Roswell Dance Theatre's Nutcracker plays the Sandy Springs PAC Nov. 27 to Dec. 6: all 10 show times, $30 to $55 tickets and parking at City Springs.

Last checked Oct. 24, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Show times come from the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center’s Nutcracker page; the price range is from the city’s event listing.

Roswell Dance Theatre brings The Nutcracker to the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center for 10 performances, from Friday, Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving, to Sunday, Dec. 6. All shows are in the Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, and tickets are on sale now at $30 to $55.

Who to call

  • Tickets: City Springs box office, 770-206-2022, noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, or SandySpringsPAC.com
  • City Springs questions: City of Sandy Springs, 770-730-5600 (24 hours)

Every performance

Date Time
Friday, Nov. 27 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 28 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 29 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 4 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6 2 p.m.

Doors open one hour before each show, the PAC says.

The production

The PAC describes it as a classic version of The Nutcracker, directed by Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz, Mary Lynn Taylor and Kassandra Taylor Newberry. The cast mixes guest artists with young dancers from Roswell Dance Theatre, the performing company of the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance. The run includes:

  • Four Character Meet and Greets (the PAC has not said which performances)
  • A Nutcracker-themed gift boutique
  • Group sales for community groups

Tickets

Tickets are $30 to $55, according to the city’s listing, and are on sale through the PAC’s Nutcracker page. The PAC uses all-in pricing, so the price shown includes the facility fee and taxes.

Parking and getting there

The PAC is part of City Springs. Parking includes the underground garage, the South Lot, street parking and valet; rates are on the City Springs parking page. For MARTA and road changes, see our getting around guide and road construction and closures.

Sunday, Dec. 6 is Sparkle day. The city closes roads around City Springs from 3 p.m. for its nighttime parade, and the garage entrances close during the parade. If you go to the 2 p.m. show, expect heavy traffic as you leave. Details are on our Christmas parade and tree lighting page.

Another Nutcracker nearby

Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker runs Dec. 5-26, 2026, at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, about seven miles southwest of Sandy Springs, according to Atlanta Ballet.

Frequently asked questions

When is The Nutcracker in Sandy Springs in 2026? Roswell Dance Theatre performs The Nutcracker 10 times from Friday, Nov. 27, to Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, in the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way.

How much are Nutcracker tickets at the Sandy Springs PAC? The city lists tickets at $30 to $55. The PAC uses all-in pricing, so the price includes the facility fee and taxes.

Is there a Nutcracker the day after Thanksgiving? Yes. Opening day is Friday, Nov. 27, with shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Is there a Nutcracker on Sparkle day? Yes. The last show is 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, the day of the Sparkle Sandy Springs parade. Roads around City Springs start closing at 3 p.m. that day.

Where else can I see The Nutcracker near Sandy Springs? Atlanta Ballet performs its Nutcracker Dec. 5-26, 2026, at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, about seven miles southwest of Sandy Springs.

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