The Nutcracker on Hilton Head
Hilton Head Dance Theatre's Nutcracker, the island's holiday ballet, at the Seahawk Cultural Center over two November weekends.
- Next dates: Two weekends in November; the last is Nov. 20 to 22, 2026
- Friday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.: evening performance
- Saturday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m.: evening performance
- Sunday, Nov. 22, 2:30 p.m.: matinee
- Tickets: Sold online through the Dance Theatre's ticket page, with separate adult, senior and student prices. Buy ahead: the weekend matinees go first.
- Hosted by: Hilton Head Dance Theatre
- Company: Hilton Head Dance Theatre, a nonprofit ballet company and school founded in 1986
- Doors: Open 30 minutes before each performance
The Nutcracker on Hilton Head is Hilton Head Dance Theatre's holiday ballet, danced every November by the company and the students of its school. All performances are at the Seahawk Cultural Center at Hilton Head Island High School, 70 Wilborn Road.
It runs over the two weekends before Thanksgiving, with evening shows on Friday and Saturday and a Sunday matinee. The last 2026 weekend is Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m. Every performance and seat is on the ticket page.
Nutcracker performances and tickets
Tickets are sold online, with adult, senior and student (18 and under) prices, plus a processing fee. The Sunday matinee is the easy pick with young children. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain, and the Dance Theatre asks anyone feeling unwell to stay home.
Evening
7:30 p.m.
Evening
7:30 p.m.
Matinee
2:30 p.m.
The best fit for little ones.
The high school's theater, where every performance is held. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain.
Hilton Head Dance Theatre
Hilton Head Dance Theatre is a nonprofit ballet company and school, founded in 1986, with its classes at 24 Palmetto Business Park Road. The Nutcracker is its best-known show; the company also stages classics such as Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty. Classes and the rest of its season are on our Dance Theatre page.
More holiday shows on Hilton Head
The Hilton Head Symphony's Holiday Pops follows the weekend after Thanksgiving, and the Hilton Head Choral Society sings its holiday concert in December. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina runs a holiday show too. All of December is on the Christmas on Hilton Head page.
More arts and holiday events
Frequently Asked Questions
Updated
When is The Nutcracker on Hilton Head?
Over the two weekends before Thanksgiving. The last 2026 weekend is Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m.
Where is the Hilton Head Nutcracker performed?
At the Seahawk Cultural Center at Hilton Head Island High School, 70 Wilborn Road.
Who puts on the Nutcracker?
Hilton Head Dance Theatre, the island's nonprofit ballet company and school, founded in 1986.
How do I get tickets?
Online through the Dance Theatre's ticket page, with adult, senior and student prices. Call (843) 785-5477 with questions.
Is there a matinee?
Yes. Each weekend has a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m.; the Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m.
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