Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 4pm

Sunday, December 20, 2026 | 4pm  

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Center for the Arts at George Mason University
Christopher Zimmerman, Conductor
Andrea Cook, Fairfax Ballet Artistic Director

The Fairfax Symphony joins the Fairfax Ballet to present the timeless holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. This production is unique in the Washington metro region, presented with LIVE musical accompaniment by a full orchestra! The Fairfax Ballet Company dances to Tchaikovsky’s score performed live by the Fairfax Symphony. 

Enjoy a winter wonderland of dancing Snowflakes, Candy Canes, a Ginger Bread House, with epic battles between heroic Toy Soldiers and Mischievous Mice…plus the Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker Prince. 

It’s the perfect holiday treat for the entire family… experience this cherished tradition of the season!

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