The San Jose Nutcracker

 Celebrate the holidays and Symphony San Jose's 25th Anniversary Season by seeing a production of The San Jose Nutracker at the California Theatre!

Symphony San Jose is delighted to partner again with New Ballet, presenting Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece with choreography by Dalia Rawson.

The San Jose Nutcracker takes place in San Jose at the turn of the last century. This unique production features landmarks of the era, with dazzling new scenic elements including a growing replica of the historic San Jose Light Tower and a skyline of San Jose inspired by the city in 1905. Costumes for the first act were inspired by period dolls from the History San Jose archives and the second act was inspired by our valley in the last century, carpeted in orchard blossoms and known as “The Valley of Heart’s Delight.” Swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and The Sugarplum Fairy will make this holiday ballet a new favorite for the entire family!

Performances

Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 2 p.m.