The Magic City Nutcracker 2026

The Lyric Theatre | December 3 - 6, 2026

Presented by Magic City Performing Arts, the Magic City Nutcracker, Birmingham’s community Nutcracker will celebrate its 13th annual production.

SHOWS

Thursday, December 3 - Community Night
7:00 PM

Friday, December 4
7:00 PM

Saturday, December 5

10AM (Children’s Show), 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 6
1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Other Magic City Nutcracker Events

SCHOOL SHOW

Friday, Dec 5 at 10:00 AM
The Lyric Theatre

School groups are invited to see a behind the scenes glimpse into the Magic City Nutcracker ballet. This abbreviated show will feature a live show with professional dancers and our local community cast. A question and answer portion of the performance will be opened up to the children after the show. Email Allison@magiccitynutcracker.org for more information.

Don Quixote

The Lyric Theatre

April 15 - 18, 2027

Ballet in the Park

Railroad Park

May 2, 2027

3:00 PM

Magic City Performing Arts presents a family-friendly afternoon of ballet and contemporary dance.
This event is free to the public.