Three Nutcrackers at Duluth's Gas South Theater in 2026: North Atlanta Dance Theatre Nov. 13-15, Northeast Atlanta Ballet Nov. 27-29, Gwinnett Ballet Dec. 5-20.

Last checked Oct. 24, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Dates, times and prices come from each production’s page on the Gas South District website. Ticket and group questions: Groups@GasSouthDistrict.com.

Duluth has three Nutcrackers in 2026, all at Gas South Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway. North Atlanta Dance Theatre opens the season Nov. 13-15. Northeast Atlanta Ballet dances over Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 27-29. Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, the only one with a live orchestra, runs Dec. 5-20. All three are on sale now.

Updated Oct. 24: all three schedules and prices rechecked, no changes; Buford School of Ballet’s Star of Wonder, with Nutcracker selections, added for Nov. 19-22.

At a glance

  • Nov. 13-15: North Atlanta Dance Theatre, four shows, from $30.50
  • Nov. 27-29: Northeast Atlanta Ballet, seven shows, from $35.92
  • Dec. 5-20: Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, 13 shows with live orchestra, from $32.55
  • Venue: Gas South Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth; cashless, paid parking

North Atlanta Dance Theatre, Nov. 13 to 15

The earliest Nutcracker in town, from the venue’s event page:

  • Friday, Nov. 13: 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 14: 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 15: 2:30 p.m.
  • Tickets: from $30.50.

Northeast Atlanta Ballet, Nov. 27 to 29

Seven performances over the long Thanksgiving weekend, with costumes by Barbara Mock and MJ Designs and scenery by Jolen Bain, according to the venue’s event page:

  • Friday, Nov. 27: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 28: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 29: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Tickets: from $35.92.

Nutcracker selections: Star of Wonder, Nov. 19 to 22

Between the first two full productions, Buford School of Ballet brings its 31st annual Christmas program, Star of Wonder, to Gas South Theater. It is not a full Nutcracker: it pairs selections from The Nutcracker with an original Advent Wreath piece and The Nativity, according to the venue’s event page.

  • Thursday, Nov. 19, and Friday, Nov. 20: 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 21: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 22: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Tickets: from $23.98.

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, Dec. 5 to 20

The longest run, and the one with a live orchestra playing Tchaikovsky’s score, according to the venue’s event page:

Date Times
Saturday, Dec. 5 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6 3 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 11 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 13 3 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 17 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 18 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 19 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 20 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets start at $32.55. Opening day, Saturday, Dec. 5, is also the city’s Deck the Hall celebration in downtown Duluth; see our Christmas parade and tree lighting page if you plan to do both.

Tickets, age rules and parking

The venue’s rules are the same for all three productions:

  • Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster from each event page. Sales are final: no refunds and no exchanges.
  • Every guest age 2 and older needs a ticket.
  • Doors open one hour before each show.
  • Groups of 10 or more get 20% off through Groups@GasSouthDistrict.com.
  • Gas South District is cashless: credit or debit cards only, including for parking.
  • Parking is paid, on the campus. You can prepay online until four hours before the show, or pay by card when you arrive.

None of the three event pages lists a running time or a sensory-friendly performance. We will add them if the companies publish them.

For the drive, Gas South District sits off Sugarloaf Parkway near Interstate 85. Check our road construction and closures page before you go, and see the parking section of our getting around page if you are eating downtown first.

More holiday shows at Gas South District

  • Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical: Sunday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Gas South Theater, from $70.61 (event page).
  • for KING + COUNTRY, A Drummer Boy Christmas: Friday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m., Gas South Arena (event page).
  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: Sunday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m., Gas South Arena (event page).
  • Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Showcase: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., Gas South Theater, from $34.72 (event page).
  • Georgia Festival of Trees: Nov. 21-29 at Gas South Convention Center; see our Georgia Festival of Trees page.

Before the holidays, Gwinnett Ballet Theatre also dances Dracula at Gas South Theater, Oct. 23-25; it is on our arts and exhibitions page.

More: holiday lights and Christmas events and Thanksgiving in Duluth.

Companies: send running times, cast news or changes to hello@duluthjournal.com and we will update this page.

Frequently asked questions

When is The Nutcracker in Duluth in 2026?

Three companies dance it at Gas South Theater: North Atlanta Dance Theatre Nov. 13-15, Northeast Atlanta Ballet over Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 27-29, and Gwinnett Ballet Theatre on three weekends from Dec. 5 to Dec. 20.

Which Duluth Nutcracker has a live orchestra?

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s. The venue’s event page says a live orchestra plays Tchaikovsky’s score at its Dec. 5-20 performances.

How much are Nutcracker tickets at Gas South Theater?

The venue lists tickets from $30.50 for North Atlanta Dance Theatre, from $35.92 for Northeast Atlanta Ballet and from $32.55 for Gwinnett Ballet Theatre. Every guest age 2 and older needs a ticket, and sales are final.

Where do I park for Gas South Theater?

On the Gas South District campus at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway. Parking is paid; you can prepay online up to four hours before the show or pay by card on arrival. The venue is cashless.