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The Australian Ballet | The Nutcracker Act II & Other Works

Dance

Experience the magic!

The Australian Ballet is going on tour with a breathtaking program that blends classical favourites, signature works and bold contemporary innovation.
In partnership with The Australian Ballet School, the dancers will captivate audiences in Alice Springs with a program featuring highlights from the company’s extensive repertoire, including the enchanting Act II of The Nutcracker, bringing festive spirit to the stage early.
Perfect for both long-time ballet lovers and those discovering the magic of ballet for the first time.

Youth Masterclass
Join The Australian Ballet for a special class.
Led onstage by the Artistic Staff of The Australian Ballet, this class gives students the chance to refine their skills and learn new techniques used by the company’s own dancers. 
These non-syllabus classes are suitable for ages 13–18 with a minimum of Grade Six ballet experience.
On sale soon, stay tuned for details.

Class on Tour
See what it takes to dance with The Australian Ballet.
Get up close with the extraordinary dancers of The Australian Ballet On Tour. 
Every morning, six days a week, the dancers take class to reach new heights of technical excellence and maintain peak fitness. 
Enjoy a unique behind-the-scenes view of their training, with commentary from artistic staff.
On sale soon, stay tuned for details.

Gallery 

Dates 

21 August 2026

Times 

7.30pm

Duration
2 hours

Interval
20 mins

Prices 

Adult
$77.00

Concession
$67.00

Student
$47.00

Child
$36.00

Family
$119

2026 Araluen Member 
$44.00
(2026 Araluen Memberships will be available to purchase from 1 December 2025)

Genre 

Dance

Location 

Extra information 

Ticketing Policy

Online ticketing is available up until one hour prior to the performance.  
For ticket purchases after this time, please visit the Araluen Box Office or call us on (08) 8951 1122.

Accessibility

wheelchair  

Rating

Suitable for all ages

Booking Fee

For this event, a one-off service fee of $2.50 per transaction applies on all purchases online. All ticket prices include GST.