The Nutcracker Royal Opera House, Saturday 2 January 2027

Saturday 2 January 2027

Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London WC2E 9DD

Royal Ballet Nutcracker Matinee and Evening Performances

The Nutcracker on Saturday 2 January 2027 is the first day of performances in the New Year, with a matinee and an evening while the festive lights are still up in Covent Garden. The Royal Ballet dances Peter Wright’s production to Tchaikovsky’s score, with Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs, in the season that marks Peter Wright’s centenary. This date has two performances, a matinee at 1.30pm and evening at 7pm. A weekend date suits families travelling in for the day.

Access is the difficulty. Members book first, and top-category seats for The Nutcracker go early, so a confirmed prime seat usually comes through the resale market. Seats on this page are in the Orchestra Stalls, Stalls Circle or Donald Gordon Grand Tier, your seat area is confirmed when you book, and secure e-tickets are sent by email before the performance. Call our Private Client Team on +44 (0)203 070 3997.
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Start Times and Running Time

Matinee: starts 1.30pm, finishes at about 3.50pm
Evening: starts 7pm, finishes at about 9.20pm

The performance lasts approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes: Act I about 50 minutes, a 30-minute interval, then Act II about 50 minutes. Arrive in good time; latecomers may be held until a suitable break.

Top-Category Seats

Seats are in the Orchestra Stalls, the Stalls Circle or the Donald Gordon Grand Tier, chosen for their acoustics and sightlines, and are generally grouped in pairs.

Delivery and Entry

Your booking is confirmed by email with the performance, seat area and total paid.
Secure e-tickets are sent to the lead booker’s email before the performance; show them on your phone or bring a printed copy.
Suitable for ages 5 and over. Every child needs their own ticket and must sit next to an accompanying adult.
Flashing lights and dry ice are used in this production.
Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London WC2E 9DD. Nearest Underground: Covent Garden.

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Choose the matinee or the evening below, use the plus and minus buttons, then tap BUY NOW. If the confirmation email does not arrive, check your spam folder. Orders placed outside office hours are processed by our London team the next working day. For all dates, the story and the best seats, see our The Nutcracker tickets page.

FAQs

What time does the matinee start?

The matinee starts at 1.30pm and finishes at about 3.50pm, including one 30-minute interval.

What time does the evening start?

The evening starts at 7pm and finishes at about 9.20pm, including one 30-minute interval.

Where will I sit?

In the top categories of the Orchestra Stalls, Stalls Circle or Donald Gordon Grand Tier. Your seat area is confirmed when you book.

How are the tickets delivered?

As secure e-tickets sent to the lead booker’s email before the performance.

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