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It’s never too early to secure your seat for Birmingham Royal Ballet’s 2025 performances of their spectacular Christmas show, The Nutcracker. Tickets are now on sale for November/December 2025 performances.

At her parents’ lavish Christmas party, Clara is given a mysterious Nutcracker Doll. Once all the guests have left, she sneaks downstairs to find her present and comes face-to-face with the fearsome King Rat, ready to do battle with the Nutcracker and his band of toy soldiers. As soon as King Rat is vanquished, Clara is whisked away on a magical adventure with the Nutcracker, travelling through swirling snowflakes to an enchanting kingdom where she is transformed into the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Whether you’re yearning for a hint of nostalgia or looking to start a whole new tradition for your family and friends, plan ahead ready to start your 2025 festive season in style.

For tickets for performances in 2024, click here.

Price

Tickets from £26

Prices and discounts subject to change

Running Time

Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes including an interval

Age guidance

5+, no under 3s admitted

Where?

Main Stage

Performances

Performances

Mon 17 Nov — Sun 23 Nov
Mon 24 Nov — Sun 30 Nov
  • Wed
    26 Nov
    7:30pm
    From: £26
  • Thu
    27 Nov
    2:00pm
    From: £26
  • Thu
    27 Nov
    7:30pm
    From: £26
  • Fri
    28 Nov
    7:30pm
    From: £36
  • Sat
    29 Nov
    2:30pm
    Audio Described

    Audio Described

    If you are blind or partially sighted, listen to a live description of all the action with a discreet headset at this performance.

    From: £36
  • Sat
    29 Nov
    7:30pm
    From: £36
  • Sun
    30 Nov
    1:00pm
    From: £36
Mon 1 Dec — Sun 7 Dec
Mon 8 Dec — Sun 14 Dec
Discounts & Concessions

CONCESSIONS

We offer a range of discounts and concessions to enable everyone to enjoy an affordable visit to Birmingham Hippodrome.

FAMILY OFFER

Up to 2 Under 16s HALF PRICE with every full-paying adult (limited availability).
Price Band B – D (excludes Saturday 2.30pm performances)

GROUPS

Price band B – D on Tue – Fri & Sun performances
8+ tickets – Save £5 per ticket
16+ tickets – Save £6 per ticket
24+ tickets – Save £7 per ticket plus 1 FREE ticket

Call our dedicated Group Sales Team on 0121 689 3010 for more information and to book now!

CLICK HERE for further information on Group Bookings

EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS (Under 18)

Tue – Thu performances, price bands D-E in Stalls and C-E in Circle
Parties of 10 or more pay £20 each plus 1 ticket FREE for teacher/supervising adult for every 10 booked. Free lolly per ticket (excl. free adult places)

For school bookings, please call Group Sales on 0121 689 3010 for more information and to book now! 

UNWAGED, UNDER 18, STUDENTS and OVER 65s

£3 off price band B, £4 off C-D
Excludes Saturday 2.30pm performances (limited availability)

CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

£5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas.
2 for 1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion

CLICK HERE for more information on our Access Performances

STUDENT, PASSPORT TO LEISURE AND POSTCODE STANDBY

24 hours prior to a performance, best available seats for the lowest price, maximum 2 per booker, subject to availability

CLICK HERE for further information on our Standby Rate and our On the Day Postcode Scheme for Birmingham residents living in B6, B9, B10, B11 and B21

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Discounts and Concessions are offered subject to availability at the discretion of the Information and Sales Manager. Top three price bands only, unless otherwise stated. Restrictions may apply. Only one discount per ticket may apply, unless otherwise stated. Offers are non-retrospective and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid ID must be presented where applicable. Additional discounts may be offered from time to time.

Food & Drink

The Circle Lounge

Join us pre-show for menus carefully created by Chef Angelina Adamo. Return to your seats in the interval for drinks and dessert, just a few steps away from the auditorium, complete with dedicated service team and use of private toilet facilities.

The Proscenium Lounge

Add some VIP sparkle to your Hippodrome experience with a Diamond or Champagne package in our luxurious lounge.

The Coffee Bar

Our Coffee Bar is open before the show and during the interval for hot and cold drinks, snacks or a quick and tasty bite to eat.

The Kiosks

You’ll find kiosks in the foyers selling a range of confectionery, Marshfield ice creams (which can also be pre-ordered) and chilled soft drinks as well as the current show programme.

Accessible Performances

We strive to provide access for all

For dates of audio-described performances, please see below. These vary from show to show.

If you would like to book for any accessible performance, please make sure you are signed up to our access registration scheme here. Once registered, you will be able to book seats online, see only relevant seats and information based on your needs – plus choose any relevant discounts. If you would prefer not to book online, you can speak to our friendly access advisors on 0121 689 1060.

  • Touch Tour: Sat 29 Nov, 12.30pm. Touch Tours give visually impaired patrons the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the set, props and costumes. Tours must be booked in advance through Ticket Sales.
  • Audio Described: Sat 29 Nov, 2.30pm

Concessions for patrons with disabilities

£5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas.
2 for 1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion.
Limited availability.

Further information

Information about our access registration scheme here
About our accessible performances here
About our accessible facilities here

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