December is a magical time, and Vancouver has something special that makes this month even better than it already is. The twinkling lights begin to appear around the city, the cold arrives, and along comes those perfect days to stay home under the covers with some steaming hot chocolate.

And what says Christmas more than the arrival of the grand show “The Nutcracker”? Nothing!

Between December 12th and 14th, 2025, the classical ballet will excite Vancouver with its breathtaking performance on the stage of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. It brings with it, one of the most Christmassy and beloved stories of all. Very timely. 

The show is in good hands with the new artistic direction of Christopher Stowell, who has been preparing everything together with the great Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Anyone who is familiar with the creative arts in Vancouver, knows the Royal Winnipeg Ballet is considered to be one of the most respected dance academies in North America. They are returning to Vancouver to present a work that transcends generations, and entertain everyone.

Being able to watch this show performed by the dancers of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet company is exciting. They are known for producing huge talents, so watching this will be like seeing a work of art come to life, not to mention that it will have the soundtrack composed by the very talented Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara, a girl who loves Christmas and eagerly awaits the celebration at her home, until her godfather surprises her with a nutcracker. This enchants Clara and she begins to imagine it coming to life. After the Christmas party, she falls into a dream and then the magic begins. She wakes up with Mouse King trying to steal her present, and when the clock strikes midnight, everything transforms, making her very small and everything else very large. What happens next? You can discover the rest of the story at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on December 12th, 13th, and 14th.