A hand holds a nutcracker ornament in front of the Stanley Hotel, advertising Boulder Ballet’s The Nutcracker Suite on December 12–13, 2026, with tickets available at stanleyhotel.com.

Boulder Ballet presents The Nutcracker Suite

12 December 2026, 13 December 2026

A hand holds a nutcracker ornament above a snowy mountain landscape with a white hotel. Text reads: “The Nutcracker Suite, December 12-13, 2026, tickets at stanleyhotel.com, Boulder Ballet, The Stanley.”.

About the event

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Nestled in the grandeur of The Stanley Hotel, with the Rocky Mountains rising beyond the windows, Boulder Ballet presents a specially curated production of The Nutcracker Suite.

Ten professional company dancers and select students bring Tchaikovsky’s beloved score to life in an intimate, one-of-a-kind setting. No grand theater required – just extraordinary dancing, world-class music, and one of the most magical backdrops in Colorado. This is The Nutcracker Suite as you’ve never experienced it.

A little holiday magic awaits with visits from Santa! Guests are invited to enjoy a special opportunity for photos and festive moments with Santa in the Pavilion, beginning one hour before each performance.

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Make a night of it at The Stanley!

Guests attending Boulder Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker Suite at The Stanley can enjoy a special room rate and extend the evening with an overnight stay in Estes Park. After the performance, retreat to the timeless charm of The Stanley and make the most of your visit to this storied mountain destination.

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