Ballet and Dance
The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House, London — 16 Dec 2026
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 19:00 GMT Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD
Artist: The Nutcracker
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Doors 18:00. More than 9 other dates are on sale for this act.
Tickets for The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House
Tickets from
approximately $551.67*
$551.67 approx. — this venue sells tickets in British pounds.
* plus StubHub booking fees at checkout 2 tickets left on StubHub
Cheaper on Fri 11 Dec, London: $82.43Resale marketplace · we earn a commission
How many tickets?
2 tickets from ≈$551.67* each
Other The Nutcracker datesPrices by section
Prices updated 17 hours ago
| Section | Tickets from* |
|---|---|
| Donald Gordon Grand Tier | from $551.67 |
* plus StubHub booking fees at checkout
Cheapest section: Donald Gordon Grand Tier from $551.67
Today's lowest price is 27% above its usual $434. Get an email when it drops.
Key facts
- Starts
- 19:00 GMT
- Doors open
- 18:00typical for this venue
- Nearest station
- Covent Gardenabout 210 m away
- Cheapest section
- Donald Gordon Grand TierGrand tier · from $551.67
- Price among The Nutcracker dates
- 78th cheapest of 95priced dates we track
- Compared with London
- Cheaper than 9%of 940 other priced events there
Price over the last 30 days
Lowest in 30 days $317.05 Highest $551.67 Now $551.67 (no change vs last week)
- 3 Oct
- 13 Oct
- 22 Oct
- 1 Nov
Tracking since 27 Sep · checked hourly, one point a day
Cheaper dates for The Nutcracker: from $82.43 (London, Fri 11 Dec)
Price watch
The cheapest listing for this date is the price shown above, checked at 2:45 AM on Nov 2.
Over the 30 days we have been tracking it, that price has ranged from $317.05 to $551.67 and it has not moved since.
The cheapest other date for this act is $82.43 (London, Fri 11 Dec 2026).
The event is 44 days away, on Wed 16 Dec 2026.
| Last 7 days | $551.67low to high |
|---|---|
| The last 30 days | $317.05 – $551.67low to high over 30 days |
| Direction | No change vs last week |
| Sections listed | 1 |
| Other dates on sale | 9+ |
| Cheapest other date | $82.43London, Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Days until the event | 44Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
Tracking since 27 Sep · checked hourly, one point a day
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Compare a price you have been quoted with the prices we have recorded for this date.
- Lowest in the last 30 days
- $317.05
- Typical in the last 30 days
- $317.05median of 30 daily prices
On the night
16 Dec 2026 · all times GMT (venue local time)
What time does The Nutcracker start at Royal Opera House?
- Doors typical
- 18:00 GMT
- Start
- GMT
- Expected finish typical
- 21:30 GMT
Start time from the ticket listing. Doors and finish are typical for this kind of venue and event — check your ticket or the venue's website on the day.
Getting to Royal Opera House: travel, parking and hotels
Travel on the day to Royal Opera House
Covent Garden· 210 m away
- Piccadilly
Leicester Square· 450 m away
- Northern
- Piccadilly
London Charing Cross· 480 m away
- Southeastern
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Access info and booking at Royal Opera House
For wheelchair spaces, carer tickets and other access needs, these are Royal Opera House's own pages:
How do I get to Royal Opera House, London?
Nearest station:Covent Garden (Piccadilly line).
By train
The nearest station is Covent Garden (Piccadilly), about 210 m away. Also nearby: Leicester Square (450 m) and London Charing Cross (480 m).
By bus
Numerous bus routes serve the surrounding area. Key stops include Aldwych/Drury Lane (routes X68, 1, 68, 9, 11, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 168, 172, 176) and Southampton Street/Covent Garden (routes 24, 29, 176). The closest Underground station is Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line), a 2-minute walk away, or Leicester Square (Piccadilly, Northern Lines), a 5-minute walk. Holborn (Central, Piccadilly Lines) is also within a 7-minute walking radius.
Hotels near Royal Opera House for 16 Dec 2026
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Where can I park at Royal Opera House?
Car parking in Covent Garden is highly congested and expensive. The nearest public car parks are Q-Park Covent Garden (Parker Street) and NCP Covent Garden (Drury Lane). Both are within a 10-minute walk. Advance booking is strongly advised, especially for evening performances. Be aware that the venue is within the Congestion Charge zone, which applies on weekdays.
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The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House: your questions answered
What time does The Nutcracker start at Royal Opera House?
The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House starts at 19:00 GMT on Wednesday, December 16, 2026. Doors typically open around 18:00. Expect it to finish around 21:30 — timings are typical for this kind of event and venue, not confirmed by the promoter.
Where is Royal Opera House?
Royal Opera House is at Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD. Royal Opera House guide →
How do I get to Royal Opera House, London?
Covent Garden (Piccadilly line). Getting there →
Are tickets still available for The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House?
Yes — 2 tickets were listed on StubHub at the last check, from $551.67. Listings change quickly, so check live availability.
What if the event is cancelled or I can't go?
Orders on StubHub are covered by its FanProtect Guarantee: you get valid tickets in time for the event, or your money back, and a full refund if the event is cancelled and not rescheduled. If you can no longer attend, tickets bought on StubHub can be re-listed for sale there.
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