Dance Prism Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Make The Nutcracker part of your holiday plans! Dance Prism Ballet returns to Mechanics Hall for its 44th season with a growing Christmas tree, a battle between mice and toy soldiers, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved music. Whether you’re coming back for a favorite holiday tradition or seeing it for the first time, join Clara on her Christmas Eve adventure. After the performance, stay for a photo with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy!

Sunday, December 13, 2026
Two performances: 1:00 and 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 13
1:00 PM & 5:00 PM 

Dance Prism’s Nutcracker brings holiday magic to life with sparkling battling soldiers, a towering Christmas tree, and Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet. This beloved tradition delights audiences of all ages with professional staging and enchanting choreography. After each performance, families are invited to a special photo opportunity with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy — a memory children will treasure for years.

Dance Prism is a New England–based ballet company founded in 1982, bringing classical and family-friendly ballets to communities throughout the region. Known for productions like The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Cinderella, the company combines professional artistry with accessibility for audiences of all ages

This event is eligible for free tickets under the Card to Culture Program

Mechanics Hall is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Limited number of tickets available, limit of 2 per order. Use promo code nutcracker26 to redeem. If code does not work, all tickets have been claimed. For eligibility requirements, please see Mechanicshall.org/cardtoculture

Free tickets also available through Vettix.org, an organization that provides tickets to events which reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build life-long memories and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life.

Experience Mechanics Hall

Mechanics Hall is not just where the event takes place. It is part of the experience. For many guests, the draw is not only the performer or program but also the opportunity to enjoy live music in a space with architectural character, strong acoustics, and a long cultural history in Worcester. What's more, Mechanics Hall is conveniently located within walking distance from many downtown locations including restaurants and bars.

Accessibility

Accessible Entrance
The barrier-free entrance to the building is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. There is no elevator access to the Great Hall balcony.

Accessible Halls
All of our halls are wheelchair-accessible, where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs or transfer to theater seats. Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their wheelchairs to a theater seat should request wheelchair-seat locations when ordering tickets. The Great Hall balcony is not wheel-chair accessible.