Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
with the FSO & Fairfax Ballet

Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 4pm
Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 4pm                          
Center for the Arts at George Mason University

Christopher Zimmerman, Conductor
Andrea Cook, Fairfax Ballet Artistic Director

TCHAIKOVSKY:  The Nutcracker

The Fairfax Symphony joins The Fairfax Ballet in collaboration 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!

View a preview of The Nutcracker —

THE NUTCRACKER with the Fairfax Symphony & Fairfax Ballet starring soloists from New York City Ballet. Special DC-area production features LIVE music with the magical dance!

The FSO 25/26 Season is made possible in part by generous support from