Sensory Friendly Performance of
The Nutcracker
Boston Ballet’s Sensory Friendly performance of The Nutcracker will take place on Friday, Dec 4, 2026 at 1:30 pm.
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Sensory Friendly Nutcracker by Brooke Trisolini
Boston Ballet’s Sensory Friendly performance of The Nutcracker will take place on Friday, Dec 4, 2026 at 1:30 pm.
Elbert Joseph and Lia Cirio Photo by Brooke Trisolini
This performance and in-theater experience is designed to welcome guests who are neurodiverse, have sensory sensitivities, and need additional accessibility accommodations to enjoy the ballet.
Photo by Brooke Trisolini
This one-of-a kind performance has been abbreviated to 1 hour and 20 minutes including a 20 minute intermission. The program will include favorites like the growing tree, the battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the Snow Scene, select Act II divertissements including Mother Ginger, The Waltz of the Flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy, plus so much more!
Photo by Brooke Trisolini
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In Appreciation
This season’s Sensory Friendly performance of The Nutcracker performance is generously supported by The Yawkey Foundation.
What to expect in the theater:
What to expect in the lobby:
At Boston Ballet’s SENSORY FRIENDLY performance of THE NUTCRACKER, inclusion and comfort take center stage. Join us for a holiday tradition that welcomes all, where everyone is free to enjoy the show in their own way.
At Boston Ballet’s SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE of The Nutcracker, inclusion and comfort take center stage. Hear from Principal Dancer Chisako Oga and Boston Ballet II Company dancer Michael Dadlez about what makes dancing in this one-of-a-kind performance so special.