Four Nutcrackers near East Cobb in 2026: Atlanta Ballet at Cobb Energy Centre Dec. 5-26, The Georgia Ballet, GMDT in Marietta and Roswell Dance Theatre.
Yes, it is on this year, four times over. East Cobb has no Nutcracker of its own, but four companies dance it within about seven miles. The biggest is Atlanta Ballet at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Dec. 5-26. Two Marietta companies and Roswell Dance Theatre in Sandy Springs fill Thanksgiving weekend and the week before Christmas.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Dates come from each venue’s or company’s own page, linked below. This page is updated each year at the same address.
Before you go
- Atlanta Ballet tickets: through Ticketmaster, linked from the Cobb Energy Centre event page
- The Georgia Ballet box office: 770-528-0881
- City Springs District (Sandy Springs): 770-730-5600
- Before you drive: road construction and closures and getting around East Cobb
At a glance
| Company | Venue | Dates | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre | Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Marietta | Nov. 27-29 | On sale since Sept. 28 |
| Roswell Dance Theatre | Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center | Nov. 27 to Dec. 6 | $30 to $55 |
| Atlanta Ballet | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | Dec. 5-26 | Ticketmaster |
| The Georgia Ballet | Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Marietta | Dec. 17-22 | Box office, 770-528-0881 |
Atlanta Ballet at Cobb Energy Centre, Dec. 5-26
The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is at 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, about seven miles south of East Cobb near the Cobb Galleria. It lists these performances of Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker:
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Dec. 5 | 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, Dec. 6 | 2 p.m. |
| Friday, Dec. 11 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 12 | 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, Dec. 13 | 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
| Friday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 19 | 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, Dec. 20 | 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Dec. 22 | 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Dec. 23 | 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, Dec. 24 | 1 p.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 26 | 2 p.m. |
- Tickets: sold through Ticketmaster, the venue says. Prices were not on the venue’s page when we checked; they show when you pick a seat.
- Doors: open 90 minutes before each show.
- Bags: nothing larger than 11 by 13 inches, the venue says.
- Parking: $20 a car, credit card only, in the venue’s 1,000 on-site spaces. There is no prepaid parking.
GMDT in Marietta, Thanksgiving weekend
Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre lists The Nutcracker for Friday, Nov. 27, to Sunday, Nov. 29, at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, on its season page. Tickets went on sale Sept. 28. The season page does not give curtain times or prices; they are on the company’s ticket seller, linked from the same page.
The theater is in the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway SE, about seven miles west of East Cobb.
Roswell Dance Theatre in Sandy Springs, Nov. 27 to Dec. 6
The City Springs District lists Roswell Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker for Nov. 27 to Dec. 6 at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, a ten-performance run, with tickets from $30 to $55. City Springs is at 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, about five miles east of East Cobb across the Chattahoochee River. Individual show times are on the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center ticket page; the box office number is 770-730-5600.
The Georgia Ballet in Marietta, Dec. 17-22
The Georgia Ballet lists its run as Thursday, Dec. 17, to Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, with the score played live by The Georgia Ballet Orchestra.
- Opening night, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17: a sensory-friendly show, 1 hour and 15 minutes long, with a smaller audience and softened music and lighting, the company says.
- Tickets: through the “Buy Tickets” link on the company’s event page, or the box office at 770-528-0881. Prices were not on the event page when we checked.
Getting there
Check road construction and closures before you leave, and see getting around East Cobb for the main routes. Johnson Ferry Road and Roswell Road both cross the Chattahoochee toward Sandy Springs; Interstate 75 and Cobb Parkway lead to the Galleria.
More holiday events
- Tree lightings and Santa at Avenue East Cobb: Christmas parade and tree lighting
- Light displays and Hanukkah: holiday lights and Christmas events
- Thanksgiving weekend: Thanksgiving in East Cobb
- Concerts and theater this month: arts and exhibitions this month
What it means for you
- Thanksgiving weekend: GMDT in Marietta or Roswell Dance Theatre in Sandy Springs.
- The big production with the longest run: Atlanta Ballet, Dec. 5-26, $20 parking.
- A child who finds big crowds hard: The Georgia Ballet’s sensory-friendly show, Dec. 17.
Companies and schools: send performance times, prices or a studio production of your own to the newsroom through our contact page and we will add it.
Frequently asked questions
When is The Nutcracker near East Cobb in 2026?
Four companies dance it. Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre plays Nov. 27-29 in Marietta, Roswell Dance Theatre plays Nov. 27 to Dec. 6 in Sandy Springs, Atlanta Ballet plays Dec. 5-26 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, and The Georgia Ballet plays Dec. 17-22 in Marietta.
When is Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker at Cobb Energy Centre?
Dec. 5-26, 2026. The venue lists 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows on most weekend days, a 1 p.m. show on Christmas Eve and a final 2 p.m. show Saturday, Dec. 26. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster.
How much is parking for the Nutcracker at Cobb Energy Centre?
$20 per car, credit card only, in the venue’s on-site lots, which hold 1,000 cars. The venue says there is no prepaid parking.
Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near East Cobb?
Yes. The Georgia Ballet’s opening show, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre in Marietta, is sensory friendly: a smaller audience, softer music and lighting, and a 1-hour, 15-minute show.
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