Budapest’s Nutcracker 2026: Dates, Venues, Tickets

Discover Budapest’s Nutcracker 2026: dates, venues, and tickets across Hungary. Family-friendly performances, screenings, and concerts. Explore prices, online booking, and weekly tips all year. Book early for best seats.

when: 2026.01.10., Saturday - 2026.01.11., Sunday, Budapest

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The Nutcracker returns across Hungary in 2026 with performances, screenings, and concerts inviting all generations to wonder whether appearances are enough, or if happiness means believing everything has a soul and every object has a destiny. A plain wooden doll, cursed and trapped in an awkward body. A girl who spots a feeling heart beneath the paint and risks everything to break the spell. Children’s faith reshapes the world; adults learn to feel, not just see.

Key Dates and Venues

January 10–11: The Nutcracker (A diótörő), 1061 Budapest (Terézváros), Andrássy Avenue (Andrássy út) 22. Tickets from $28.70 to $52.60.
January 13: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Csajkovszkij: A diótörő), 3300 Eger, Hatvani kapu Square (Hatvani kapu tér) 4.
January 14: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Csajkovszkij: A diótörő), Generali Arena (Generali Aréna), 3500 Miskolc. Tickets from $9.30 to $12.60.
January 15: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Csajkovszkij: A diótörő), 8200 Veszprém, Külső-Kádártai Road (Külső-kádártai út) 5. Tickets from $9.90 to $18.60.
January 17: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Csajkovszkij: A diótörő), 9025 Győr, Miklós Radnóti Road (Radnóti Miklós út) 46. Tickets from $9.30 to $15.50.
January 18: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Csajkovszkij: A diótörő), 1146 Budapest (Zugló), György Dózsa Road (Dózsa György út) 1. Tickets from $11.50 to $21.30.

More Programs and Prices

Weekly Budapest weekend tips run January–December 2026, with rolling program windows every week from January 5 to December 31. Prices for these listings range from free to $1,256.20. Overall Nutcracker ticket range: $9.30 to $52.60. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Online ticketing available.

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Pros

Family-friendly story and visuals that work for kids and adults, with multiple dates so you can pick a less-late show for little ones

Internationally famous music by Tchaikovsky means you’ll recognize the tunes even if you’re not into ballet

Budapest is a well-known, easy city break for U.S. tourists, and there are also cheaper shows in classic Hungarian towns if you want to explore beyond the capital

Ticket prices are very reasonable by U.S. standards, especially outside Budapest

English isn’t required to enjoy the performance, and online ticketing simplifies buying in advance

Central Budapest venues (Andrássy Avenue, Dózsa György út) are straightforward via metro, tram, or rideshare, and driving between cities is simple on major roads

Compared to Nutcracker productions in the U.S. or Western Europe, you get strong production values for a fraction of the price - Smaller-city venues (Eger, Miskolc, Veszprém, Győr) are less known to foreign visitors and may require extra planning for transport and lodging

Cons

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Some events may be listed or announced primarily in Hungarian, so details and signage can be tricky without translation apps

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Dates are mid-January, after the classic holiday season vibe most Americans expect from The Nutcracker

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Organizers reserve the right to change dates/programs, so flexibility or refundable bookings help avoid hassles

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