Dates: 26–29 Nov 2026 · Thu–Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2pm & 7.30pm; Sun 1pm & 5.30pm
After a sold-out Swan Lake season, the State Ballet of Georgia returns to Sands Theatre with ballet’s Christmas staple. The Nutcracker (26–29 November 2026) is a large-scale classical staging — sixty dancers on tour — set to Tchaikovsky, aimed at families who want the Sugar Plum Fairy without a modern rewrite.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Marina Bay (Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands)
Best for
Families and first-time ballet audiences wanting a traditional Nutcracker
Budget
From S$48 (dynamic pricing; premium tiers higher)
Time to allow
About 115 minutes including a 20-minute interval, plus arrive when doors open
Nearest MRT
Bayfront (CE1/DT16) or Marina Bay (NS27/CE2)
Good to know
No admission under age 3; under-12s need an accompanying adult; strobe/fog/haze possible
Why go?
It is a full classical Nutcracker from a company often listed among the world’s top classical troupes, not a condensed kids’ highlight reel.
Showtimes span weekday evenings and weekend matinees, so you can pick a 2pm Saturday or a 1pm Sunday if bedtime matters.
Sands Theatre’s box office and cloakroom setup make it a straightforward first ballet night for visitors already staying at Marina Bay.
What to do
01 · Pick your performance
Dates are 26–29 November 2026. Thursday and Friday: 7.30pm. Saturday: 2pm and 7.30pm. Sunday: 1pm and 5.30pm. Runtime is about 115 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
02 · Book early for matinees
Tickets start from S$48 with dynamic pricing across VIP, A–E reserves and boxes. Premium packages with a souvenir programme are listed on the MBS page. Wheelchair and companion seats: call +65 6688 8826 or email box_office@marinabaysands.com.
03 · Theatre house rules that matter
Doors open 60 minutes before curtain; latecomers wait for a suitable break. No outside food or drink. Photography and filming during the performance are prohibited. Recommended age 3+; no admission under 3; children under 12 must be accompanied.
Plan your visit
Address
Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore
Opening hours
26–29 Nov 2026; Thu–Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2pm & 7.30pm; Sun 1pm & 5.30pm. Box office typically 11am–8.30pm
Getting there
Bayfront MRT (CE1/DT16) connected to MBS; follow signs to Sands Theatre
Tickets or booking
Buy via marinabaysands.com show page / SISTIC channels listed there. From S$48; all sales final unless organiser states otherwise
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible and companion seats via MBS box office (+65 6688 8826)
Before you go
- Matinees sell out with families — book the Sunday 1pm if that is your only window.
- Booster seats are first-come at the venue; bring your own if you need a guarantee.
- Dinner at The Shoppes before a 7.30pm show beats racing from the CBD (suggestion).
Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands
Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 6 November 2026 · Marina Bay Sands – The Nutcracker by State Ballet of Georgia (official) · SISTIC – The Nutcracker by State Ballet of Georgia
Photos: Flickr contributors, used under the licences shown in each caption (images resized): Choo Yut Shing (CC BY 2.0); Wenjie, Zhang | A Certain Slant of Light (CC BY 2.0)
Disclosure: Not a firsthand visit. Dates, showtimes, runtime, age policy and ticket bands come from Marina Bay Sands’ official show page, checked on 6 November 2026. Photos are freely licensed views of Sands Theatre / prior MBS stage productions, not this Nutcracker cast. We weren’t paid or hosted, and there are no affiliate links.