The Nutcracker returns in 2025/2026 with a packed calendar of performances, screenings, and concerts across Hungary. This timeless tale still asks whether we can settle for appearances or need to believe that everything has a soul to find joy. A plain wooden doll, trapped by a curse; a girl who sees the feeling heart beneath the painted surface and fights to break the spell. Children change the world with their faith; adults learn from them to feel, not just see. Online tickets are available for all dates and venues listed below.
Key Dates and Cities
Győr hosts Our Nutcracker (A mi Diótörőnk) — 13 Dance Schools (13 tánciskola) at 9022 Győr, Czuczor Gergely St. 7, from December 15–17, 2025. The Budapest Congress Center (Budapesti Kongresszusi Központ) lists Nutcracker dates on December 15–16, 2025. The Székesfehérvár Ballet Theatre (Székesfehérvári Balett Színház) performs at 8000 Székesfehérvár, Fő Street 8, on December 16, with tickets from about 3.81 USD to 8.16 USD. Budapest’s Andrássy Avenue 22 (Andrássy út 22.) stages The Nutcracker (A diótörő) on December 17, 18, 20, 23–28, 30, and January 2–4 and 6–8, 2026, with seats fixed at about 198.56 USD.
Budapest Highlights
The Danubia Orchestra (Danubia Zenekar) presents The Nutcracker – Full Ballet Score (A diótörő – teljes balettzene) at 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Square 8 (Liszt Ferenc tér 8.), December 17–18. The Nutcracker (Diótörő) runs at 1065 Budapest, Nagymező Street 17 (Nagymező utca 17.) on December 18–21, 22–23, and 25–28, tickets around 68.67 USD. Ékszer Ballet Dance Ensemble (Ékszer Balett Táncegyüttes): The Nutcracker (A diótörő) appears December 19 at 1131 Budapest, József Attila Square 4 (József Attila tér 4.), about 5.44 USD. A classic reimagined dance-show version lands December 20 at 1124 Budapest, Csörsz St. 18 (Csörsz u. 18.), from about 21.47 to 24.19 USD. The Royal Ballet recording screens December 20 at 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós Square 2–6 (Ybl Miklós tér 2–6.), around 9.53 USD. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Csajkovszkij: A Diótörő) hits 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György Road 1 (Dózsa György út 1.) on January 18, tickets roughly 35.38 to 65.30 USD.
Beyond the Capital
Szeged Contemporary Ballet (Szegedi Kortárs Balett): The Nutcracker (DIÓTÖRŐ) takes 6720 Szeged, Vaszy Viktor Square 1 (Vaszy Viktor tér 1.), on December 18, 3.48–7.39 USD, then returns December 20–22 at 1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus St. 16–20 (Kis Rókus u. 16–20.). The Nutcracker (DIÓTÖRŐ) plays Kecskemét’s Deák Ferenc Square 1 (Deák Ferenc tér 1.) on December 20–21. Győr’s Aradi vértanúk Road 16 (Aradi vértanúk útja 16.) stages The Nutcracker (Diótörő) on December 21. Budaörs hosts Chocolate Bar // The Nutcracker (Csokibár // Diótörő) at 2040 Budaörs, Szabadság Road 26 (Szabadság út 26.), December 22, about 5.44–6.80 USD. The Nutcracker (A diótörő) runs at 1133 Budapest, Kárpát Street 23–25 (Kárpát utca 23–25.), December 27–30, around 21.47–26.94 USD.
Screenings and Tours
The Royal Ballet 2025/26 – Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Csajkovszkij: A diótörő), recorded in London, screens December 25 at 1088 Budapest, Rákóczi Road 21 (Rákóczi út 21.), about 13.33 USD. Tour stops for Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Csajkovszkij: A Diótörő) include Szeged (January 3, 2026, 12.00–23.00 USD), Szombathely (January 8, 10.50–15.00 USD), Kaposvár (January 10, 9.80–16.00 USD), Eger (January 13), Miskolc’s Generali Arena (Generali Aréna) (January 14, 10.50–16.25 USD), Veszprém (January 15, 11.25–21.00 USD), Győr (January 17, 10.50–17.50 USD).
Plan Your Holidays
Additional picks span December weeks: 12/15–21, 12/20–21, 12/22–28, 12/29–31, plus year-round 2025 offerings. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
