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Live at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater: Jacksonville Symphony: First Coast Nutcracker

December 18, 19, and 20, 2026 at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater, Jacksonville

About this event

On December 18, 19, and 20, 2026, Jacksonville Symphony: First Coast Nutcracker comes to Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater.

First Coast Nutcracker The cherished First Coast Nutcracker is back, filling the air with the wonder and joy of the season! For more than 50 years, this iconic Jacksonville Symphony tradition brings families and communities together to experience holiday enchantment. Tchaikovsky?s timeless melodies come to life as snowflakes dance, slippers sparkle and festive costumes twirl. This heartwarming celebration features live music and over 130 ballet dancers, making it the only local production of its kind. Don?t miss this unforgettable celebration of family, music and magic?an absolute must for this season!

About Jacksonville Symphony

The Jacksonville Symphony is an American orchestra based in Jacksonville, Florida. The orchestra is resident at the Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
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Event details

Date: December 18, 19, and 20, 2026
Time: See performance times
Venue: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater
Address: 300 West Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, United States
Price: Price not announced yet
Category: Concerts · Classical music · Symphonic music

Upcoming dates (4)

Fri, Dec 18, 20268:00 PM
Sat, Dec 19, 20262:00 PM8:00 PM
Sun, Dec 20, 20262:00 PM

Venue & getting there

Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater

300 West Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

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How to get to Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater

Central station (Jacksonville Skyway)Train230 m
3 min walk
Greyhound BusBus stop310 m
4 min walk
Jefferson stationTrain540 m
7 min walk

Parking

4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 130 m away.

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Your visit to Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater

Date: December 18, 19, and 20, 2026
Getting there: Central station (Jacksonville Skyway) (train), 230 m – about 3 min on foot
Parking: 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 130 m away
Staying nearby: 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Marriott (120 m)

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Good to know

When is “Jacksonville Symphony: First Coast Nutcracker”?

Jacksonville Symphony: First Coast Nutcracker takes place on December 18, 19, and 20, 2026.

Where is “Jacksonville Symphony: First Coast Nutcracker” held?

Venue: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater, 300 West Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, United States.

How much are tickets for “Jacksonville Symphony: First Coast Nutcracker”?

Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.

Where can I buy tickets for “Jacksonville Symphony: First Coast Nutcracker”?

Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.

How do I get to Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater by public transport?

The closest stop is Central station (Jacksonville Skyway) (train), 230 m from Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater – roughly 3 minutes on foot.