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New York City Ballet Sensory-Friendly George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

A relaxed performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® for audiences with autism, sensory and communication disorders, or learning disabilities, with a relaxed entry/exit policy, adjusted lighting and sound, break areas throughout the theater, extra staff, and a pre-visit social narrative.

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Relaxed performance · Theater, dance, and music · New York · New York · New York County

New York City Ballet Sensory-Friendly George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance in New York, New York, with a verified date of January 3, 2027.

Confirmed
When
Sun, Jan 3, 2027
1 p.m.
Where
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
20 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023 · New York County
Directions
Admission
Advance registration required
Tickets or registration
Organized by
New York City Ballet
Venue

2027 Confirmed

Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 1 p.m.; on sale to the public September 28, 2026

  • Sun, Jan 3, 2027

Checked Wed, Sept 30, 2026 against the official source.

Accommodations

  • Reduced sound
  • Adjusted lighting
  • Quiet room or break area
  • Social story or visual guide
  • Specially trained staff

Who it’s for

Audience
Designed for guests with sensory or disability-related needs; others welcome
Registration
Advance registration required

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Sources

Details checked against the organizer’s own pages on Wed, Sept 30, 2026.