November 27 - December 27, 2026

Nashville's Nutcracker

Choreography, Story Interpretation, and Direction by Paul Vasterling

venue: JACKSON HALL, TPAC

Pirouette into the perfect winter season with Middle Tennessee’s favorite holiday tradition, Nashville’s Nutcracker!

Featuring Tchaikovsky’s enduringly iconic score performed live by the Nashville Symphony, Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling’s Emmy Award-winning retelling takes you on a uniquely-Nashville adventure filled with swirling snowflakes, whimsical wonders, and timeless storytelling. From the sweetest Sugar Plum Fairy to the tiniest baby mouse, this heartwarming holiday ballet is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Join us to create magical memories that will last for years to come!

Friday, November 27 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, November 28 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 5 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 5 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m.
Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 12 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 12 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m.
Friday, December 18 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 19 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 19 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 20 at 2 p.m.
Monday, December 21 at 2 p.m.
Monday, December 21 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, December 22 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, December 22 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 23 at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, December 23 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 24 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 26 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, December 27 at 2 p.m.
Act 1: 51 minutes
Intermission: 20 minutes
Act 2: 51 minutes