Indianapolis Ballet: Nutcracker Sweets

Indianapolis Ballet: Nutcracker Sweets at Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

The Sugar Plum Fairy and the Land of the Sweets have a special appeal when the holidays are close. Indianapolis Ballet: Nutcracker Sweets takes the beloved Nutcracker story and shapes it into a one-hour adaptation, so you can give the season a little magic without stretching the day thin. Schrott Center for the Arts in Indianapolis on December 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

Here is the real charm. This production is made with young audiences and first-time balletgoers in mind. If you have a child who has never seen dancers move across a live stage, this is a welcoming place to begin. If you have never tried ballet, the same goes for you. The story unfolds through movement and visual storytelling, and the shorter format keeps the focus on the moment in front of you. No big commitment. Just a fresh way to see what live dance can do.

It also fits neatly into a family outing. Indianapolis Ballet presents Nutcracker Sweets as part of its Family Series, and it is a separate, shortened presentation from the full Indianapolis Ballet/ISO Nutcracker at Clowes. That makes it a smart pick if you want to compare ballet's emotional pull and physical grace without signing up for a full-length show. Picture the lights dimming, the story starting, and everyone beside you sharing the same wide-eyed first impression. Those are the memories that outlast the wrapping paper. Bring someone you love, and secure your seats for Nutcracker Sweets at the Schrott Center.