Gulfshore Ballet & Gulf Coast Symphony present The Nutcracker Dec. 12 & 13 at the Barbara B. Mann PAH

October 22, 2026

A beloved Southwest Florida tradition, Gulfshore Ballet and Gulf Coast Symphony return to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall for three performances of Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker, on Dec. 12 and 13, 2026. 

With original choreography by Gulfshore Ballet Artistic Directors Iliana Lopez and Franklin Gamero, this annual production features breathtaking scenery, beautiful costumes, the full Gulf Coast Symphony, and a cast of nearly 100 dancers, including professional soloists and dozens of Southwest Florida students.

This spectacular two-act ballet transports audiences into a world of holiday wonder, where a young girl’s Christmas Eve adventure unfolds into an enchanting journey to the Land of Sweets. More than just a Christmastime custom, The Nutcracker is a wonderful introduction to classical music and ballet for audiences of all ages interests. 

Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, and at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13.

To purchase tickets for The Nutcracker, go to gulfcoastsymphony.org or call 239-481-4849. The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall is located at 13350 FSW Parkway in Fort Myers.

See all of Gulf Coast Symphony’s 2026-27 Pops Season at gulfcoastsymphony.org/pops-season-2026-27.