George Balanchine’s

The Nutcracker^®

December 5 – 24, 2025

Keller Auditorium | 222 SW Clay St., Portland, Oregon 97201

George Balanchine, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Twirl Into the Holidays

A sparkling winter tale set to Tchaikovsky’s festive score. When Marie’s mysterious godfather gives her a magical Nutcracker that comes to life, Marie and her Nutcracker Prince set off on an unforgettable Christmas Eve adventure to the Land of Sweets.

“Magical.” – The Oregonian

Discount Portland Nutcracker tickets on sale! Now through July 31, you can save up to 50%* on OBT Nutcracker performances with promo code: SWEET

Just enter the discount code SWEET in the top right-hand corner before you select your seats. Your savings will appear in your cart. We’re offering different deals for Nutcracker performances, so check out the details on how to save on Nutcracker tickets below.

Nutcracker Performance Schedule

= indicates performances with OBT Orchestra
= indicates performances with Audio Description

Save 50%

Save 50% on Keller Auditorium second balcony seats to every OBT Nutcracker performance:

Save 30%

Save 30% on Price Levels 1-4 at these Keller Auditorium Nutcracker performances:

Dec. 5 – 7:30 PM
Dec. 6 – 7:30 PM
Dec. 12 – 7:30 PM
Dec. 19 – 7:30 PM
Dec. 22 – 7:30 PM
This full-length sensory-friendly OBT Nutcracker performance features a relaxed environment, modified sound and lighting, and entry/exit privileges.
Dec. 23 – 7:30 PM

Save 15%

Save 15% on Price Levels 1 – 4 at these Keller Auditorium OBT Nutcracker performances:

Dec. 6 – 2:00 PM
Dec. 7 – 2:00 PM
Dec. 13 – 2:00 PM
Dec. 13 – 7:30 PM
Dec. 14 – 2:00 PM
Dec. 20 – 2:00 PM
Dec. 20 – 7:30 PM
Dec. 21 – 2:00 PM
Dec. 21 – 7:30 PM
Dec. 22 – 2:00 PM
Dec. 23 – 2:00 PM
Dec. 24 – 12:00 PM