First Coast Nutcracker: December 18 to 20, 2026 at the Moran Theater
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The First Coast Nutcracker performs with the Jacksonville Symphony December 18 through 20, 2026 at the Moran Theater. Live orchestra, full ballet, Tchaikovsky doing the heavy lifting.
- When: December 18 to 20, 2026
- Where: Moran Theater, downtown Jacksonville
- Cost: Ticketed, prices vary
What to expect
A Jacksonville holiday institution combining professional guest artists with a large local cast and the symphony in the pit. The weekend before Christmas timing makes it the traditional grandparent outing, and the Moran fills accordingly.
Before you go
Matinees suit young kids. The run clocks in around two hours with intermission. Buy through the symphony to pick real seats instead of resale guesses.