The Nutcracker
December 5 – 7:00
December 6 – 12:00 and 5:00
December 7 – 3:00
Northern Virginia Community College
Richard J. Ernst Cultural Center
Experience the magic of the holidays with The Nutcracker! Festival Ballet Virginia invites you to share in this beloved tradition, filled with enchanting music, glittering costumes, and breathtaking dancing. From the swirling snowflakes to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s grand finale, The Nutcracker is a holiday celebration for the entire family. Tickets go on sale September 29th at 10AM!
Attention Scouts and homeschool groups of 10 or more:
Try our Concierge Reservation Service!
Reserve your group tickets early and get the best available seats before sales open to the general public! No payment is needed at this time. Upon receiving your request, we will block the desired number of seats for your troop based on best available seating. When ticket sales open, our sales team will contact you directly to finalize your order and answer any questions.
Announcing Our 2025-2026 SEASON!
A mysterious gift, a daring battle, and a journey to the Land of Sweets.
Experience the magic of the holidays with The Nutcracker December 5, 6 and 7 at the Northern Virginia Community College Richard J. Ernst Cultural Center! Festival Ballet Virginia invites you to celebrate the season with this beloved tradition, brimming with enchanting Tchaikovsky music, glittering costumes, and breathtaking dancing. Journey with Clara through a world of swirling snowflakes, dazzling sweets, and the radiant Sugar Plum Fairy’s grand finale. Perfect for families, this holiday classic promises joy, wonder, and memories that will last a lifetime.
A glass slipper, a midnight dash, and a love that makes dreams last forever.
Festival Ballet Virginia invites you to step into the timeless magic of Cinderella, April 17–18, 2026, at the Northern Virginia Community College Ernst Cultural Community Center. This dazzling premiere sparkles with humor, beauty, and enchantment. From a whimsical Fairy Godmother to comical stepsisters, from glittering costumes to breathtaking transformations, Cinderella promises to delight audiences of all ages. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable performance where wishes take flight, laughter fills the stage, and happily-ever-after is only a slipper away.
Two companies.
One powerful voice.
Echoes brings together Motion X Dance Company and Festival Ballet Virginia in a raw, moving evening of contemporary dance. Rooted in the vulnerable truths of the human experience, each piece explores themes of mental health, hope, and resilience—and the lasting impressions they leave behind. Don’t miss this thought provoking evening of free expression through movement!