Mobile Ballet's The Nutcracker is at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 19 and 2 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Saenger, tickets $22 to $69. Plus the symphony's holiday swing and more.

Last checked Nov. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from Mobile Ballet, the Mobile Symphony Orchestra and each show’s listing on the Mobile County community calendar, linked below.

Mobile Ballet’s The Nutcracker is at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026, at the Saenger Theatre, 6 S. Joachim St. Individual tickets run from $22 to $69 and are on sale now from Mobile Ballet. The Saenger also hosts the Mobile Symphony’s holiday concerts on Dec. 12 and 13 and A Celtic Christmas on Dec. 9.

Who to call

  • Mobile Ballet box office: 251-342-2241, mobileballet.org
  • Mobile Symphony Orchestra box office: 257 Dauphin St., 251-432-2010
  • Saenger Theatre: 6 S. Joachim St.

The Nutcracker

Artistic Director Katia Garza’s production brings guest artists to dance with the Mobile Ballet Company and its students, as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince “take flight in a dream come to life,” the company says.

Performance Time
Saturday, Dec. 19 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 19 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 20 2 p.m.

Individual ticket prices, from Mobile Ballet:

Seating section Adult Child, student, 65+, military
Red $69 $66
Yellow $58 $55
Blue $41 $38
Green $25 $22
  • Season pairs: a mini-season package adds a ticket to Mobile Ballet’s The Little Mermaid, from $40 to $125 for the pair depending on section and age. Little Mermaid single tickets go on sale Nov. 20.
  • Nutcracker Holiday Brunch: Sunday, Dec. 20, in the Battle House Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom before the matinee. Photos with Nutcracker characters, a reading of the story and a brunch; proceeds support Mobile Ballet’s outreach and student scholarships. Brunch tickets are sold separately, alongside performance tickets.

Other holiday shows

  • “Heaven and Nature Sing,” 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 2 S. Claiborne St. The Gloria Dei Chorale and Chamber Orchestra’s annual Christmas concert, with soprano Allanda Small Campbell and the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Children’s Choir. Free; a free-will offering is taken at the doors. Mobile County calendar
  • A Celtic Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Saenger Theatre. A Taste of Ireland’s holiday show of folk music, tap and storytelling; $69 to $106. Mobile County calendar
  • Gaither Homecoming Christmas, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Cottage Hill Baptist Church, 4248 Thigpen Drive S. Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band with Mark Lowry, The Hoppers and Chris Blue; $41.79 to $45.91. Mobile County calendar
  • Mobile Symphony Orchestra: “Swing into the Holidays,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Saenger Theatre. A jazz and swing holiday program led by conductor, trumpeter and singer Byron Stripling; tickets from $32. Mobile County calendar

Chickasaw Civic Theatre’s 2026-27 season has no December show; its Noises Off closes Nov. 22, as does Joe Jefferson Players’ Finding Neverland. See our arts and exhibitions page for both.

Going to the Saenger

  • Clear bags only. One clear bag per person, no larger than 12 by 12 by 8 inches, and every guest goes through security, Mobile Ballet says.
  • No elevator. Loge and balcony seats are up stairs only. Call the Mobile Ballet box office at 251-342-2241 for wheelchair-accessible seats.
  • Parking: the Saenger is downtown on South Joachim Street, just off Dauphin Street. Mobile Ballet links the theater’s directions and parking information from its performances page. Our getting around Mobile page covers downtown parking, and our road construction and closures page lists work that may slow the drive.

What it means for you

There are three Nutcracker performances in all, two on Saturday and one on Sunday. Green sections are the cheapest seats at $22 to $25, and the stairs-only upper levels matter for anyone who cannot climb.

Frequently asked questions

When is The Nutcracker in Mobile in 2026?

Mobile Ballet performs The Nutcracker at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026, at the Saenger Theatre, 6 S. Joachim St.

How much are Mobile Ballet Nutcracker tickets?

Individual adult tickets are $69 in the red sections, $58 in yellow, $41 in blue and $25 in green. Children, students, people 65 and older and military pay $66, $55, $38 or $22. Individual tickets are on sale now from Mobile Ballet.

Is there an elevator at the Saenger Theatre?

No. Mobile Ballet says loge and balcony seats are reached by stairs only. For wheelchair-accessible seats, call the Mobile Ballet box office at 251-342-2241.

What bags can I bring to the Saenger?

The Saenger enforces a clear bag policy: one clear bag per person, no larger than 12 by 12 by 8 inches, and every guest goes through security, according to Mobile Ballet.

When is the Mobile Symphony holiday concert in 2026?

Swing into the Holidays, with conductor and trumpeter Byron Stripling, is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Saenger Theatre. Tickets start at $32.