Royal City Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker
12 pm and 4 pm · Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan
Royal City Youth Ballet's full-length Nutcracker returns to Duncan with more than 100 dancers, sets and costumes, in two shows on one Saturday.
When: 12 pm and 4 pm (December 5, 2026)
Where: Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan · Duncan guide · Cowichan Valley
Venue: Cowichan Performing Arts Centre · 29 upcoming events there
Tickets: $39 adults, $33 seniors, $18 students/children, $90 family
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A Cowichan holiday tradition: Royal City Youth Ballet stages its annual full-length Nutcracker to Tchaikovsky's score, with a cast of more than 100 dancers under artistic directors Keitha Campeau and Sarah Sankovic. Expect toy soldiers and mice, the growing Christmas tree, snowflakes, the Snow King and Queen, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers. Two performances, at noon and 4 pm.
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