The Nutcracker - Grand Classic Ballet

Tchaikovsky’s music can be heard everywhere during the Christmas season, but it unfolds its full magic live on stage.

The story of Clara, who travels to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy with a nutcracker that has come to life, is imaginative, wild, and heartwarming. An adventure for all the senses.

A CLASSIC WITH HISTORY

Premiered in 1892 in St. Petersburg, The Nutcracker was not an immediate success. But over the course of the 20th century, it became a fixture on the cultural calendar—especially during the Advent season. The choreography thrives on surprise, the set design on poetry. And every detail is a little piece of Christmas tradition.

FROM THEATER BOXES TO TIKTOK

What was once considered a classic is now a trend: The Nutcracker is more popular than ever. Families, ballet fans, social media creators—everyone wants to be part of this magical world. Grand Classic Ballet brings it to the stage in a lovingly crafted production that blends modern glamour with classical elegance.

Iana Salenko and Marian Walter — Berlin’s only chamber dance duo

These two internationally acclaimed artists embody the very highest standards of dance excellence and will be performing in selected productions by the Grand Classic Ballet.

26 & 27 December 2026 | Berlin, Uber Eats Music Hall

THE NUTCRACKER

As a special highlight of the 7-day ballet week in Berlin, audiences will see Iana Salenko and Marian Walter perform together on stage.

Iana Salenko and Marian Walter are linked not only by their extraordinary stage careers: as Berlin’s only chamber dance duo, they embody the great tradition

and the special radiance of classical ballet.