5 Reasons Why PNB’s The Nutcracker Tickets Are More Affordable Than People Think

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is the Northwest’s favorite festive tradition – and it can only stay that way if people can enjoy it! Here at Pacific Northwest Ballet, we make sure Nutcracker tickets are affordable. Keep scrolling to learn how you can see The Nutcracker for less! 

Two young dancers sit in a red sleigh pulled by stylized, grey reindeer. The dancers wave and smile. There is a deep blue background behind them.

PNB Offers Value Seats 

Tickets to Pacific Northwest Ballet’s The Nutcracker start at just $29.00! Plus, we offer seats on the main floor for $65.00. No matter the date or time of a performance, these ticket prices never change. That means you can get four affordable Nutcracker tickets, plus parking, for any Nutcracker show at PNB for under $155.00.  

A large group of dancers are wearing cartoonish mouse costumes. At the front of the group, some of the dancers kneel, while behind them, other stand. The mice are in various signs of distress, as they throw their hands in the air or cover their face. The backdrop behind them is a cheery, painted Christmas tree.

Ticket Resellers Inflate Prices  

Dastardly ticket resellers (who are not associated with PNB) sell tickets for The Nutcracker at exorbitant prices. These resellers frequently offer $29.00 face-value tickets at prices closer to $160.00, an over 500% increase. 

Purchase directly from PNB for affordable Nutcracker tickets! It can be difficult to tell if you’re on a resale site or not. If you’re purchasing online, check your URL and make sure the web address begins with PNB.org or Order.PNB.org. Still not sure? Contact the PNB Box Office at 206-441-2424.  

A dancer wearing a sparkly, flowing purple skirt and bodice appears to have just finished turning. Her skirt swirls out, and she reaches her arms gracefully outward. She is wearing a tiara and holding a wand. Behind her, two younger dancers wearing angel costumes and holding candles stand on either side of her. A deep blue backdrop with four colums frame the scene.

PNB Holds Frequent Sales  

PNB frequently offers sales for The Nutcracker tickets and other performances. Make sure you’re following us on social media and subscribe to our emails to know when we’re offering discounts! 

A young girl in a white nightgown stands onstage. The background behind her is dimly lit, and shows a large door with silhouette style portriats framing either side. The dancer is looking to the right of the stage, and appears to be just about to run that direction.

PNB Partners with TeenTix 

Any teenager 13-19 years old can sign up for a TeenTix pass, good for $5 day-of-show tickets to organizations all around the Pacific Northwest, including PNB! This year, we’re offering $5.00, affordable tickets to teens at both of our performances of The Nutcracker on December 27th. December 27th also happens to be Pajama Day at PNB, so bring your teens and your comfiest clothes to this special performance! 

A group of dancers wearing white, sparkly skirts and bodices pose on stage. Each dancer is holding a branch like object with small white balls on the ends. Each dancer gracefully reaches up with one arm, while extending the other to the side. Together, they form a unified clump in the center of the stage. The background behind them is dark, with white trees showing through. Together, these elemnts create a scene of a snowy forest.

PNB Has Great Deals for Groups 

Want to bring a big group to The Nutcracker? Well, you’re in luck! Any group of ten or more gets 20% off their tickets, plus they don’t need to pay any handling fees. Plus, payment isn’t due until two weeks before showtime, so you can reserve the best seats in the house today and pay later! Learn more about Groups here. 

Learn more about PNB’s ticket offers here!