On stage at The Magnolia in El Cajon: The Nutcracker - San Diego's Favorite Holiday Tradition
December 19 and 20, 2026 at The Magnolia, El Cajon
About this event
The Nutcracker - San Diego's Favorite Holiday Tradition is on at The Magnolia, El Cajon on December 19 and 20, 2026. Featuring San Diego Ballet.
- Doors 12:00
Tickets & house rules
Doors:12PM Show:1PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* Ages 3 and up welcome San Diego Ballet brings America's favorite holiday event to dazzling life. The Nutcracker features Tchaikovsky's timeless score and an international cast of more than 100 beautifully costumed dancers. Sugarplum fairies, leaping Cossacks and flurries of snowflakes swirl across the stage, in this magical journey through a young girl's imagination. Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, you must contact the third-party outlet directly.
Doors:12PM Show:1PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* Ages 3 and up welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, you must contact the third-party outlet directly.
Event details
- Date
- December 19 and 20, 2026
- Time
- See performance times
- Venue
- The Magnolia
- Address
- 210 E Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Dance
- Organiser
- LIVE NATION MUSIC
Upcoming dates (3)
Venue & getting there
210 E Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
Hotels near The Magnolia
- Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon210 mCheck prices
- Northgate Motel540 mCheck prices
- Super 8 El Cajon/San Diego570 mCheck prices
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Your visit to The Magnolia
- Date
- December 19 and 20, 2026
- Doors open
- Doors 12:00
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon (210 m)
Every upcoming San Diego Ballet date
- San Diego Ballet - The NutcrackerWachholz College Center, Kalispell
- Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert 2027Jacobs Music Center, San Diego
Good to know
When is “The Nutcracker - San Diego's Favorite Holiday Tradition”?
The Nutcracker - San Diego's Favorite Holiday Tradition takes place on December 19 and 20, 2026.
Where is “The Nutcracker - San Diego's Favorite Holiday Tradition” held?
Venue: The Magnolia, 210 E Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States.
How much are tickets for “The Nutcracker - San Diego's Favorite Holiday Tradition”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
What time do doors open for “The Nutcracker - San Diego's Favorite Holiday Tradition”?
Doors open at 12:00. Arrive a little early to get through entry and find your spot.
Where can I buy tickets for “The Nutcracker - San Diego's Favorite Holiday Tradition”?
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.
Where else is San Diego Ballet performing?
San Diego Ballet also has 2 more dates coming up, for example Kalispell (Dec 12, 2026) and San Diego (Jan 1, 2027).
