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

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.

The Nutcracker

Welcome to the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grandville-Grand Rapids West, MI, which offers you an ideal location between downtown Grand Rapids and the beaches of Lake Michigan. Millennium Park and the RiverTown Crossings shopping complex are roughly three miles from our hotel. Here for a meeting at Meijer or a trade show at DeVos Place? You can hop on I-196 to reach both in about 15 minutes.

After a great day on the lake, keep the fun going with a swim in our heated indoor pool or enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Our fitness center helps you maintain your workout routine, and the business center and free WiFi make it easy to stay on top of work. If you’re traveling with your family, they’ll love the free, hot breakfast featuring our signature waffles as well as our on-site market stocked with snacks and drinks.

You can relax in our inviting rooms and suites thanks to free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels such as ESPN, TNT, and the Disney Channel. Each room includes a microwave and refrigerator so you can keep your favorite snacks and drinks on hand.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grandville-Grand Rapids West, MI

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