The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

The critically acclaimed Christmas ballet returns.

Christmas Spirit floats into The Tivoli Concert Hall when the heartwarming holiday tale The Nutcracker returns for Christmas 2026. The story of The Nutcracker is a true classic, brimming with adventure and magic for young and old alike. 

Tivoli’s classical family ballet takes place on Christmas Eve 1874 somewhere in Copenhagen. Clara’s family has invited prominent guests for dinner, and Clara receives a nutcracker as a Christmas gift. After an eventful evening Clara falls asleep and embarks on an adventurous and dangerous dream journey. 

Through storm and snow she enters a snow-covered Tivoli, which magically transforms into a summer-warm fairy garden willed with dance and music, accompanied by Tivolis characters Harlequin, Columbine, Pierrot and the Nutcracker who has been brought to life. 

Queen Margrethe II has created the sets and costumes for this beloved production, and Tivoli’s Ballet Director Peter Bo Bendixen has brought the dreams to life with his enchanting choreography. The music is provided by Tivoli Copenhagen Phil, who fill the Concert Hall with Tchaikovsky’s wonderful tones. 

Look forward to a magical Christmas experience in the heart of a Christmas-adorned Tivoli Gardens, where your ticket gives you access both before and after the performance. The Nutcracker is a true classic, full of adventure and magic for children and their families. The performance is recommended from age 6 and is also suitable for international guests.  

The performance is made possible with support from the Augustinus Foundation.

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The creative team

Choreography and staging Peter Bo Bendixen
Music Pjotr Tjajkovskij (The Nutcracker, 1892)
Scenography and costumes H.M. Queen Margrethe
Orchestra Tivoli Copenhagen Phil
Conductor Christian Øland
Lighting designer Mikki Kunttu
Author The Nutcracker is based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King from 1816.

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"We look forward once again taking the audience on Clara's magical dream journey, where imagination and the magic of Christmas merge into a magical Christmas experience."

- Peter Bo Bendixen, Ballet Director at Tivoli

Practical Information

Practical Information

Venue
The Tivoli Concert Hall.

Entrance to Tivoli
The ticket grants access to Tivoli on the day of the performance during Tivoli’s opening hours.

Opening Hours in The Tivoli Concert Hall
Doors open one hour before the performance starts.

Duration of the Performance
The performance lasts approximately 2 hours, including an intermission.

Wardrobe
Staffed wardrobe.

Age Recommendation
Recommended for ages 6 and up. All children are different, and we recommend that parents individually assess whether the story and themes of the performance are appropriate for their children. Children under 3 years old are not allowed at the performance.

Bars/Restaurants

The bars in The Concert Hall/The Glass Hall Theatre are open before the performance and during intermission. Beverages can be pre-ordered for the intermission before the performance starts. Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities to dine at one of Tivoli's many restaurants before the performance

Guests with Disabilities

Wheelchair spaces and companion seats can only be purchased by contacting Tivoli Box Office in person or by calling +45 33 15 10 01. 

Transport/Parking

Tivoli is located by “Rådhuspladsen” and Copenhagen Central Station. Find more information about public transport here or plan your journey with www.Rejseplanen.dk. If you are arriving at Tivoli by car and have a Tivoli Card, you can get a discount on parking. 

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