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Grab presale tickets toGeorge Balanchine's The Nutcracker®
Reserve your seats before the general public for New York City Ballet's timeless holiday classic at Lincoln Center
More...The Experience
Make fond holiday memories with family and friends at New York City Ballet's unforgettable rendition of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®,with privileged presale access from September 21 to September 26, 2026. You'll have the rare chance to score sought-after seats before the general public during this rare ticketing window for performances running from November 27, 2026, through January 2, 2027, for one of New York's most cherished seasonal traditions. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Surprising your favorites with the perfect seats for a treasured holiday classic.
The highlights
- Get privileged presale access to tickets for George Balanchine's The Nutcracker by New York City Ballet
- Choose preferred seats for performances from November 27 to January 2, before the general public
- Celebrate the holidays at a classic New York City performance with your loved ones
Details
- This Priceless experience is reserved for Mastercard cardholders 18 years and older
- Experience may be purchased by cardholders 18 years and older, and cardholders may purchase experience for guests under the age of 18. Experience is recommended for participants 5 years old and older
- Presale is from September 21, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET, through September 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET
- Presale applies to performances listed here, from November 27, 2026, to January 2, 2027
- Number of tickets that may be purchased per order will be displayed on NYCB's website during the purchase process
- In-demand performance dates and sections of the theater may sell out; experience is provided on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out
- Cardholder who purchases the experience agrees that if any of the tickets purchased will apply to a child participant, they will be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian to the venue and the parent/legal guardian will be entirely responsible for ensuring the child abides by the terms of use, terms & conditions, and any other requirements mandated by the venue
- Cardholder and cardholder's guest will need to sign a waiver
- The Cardholder will ensure any guest is bound, and will abide, by these Terms & Conditions and Terms of Use
- Mastercard is not responsible for any costs associated with any cardholder's or cardholder's guest's (if applicable) transportation to or from the venue
- By clicking "Book here", you agree to all our Terms of Use and Terms & Conditions
Fine Print
- This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise noted.
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