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 brings the Nutcracker story to the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts in Indianapolis on December 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM, in a one-hour adaptation built for people who want the magic without the marathon.

That makes it a smart choice for families. The presenter specifically addresses young audiences and first-time balletgoers, so this is not a performance that assumes you already know the art form. If you have a child who has never seen dancers tell a story with movement alone, an hour is a friendly length. If you are the one who has always been curious about ballet, it offers the same welcome. Nobody has to feel behind. Everyone gets to simply look up at the stage and take it in.

There is also something appealing about the midday timing in the thick of the holiday week. Afterward, you will have something to talk about: a favorite moment, a surprising image, a new appreciation for how much a body can say. This is the shortened Sweets presentation, separate from the full Indianapolis Ballet/ISO Nutcracker at Clowes, which means you can try it on its own terms. Want a simple, memorable way to turn December 28 into a family outing? Reserve your seats for Nutcracker Sweets at the Schrott Center today.