NUTCRACKER
UTAH METROPOLITAN BALLET PRESENTS
Step into a world of swirling snow, glittering magic, and unforgettable music as Utah Metropolitan Ballet brings The Nutcracker to life with breathtaking choreography, stunning costumes, and a live orchestra at the Covey Center for the Arts in Provo, Utah.
December 11–21, 2026
Covey Center for the Arts
425 W Center St Provo, Utah
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Friday, December 11, 2026 — 7:00 PM | Opening Night
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Saturday, December 12, 2026 — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
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Monday, December 14, 2026 — 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM
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Tuesday, December 15, 2026 — 7:00 PM
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Thursday, December 17, 2026 — 7:00 PM
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Friday, December 18, 2026 — 7:00 PM
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Saturday, December 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
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Monday, December 21, 2026 — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Nutcracker ticket prices IN PROVO, UTAH
World-class professional ballet with a live orchestra, stunning costumes, and handcrafted sets. Right here in Utah County, at a fraction of what you would pay to drive up north.
Seating A
$67.00 (includes online fee)
Seating B
$57.00 (includes online fee)
Seating C
$52.00 (includes online fee)
Seating D
$42.00 (includes online fee)
Seating E
$32.00 (includes online fee)
UTAH COUNTY'S NUTCRACKER costs less. OUR AUDIENCES SAY IT delivers more.
A comparable seat at a certain Salt Lake City ballet company runs anywhere from $75 to over $400 per ticket, before you factor in the drive, the parking, and the hotel if you make a night of it. Utah Metropolitan Ballet's Nutcracker seats start at $32 and top out at $67. Same level of live orchestra. Same level of professional dancers. Same breathtaking production value. Right here in Provo, ten minutes from home.
Do not take our word for it. Read what our audiences say, including those who have seen both.
A HOLIDAY TRADITION THAT FEELS LIKE stepping into a dream
The moment the music begins, the world outside fades away. Snow falls across the stage. Candles flicker. Tchaikovsky’s legendary score fills the theater as Clara’s magical journey unfolds before your eyes.
For many Utah families, attending Nutcracker has become more than a performance. It’s a tradition woven into the holiday season itself.
Children sit wide-eyed as toy soldiers march across the stage. Parents relive memories from years past. Couples dress up for a festive evening together. Grandparents introduce a new generation to the beauty of live ballet and orchestra music.
Utah Metropolitan Ballet’s production of Nutcracker combines world-class dancing, elaborate costumes, handcrafted sets, and unforgettable storytelling to create one of the most beloved Christmas events in Utah County.
Whether this is your very first ballet or a tradition you return to every December, Nutcracker offers an experience that stays with you long after the curtain falls.
IF YOU'RE searching FOR...
…this is the holiday experience audiences return for year after year.
WHAT MAKES THIS NUTCRACKER UNFORGETTABLE
From the soaring sound of a live orchestra to the dazzling costumes, magical sets, and cherished holiday traditions, every detail of The Nutcracker is designed to transport audiences into a world of wonder, beauty, and unforgettable Christmas memories.
TCHAIKOVSKY PERFORMED LIVE
Every sweeping melody, every delicate snowflake moment, and every triumphant finale lands exactly as it should because our musicians are right there in the pit, bringing Tchaikovsky's immortal score to life in real time.
DANCERS WHO WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY
These are not just ballet dancers. They are fully committed artists who happen to move at the highest level, bringing grace, power, and emotional depth to every single moment on stage.
UTAH COUNTY'S MOST BELOVED HOLIDAY TRADITION
For thousands of Utah County families, December does not truly begin until the curtain rises on Nutcracker. Once you experience this level of artistry this close to home, it becomes a tradition you return to every year.
STUNNING SETS & COSTUMES
From Clara's cozy living room to the glittering Kingdom of Sweets, every scene is crafted to pull you straight into the magic and keep you there from the first note to the final bow.
A STORY THE WHOLE FAMILY ALREADY LOVES
A little girl. A magical nutcracker. A journey to a world beyond imagination. Nutcracker is built on the kind of timeless, warm-hearted storytelling that works on a five year old and a seventy five year old sitting in the exact same row.
AN EVENING THAT STAYS WITH YOU
Long after the curtain falls, you will find yourself humming the melodies, watching your child twirl across the living room floor, or already planning who to bring next December. That is what Nutcracker does.
Holiday magic awaits in this enchanting ballet filled with dancing snowflakes, swirling sweets, and the timeless journey of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince.
With breathtaking costumes, dazzling sets, and captivating choreography, this cherished production will delight audiences of every age and create memories to last a lifetime.
A GLIMPSE BEHIND THE CURTAIN OF Utah's favorite Nutcracker
While others travel to Salt Lake City for the holidays, Utah County families have their own world-class Nutcracker right here in Provo. Utah Metropolitan Ballet performs with a live orchestra, professional dancers, and a production that has filled the Covey Center every December for over forty years. This is Utah's Nutcracker.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
JOIN US AT NUTCRACKER COMING TO PROVO THIS DECEMBER
Seats fill fast and Nutcracker is the one show in Utah County you do not want to miss. Secure your spot now for the holiday tradition thousands of families return to every single year. Come for the magic. Stay for the music. Leave with memories that last a lifetime.
Explore THE FULL SEASON
Nutcracker is just the beginning. Utah Metropolitan Ballet performs four major productions every season, each one as extraordinary as the last. If you loved Nutcracker, here is what is coming next.
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GETTING HERE
Covey Center for the Arts
425 W Center St, Provo, Utah 84601
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Free parking available on site and on surrounding streets
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Doors open 30 minutes before each performance
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Accessible seating available, contact the Covey Center to make special arrangements