Two Nutcrackers at the Peace Center: Greenville Ballet Dec. 11-13 and International Ballet with the symphony Dec. 19-20, plus holiday shows on local stages.

Last checked Oct. 31, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Dates, times and prices come from the Peace Center, Centre Stage and Greenville Theatre. Peace Center box office: 864-467-3000.

Yes, The Nutcracker is on in Greenville this year, twice. Both productions are at the Peace Center Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., and both are on sale now, the Peace Center says. Greenville Ballet’s version, set on Main Street, runs Dec. 11-13. International Ballet’s traditional production, with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra in the pit, runs Dec. 19-20.

Nutcracker 2026 at a glance

  • Greenville Ballet: Friday, Dec. 11, to Sunday, Dec. 13; four performances
  • International Ballet: Saturday, Dec. 19, and Sunday, Dec. 20; three performances; from $30.80
  • Where: Peace Center Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St.
  • Box office: 864-467-3000
  • Parking: downtown garages; see our parking guide

Greenville Ballet: The Nutcracker, Once Upon A Time in Greenville

Greenville Ballet, which the Peace Center describes as the city’s professional ballet company, sets the story in Greenville on Christmas Eve. Guests “arrive by train,” the Peace Center listing says, and the Nutcracker turns from a wooden soldier into a prince.

Day Date Time
Friday Dec. 11 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Dec. 12 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Dec. 13 2 p.m.

The listing does not give a ticket price, a running time or an age guide. Prices show when you pick a performance on the Peace Center’s ticket page.

International Ballet: The Nutcracker

International Ballet’s production is the traditional story of Clara and her Nutcracker prince. Tchaikovsky’s score is played live by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, and the Greenville Youth Chorale sings in the snow scene, according to the Peace Center. Tickets start at $30.80.

Day Date Time
Saturday Dec. 19 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday Dec. 20 2 p.m.

Resale sites list both productions, sometimes under the wrong company name and at a markup. The Peace Center’s own site and box office sell face-value tickets.

Other holiday shows on Greenville stages

  • Holiday at Peace, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s family Christmas concert, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Peace Center Concert Hall. Peace Center listing.
  • Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, Dec. 3-20, Centre Stage, 501 River St. Thursday and Friday shows at 7:30 p.m., weekend shows at 3 p.m. Box office 864-233-6733. Centre Stage.
  • The Wizard of Oz, Dec. 4-20, Greenville Theatre, 444 College St. Tickets $45. Evening shows at 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinees Dec. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m., Sunday shows at 3 p.m. Greenville Theatre.
  • Voctave: We Need a Little Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, Peace Center Concert Hall, from $27.50. Peace Center.
  • Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Peace Center Concert Hall, from $35. Peace Center.

The Warehouse Theatre’s December show, POTUS, runs Dec. 4-20 at 37 Augusta St.; the theater calls it “delightfully profane,” so it is not one for children.

Getting there and parking

The Peace Center sits at the river end of Main Street, near Falls Park. Downtown is at its busiest on December weekends, with Ice on Main on the Village Green and the Poinsettia Christmas Parade and tree lighting on the first weekend. Allow extra time to park; garage options are on our parking page, and any downtown closures are on road construction and closures.

What it means for you

  • Pick your production: Main Street setting and four shows Dec. 11-13, or live orchestra and chorus Dec. 19-20.
  • Buy from the Peace Center, not a resale site.
  • Saturday matinees are the easiest for young children.

More for the season: holiday lights and Christmas events, Ice on Main and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

When is The Nutcracker in Greenville in 2026?

Greenville has two productions at the Peace Center Concert Hall. Greenville Ballet performs The Nutcracker: Once Upon A Time in Greenville Dec. 11-13, and International Ballet performs The Nutcracker Dec. 19-20, according to the Peace Center.

Which Greenville Nutcracker has a live orchestra?

International Ballet’s production, Dec. 19-20. The Peace Center says Tchaikovsky’s score is performed by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, and the Greenville Youth Chorale sings in the snow scene.

How much are Nutcracker tickets at the Peace Center?

International Ballet tickets start at $30.80, the Peace Center says. It does not list a price for the Greenville Ballet run on its event page; prices show when you choose a performance.

Where do I park for the Peace Center?

The Peace Center is at 300 S. Main St. Downtown city garages are the usual choice; our getting around page covers downtown parking.