clara’s toys come to life at the stroke of midnight. Journey through a fantastical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes to the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Age Restrictions
Ages 5+. All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult (18+).Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Mon 29th December 2025 until Wed 31st December 2025.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
2.00pm
7.00pm
Tue
2.00pm
7.00pm
Wed
12.00pm
4.00pm
Thu
-
Fri
-
Sat
-
Sun
-
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Royal Albert Hall Details
Bus routes: (Hyde Park Gate) 9, 10, 52, 70, 360
Night buses: (Hyde Park Gate) 10, 452, N9, N52
Nearest rail: Victoria
Tube lines: District, Piccadilly, Circle
Nearest tube: South Kensington
Directions
from South Kensington :
(15mins) Take Exhibition Road up to Prince Consort Road where you turn left; take the right leading you to Kensington Gore.
Car park: Imperial College Campus (5mins)
In congestion zone?: No
Facilities at Royal Albert Hall
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Royal Albert Hall Location
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
The Nutcracker
Royal Albert Hall, London
Running until: Wed 31st December 2025
Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 2 intervals.