Cary Ballet Company's: The Nutcracker
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Time
- 1:30 PM · doors 12:30 PM
- Venue
- Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
- Genre
- Dance
- Countdown
- In 21 days
Pick your time
2 start times on Saturday, Dec 5
About Cary Ballet Company's: The Nutcracker
Cary Ballet Company's: The Nutcracker comes to Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM. Doors open at 12:30 PM. Ticket prices are shown on the ticket page.
It is one of 3 theater and arts events in Raleigh that week. There are 8 other events on the Raleigh calendar the same day. Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts has 25 upcoming events listed here. Cary Ballet Company has 5 upcoming dates, including more nights in Raleigh.
There are 2 start times on Saturday, December 5, from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM — pick the one that suits you below.
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Cary Ballet Company Ballet · 5 upcoming dates
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Know before you go
- Doors
- Doors open at 12:30 PM; the event starts at 1:30 PM.
- Ticket sales
- General sale opened Fri, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT and closes Sat, Dec 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM EST.
- Presented by
- Promoter Not Defined
The venue: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Parking
- There are multiple parking locations, all conveniently located near the Martin Marietta Center. Click Here to view a parking location map. Accessible parking is available in the Performing Arts Center deck, as well as other locations as notated on the parking location map. Event parking is $10.00 per car, look for the "Event Parking" signs. A dedicated drop-off lane is located on Lichtin Plaza.
- Accessible seating
- This is an accessible venue.
- Box office hours
- Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 10:00AM - 2:00PM and on event days, one hour prior to show time. Our Box Office is located at 2 E South St. and is directly in front of Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. The box office is closed on most federal holidays.
- Box office phone
- 919-996-8700 Box Office Information Line
- Payment accepted
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, ApplePay, and G-pay.
- Will call
- Will Call tickets can be picked up at the box office or ticket counters one hour prior to the scheduled event. Picture ID required.
- Children
- Age 2 and older typically require a ticket, however this may vary by event. This information will be listed on the Ticketmaster event purchase page.
- House rules
- Guests are required to enter through a security screening, including the use of a metal detector. All bags are also subject to search and must meet our new size requirements. A small clutch or wallet is recommended and no bags larger than 12" x 12" x 10" will be allowed, this includes backpacks, camera bags, and large purses. *For family shows diaper bags are allowed for guests with infants and toddlers (child must be present). Prohibited items include: outside food and beverage, camera bags, large purses (over 12"x12"x10"), backpacks, and weapons of any kind. No video cameras/recording devices allowed, this includes still cameras. Smoking is not permitted.
Seating chart
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Questions about this event
When is Cary Ballet Company's: The Nutcracker?
Cary Ballet Company's: The Nutcracker takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM, with doors opening at 12:30 PM (local Raleigh time).
Where is Cary Ballet Company's: The Nutcracker held?
At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601. The venue has 25 upcoming events on our calendar.
How much are tickets for Cary Ballet Company's: The Nutcracker?
Prices were not published with this listing. Follow the ticket link for current availability and pricing.
Is there an age limit for Cary Ballet Company's: The Nutcracker?
Age 2 and older typically require a ticket, however this may vary by event. This information will be listed on the Ticketmaster event purchase page.
Is there parking at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts?
There are multiple parking locations, all conveniently located near the Martin Marietta Center. Click Here to view a parking location map. Accessible parking is available in the Performing Arts Center deck, as well as other locations as notated on the parking location map. Event parking is $10.00 per car, look for…
Is Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts wheelchair accessible?
This is an accessible venue.
What else is happening in Raleigh on December 5?
Also on Saturday, December 5: UniverSoul Circus at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Circus Grounds, Jurassic Quest – Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State Fairgrounds at North Carolina State Fairgrounds and North Carolina Symphony - Handel's Messiah at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, plus 5 more.
