Celebrate the holiday season with Rochester City Ballet's beloved production of The Nutcracker. Get Tickets.

Rochester City Ballet dancers in red costumes posing beneath an ornate theater archway for The Nutcracker

A Holiday Tradition

The Nutcracker

Follow Clara on her magical Christmas Eve journey through a sparkling winter wonderland and into the Land of Sweets, set to Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score. Featuring Rochester City Ballet's professional dancers alongside talented local youth performers, it's the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends.

Rochester

With the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra performing live
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre · 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604

  • Wed, Nov 254:00 PM
  • Fri, Nov 2711:00 AM & 4:00 PM
  • Sat, Nov 2811:00 AM & 4:00 PM
  • Sun, Nov 2911:00 AM
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Canandaigua

These performances sell out every year — don't wait!
Fort Hill Performing Arts Center · 20 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, NY 14424

  • Fri, Dec 43:00 PM
  • Sat, Dec 511:00 AM & 3:00 PM
  • Sun, Dec 611:00 AM & 3:00 PM
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2026 / 2027 Season

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

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St. John Fisher University - Arts Center at Murphy Hall

The School of Rochester City Ballet is Open!

Rochester City Ballet is proud to announce the opening of The School of Rochester City Ballet, a new home for exceptional dance education in our community.

As the only ballet school in Rochester where every faculty member is a current professional dancer, The School of RCB offers unparalleled instruction that blends artistry, technique, and passion.

Whether you’re stepping into the studio for the first time or pursuing advanced training, The School of RCB is here to support your journey.

See a Performance

Watching the Rochester City Ballet perform is a truly mesmerizing experience. From the moment the lights dim and the music begins, you are transported into a world of grace, beauty, and artistry. Here, you’ll find information on all of our upcoming performances.

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Ballet dancer in a lavender tutu performing en pointe.

Rochester City Ballet’s mission is to create inspiring, entertaining and educational experiences through the art of dance while providing the highest level of artistic and technical excellence.

SEASON SPONSORS

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New York State Council on the Arts logo.
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The Community Foundation logo.
Monroe County Executive Adam J. Bello sponsor logo.
Guido and Ellen Palma Foundation logo.
The Shubert Foundation, Inc. logo.
Canandaigua National Bank & Trust logo.
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America 250 logo in red, white, and blue.
Golisano Foundation — Imagine the possibilities.
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Genesee Valley Council on the Arts logo.
Callan-Harris Physical Therapy sponsor logo.
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