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The Nutcracker

Name: The Nutcracker
Start: 2026-12-18T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-18T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Cary Arts Center

Friday, Dec 18 at Cary Arts Center, Cary. $40+.

Checked Nov 4 against the Visit Raleigh listing

When

Dec 18

Fri, Dec 18, 2026

Fri., 7-9pm

Where

Cary Arts Center

Cary, NC

Ages

Check ages with the venue

Price

$40+

raleighfamily friendly

Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, the beloved holiday classic ballet set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Follow young Clara and her valiant Nutcracker Prince from a festive family party into a magical dreamworld, where they battle the mischievous Mouse Queen. Journey with them through sparkling snow to Cary’s enchanting Land of Sweets, where the Sugarplum Fairy and her dazzling international friends await. A hometown holiday tradition—magical, memorable, and not to be missed!

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Last updated November 4, 2026

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Dec 18

Directions

Plan Your Visit

Schedule

The Nutcracker runs Fri, Dec 18, 2026, Fri., 7-9pm.

Getting There

Cary Arts Center is at 101 Dry Avenue Cary, Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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Tickets or entry money — admission is $40+

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