San Antonio Christmas Guide › San Antonio Christmas Shows 2026
When Dec 17, 2026
Where The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX 78130
Ballet Texas brings The Nutcracker to the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre in New Braunfels. The story starts the way you'd hope: Clara dreams that her beloved nutcracker toy comes to life.
From there, her Nutcracker Prince duels the Rat Queen in an epic battle, and the journey heads through moonlit snowflakes to the land of sweets, ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy. It's made for families and ballet fans alike.
The Brauntex has assigned ADA seating. Bags are limited to clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches and small clutches up to 5.5 by 8.5 inches, with medically necessary items excepted. If you're planning more ballet this season, Ballet Texas season subscribers get exclusive subscriber pricing and priority seating.
Questions
What happens in this Nutcracker?
Clara dreams her nutcracker toy comes to life. The Nutcracker Prince battles the Rat Queen, and then it's off through moonlit snowflakes to the land of sweets, ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Who performs?
Ballet Texas performs the production at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre in New Braunfels.
What bags can you bring?
Clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches and small clutches up to 5.5 by 8.5 inches. Medically necessary items are excepted.