San Pedro City Ballet Nutcracker, Sunday 5 PM Show

San Pedro City Ballet is giving The Nutcracker a second Sunday slot this year, and this one is the evening show. Curtain is at 5 PM on December 13 at the Warner Grand Theatre, which makes it an easy end-of-weekend plan if you missed the 1 PM matinee or would rather go once the day has cooled off. It belongs on any short list of things to do in Los Angeles during the holidays, and it happens a long way from the usual downtown and Westside theaters.

When: Sunday, December 13, 2026, 5:00 PM to about 7:30 PM Where: Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731 Tickets: about $49.87 to $63.74 through Eventbrite

What to expect

The Nutcracker follows Clara on Christmas Eve, when a gift from her godfather turns into a battle with the Mouse King and a trip through the Land of Sweets. Tchaikovsky's score, the snow scene and the Sugar Plum Fairy's solo are the parts most people remember, and a local company staging the full ballet gives students and company dancers a real stage to work on. The listing names San Pedro City Ballet as the presenter and does not publish a cast, so check the ticket page for casting updates closer to the date.

The running time on the listing is roughly two and a half hours. That is long enough that younger kids may want a snack beforehand, and the evening start means a later night than the matinee.

The Warner Grand

The Warner Grand opened in 1931 as a movie palace and still has its art deco facade, with the tall vertical sign and decorated marquee that anchor 6th Street. Seeing a ballet in a room like this is half the appeal. It was built for audiences who dressed up for a night out, and the stage and balcony give most seats a clear view.

Getting there

The theater sits in the middle of downtown San Pedro, a short walk from restaurants and coffee shops on 6th and Pacific. If you are looking at LA events this weekend or planning a few weeks out, build in time to eat before the show. Street parking fills up on performance nights, so arrive early or check the nearby public lots. The Harbor Freeway ends close by, and the drive from central Los Angeles is about 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.

Doors typically open before curtain, but confirm the exact time on your ticket. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite, and prices run from about $50 to $64, so compare seat sections before you buy.

Plan the rest of your day

San Pedro makes a good half-day. Walk the waterfront, browse the shops along Pacific Avenue, or have an early dinner before you head to the theater. Browse the rest of our arts and culture events for other holiday performances across the city, or see the 1 PM Sunday performance of the same production if the earlier time suits your family better.