National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Time
- 8:00 PM · doors 7:00 PM
- Venue
- Lisner Auditorium
- Genre
- Symphonic
- Countdown
- In 7 days
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About National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella
National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella is a theater performance taking place at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, District of Columbia on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Ticket prices are shown on the ticket page.
It is one of 9 theater and arts events in Washington that week. There are 18 other events on the Washington calendar the same day. Lisner Auditorium has 5 upcoming events listed here. National Symphony Orchestra has 24 upcoming dates, including College Park.
This listing is one date in a run of 2 dates here, through November 22, 2026.
From the organizer
Be moved by two treasured fairy tales through the music of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev, conducted by Marie Jacquot in her NSO debut. Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker Suite brings Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and an enchanted Christmas Eve party to the concert stage, while Prokofievs Cinderella Suite reimagines the timeless story with music that is playful and packed with clever turns. Between the ballets, Jorge Federico Osorio casts a different kind of spell in Mozarts Piano Concerto No. 21, famous for its slow, haunting second movement. Three beloved works, three worlds of magic!
On the bill
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National Symphony Orchestra Symphonic · 24 upcoming dates
More dates for National Symphony Orchestra
- National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella 7:00 PM · Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC
- NSO Presents...Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony 7:30 PM · The Anthem, Washington, DC
- Handel's Messiah 7:00 PM · Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC
- Handel's Messiah 7:00 PM · Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC
- National Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah 8:00 PM · Dekelboum Concert Hall at The Clarice, College Park, MD
- National Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah 8:00 PM · Dekelboum Concert Hall at The Clarice, College Park, MD
Know before you go
- Doors
- Doors open at 7:00 PM; the event starts at 8:00 PM.
- Please note
- NO BAGS larger than 18 x 16 x 8 inches. All Terrace seats require climbing stairs. There are no elevators in the Auditorium. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for admission. Notice of Information Sharing: By purchasing a ticket to this event, you acknowledge that The George Washington University may share your contact information (name, email address, mailing address) with the NSO for the purpose of advertising future events. You will have the opportunity to unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For general ticketing, event questions, or group ticket orders, please email [email protected]. Box office opens when doors open unless otherwise noted.
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event.
- Ticket sales
- General sale opened Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT and closes Sat, Nov 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM EST. NSO Members & Donors: Aug 21, 10:00 AM – Nov 21, 10:00 PM EST. NSO Subscribers: Aug 25, 10:00 AM – Nov 21, 10:00 PM EST. NSO Musicians: Aug 26, 10:00 AM – Nov 21, 10:00 PM EST. Venue VIP: Aug 27, 10:00 AM – Nov 21, 10:00 PM EST.
The venue: Lisner Auditorium
Lisner Auditorium730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
- Parking
- The closest public garage is the University Student Center garage, accessible on H Street between 21st and 22nd streets, NW. Please visit https://business-services.gwu.edu/visitor-parking for rates. Street parking is also available, obey posted signs.
- Accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible seating and mobility impaired seating is available at all price levels in row M of the Orchestra. All Terrace seating requires climbing stairs to access. For sight and hearing-impaired seating, please contact the box office at [email protected]
- Box office hours
- Fall 2025 Semester: Tuesdays 11a-3p Event Days: (1) One hour prior to Showtime
- Box office phone
- 202-994-6800. Please email [email protected] for the fastest response.
- Payment accepted
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express & Discover. Cash not accepted.
- Children
- Any child past their second birthday requires a ticket to attend events.
Seating chart
Coming up at Lisner Auditorium
Questions about this event
When is National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella?
National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM, with doors opening at 7:00 PM (local Washington time).
Where is National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella held?
At Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052. The venue has 5 upcoming events on our calendar.
How much are tickets for National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella?
Prices were not published with this listing. Follow the ticket link for current availability and pricing.
Is there an age limit for National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella?
Any child past their second birthday requires a ticket to attend events.
Is there parking at Lisner Auditorium?
The closest public garage is the University Student Center garage, accessible on H Street between 21st and 22nd streets, NW. Please visit https://business-services.gwu.edu/visitor-parking for rates. Street parking is also available, obey posted signs.
Is Lisner Auditorium wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible seating and mobility impaired seating is available at all price levels in row M of the Orchestra. All Terrace seating requires climbing stairs to access. For sight and hearing-impaired seating, please contact the box office at [email protected]
What else is happening in Washington on November 21?
Also on Saturday, November 21: Spirit Presale at Audi Field, 2026 NWSL Championship, Presented By Google Pixel at Audi Field and The Hip Hop Nutcracker at The National Theatre, plus 15 more.
