Peoria Ballet's The Nutcracker

Schedule

Sat, 12 Dec, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 13 Dec, 2026 at 02:00 pm

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Location

Peoria Civic Center | Peoria, IL

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The Nutcracker returns to the Peoria Civic Center on December 12 & 13! Follow Clara on a magical journey filled with dancing snowflakes, the Sugar Plum Fairy and all the wonder of this beloved holiday tradition. More than 120 Peoria Ballet students take the stage alongside professional guest artists from NYC, with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the Heartland Festival Orchestra. A holiday tradition made for the whole family!
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Public Onsale : Tue, 6 Oct 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602-1423, United States

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