Name: The Nutcracker
Start: 2026-12-20
End: 2026-12-20

Check out the Grand Rapids Gold, the proud NBA G League Affiliate of the Denver Nuggets at NBAGrandRapids.com. The NBA G League is the NBA's official minor league, preparing players and coaches, while serving as the league's research and development featuring 28 teams, all with a direct affiliate with an NBA franchise.

Grand Rapids Gold

See the nation’s hottest touring concerts, family shows and sporting events at Van Andel Arena, West Michigan’s largest indoor entertainment venue and Billboard’s #13 Best Arena in the World in 2025! Ranked in Billboard’s 10,000-15,000 capacity category, Van Andel Arena hosts a year-round schedule of crowd-pleasing acts such as the Zac Brown Band, Post Malone, Nate Bargatze, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice and Monster Trucks. Van Andel is also the home “field” of three professional sports teams: the Grand Rapids Griffins, a Detroit Red Wings affiliate; the Grand Rapids Gold, affiliated with the Denver Nuggets; and the Grand Rapids Rise, a major-league women’s volleyball team. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, within a 10-minute walk of 300+ restaurants, shops and nightlife venues, Van Andel Arena is the heart of the city’s thriving entertainment scene.

Van Andel Arena

Home of America's Best Burger (according to GQ magazine), Stella's also offers numerous vegan and vegetarian options featuring local produce.

Stella's Lounge

Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 2008, HopCat began with one simple mission: bring people together over exceptional craft beer, legendary comfort food, and a welcoming atmosphere unlike any other. What started as a local hangout quickly became a beloved destination, famous for our award-winning tap lists, boundary-pushing burgers, and the iconic Cosmik Fries. Every HopCat location across the Midwest carries its own unique vibe – rooted in the communities we serve – but you’ll always ﬁnd the same passion for great beer, friendly faces, and scratch-made food that feels like home. Whether you’re here to discover your new favorite brew, enjoy a classic cocktail, or celebrate with friends, we’re honored to be your go-to spot for memorable moments and shared stories.

**Weekly Specials at HopCat**  
Enjoy something special every day of the week! Join us for Happy Hour Monday–Friday 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close, build your own $15 Pick 'Em meal M- F, grab our Thursday $9 Burger + Beer special, or start your weekend with brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am-2 pm.

HopCat - Downtown GR

A place for friends of all friends, for special occasions or no occasion at all. Come as you are, and, more aptly come as who you are!

Dublin Hall

Ding Tea's selected tea leaves originate from the high altitude mountains of Taiwan. Each cup of tea harnesses the essence of nature. Bubble tea.

Ding Tea

BIGGBY COFFEE is a Michigan based company, with each location being individually owned and operated. Biggby is proud to offer a wide variety of beverages for the coffee and non-coffee drinker alike. Biggby offers free-trade and organic coffee options. You will easily find something to please your palate.

Wonderful compliments to our beverages are delicious meals and light snacks.Each BIGGBY location has a fresh, daily selection of specialty cookies and baked goods, fruit cups, yogurt parfaits, bragel sandwiches and many other delectable goodies to choose from.   
  
Consider using BIGGBY to cater your next meeting, office party, or family get-together. We take the guess work out so you can B on the go.  
  
B-Happy, Have fun, Make friends, Love People ....and Drink Great Coffee

Biggby Coffee - Arena Place

At Scholar, we dive into the culinary history of America to revive classic dishes for our guests while providing industry leading hospitality. Our team is focused on delivering a superior dining experience providing professional, compassionate and elevated service. Scholar's example-based leadership promotes of culture of personal development, individual growth and positive shareholder return.

Scholar

The reflection of light. Simple, heart-felt, intense flavors that reflect our lived experiences. Luna is the love child of Latin American and West Michigan Cultures, best mixed beneath a shared light. We love this food, we love this place, and we’re excited to add another dimension to an already vibrant city.

Ecology is central to the Luna ethos. We believe that any sustainable entity should view itself as a part of a vibrant, living community. Our ingredients, staff, dining space, and customers are considered a small piece of an ongoing Midwestern narrative. We seek to honor the history that made this place possible, and feel humbled to add a chapter to it. From the soil and grass that feeds our ingredients, to the environment our customers experience these flavors in; we are a part of a great ecology.

Luna

In the tradition of Sweet Wallace's and The Loading Dock, The B.O.B. returned to its live music roots with the opening of H.O.M.E. (House of Music & Entertainment) in 2012. The stage at H.O.M.E. plays host to a variety of music genres including Rock, Blues, Tribute Bands, Indie, R&B, Country, Jazz, Folk, EDM and more. The room is casual, funky and the perfect reflection of The B.O.B.'s warehouse origins. The decor is a unique juxtaposition of modern amenities and repurposed vintage instruments. The Bourbon Bar at H.O.M.E. is impressive, with an ample variety of premium Bourbon, Scotch and Whiskey available. With a casual atmosphere, vintage decor, and a plethora of live music genres–like an old pair of jeans–H.O.M.E. is always a great fit. **H.O.M.E. Sweet Home!**

H.O.M.E. House of Music Entertainment

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

We are thrilled to bring the magic of the holiday season to life once again with our beloved production of *The Nutcracker*, running December 11-13 & 18-20, 2025, at DeVos Performance Hall. For so many families across West Michigan, this timeless tradition fills the season with wonder, joy, and unforgettable memories.

Join us as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince journey from a festive holiday party to a daring battle with mischievous mice, and finally, to the dazzling Land of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes them with enchanting dances from around the world—including the breathtaking Waltz of the Flowers. With choreography by Val Caniparoli, stunning sets designed by Grand Rapids’ own Chris Van Allsburg (*The Polar Express*) and Tony Award-winner Eugene Lee, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the Grand Rapids Symphony, our production is a feast for the senses that captures the magic of the season. We can’t wait to share this holiday tradition with you.

**Estimated Run Time:** 2 hours with one intermission

**Seating:** Reserved seating

**Accessibility:** Accessible and companion seating available

**Third-party ticket notice:** Don’t get scammed! If you buy your tickets anywhere other than the GRB Box Office or ticketmaster.com, you will pay more than the value of your ticket and miss important pre-show information. Some third-party sellers don’t even send the tickets, leaving patrons seatless and out of pockets.

**To avoid Ticketmaster fees:** Please contact the Grand Rapids Ballet Box Office for tickets by phone at 616.454.4771 ext 110, or in person. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Please contact the Grand Rapids Ballet Box Office with any questions about this event via phone or by email at boxoffice@grballet.com.

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