The Nutcracker

Friday, December 18, 2026•6:00 PM

Make magical memories with State Street Ballet this holiday season at The Nutcracker. Featuring dazzling costumes, stunning sets, and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, an international cast of professional dancers unite with over 100 young dancers from the State Street Ballet Academy for an enchanting tradition for all ages.

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About The Granada Theatre

The space was conceived as a replacement for a formerly crowded area where cars, buses, and trucks shared space with constant traffic flow.story_potoo

1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Closed now

• Opens 10:00 AM

granadasb.org

+1-805-899-2222; +1 (805) 899-3000

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