When does the performance start and when is entry

The performance starts on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM, with entry starting at 5:00 PM; the end is scheduled for around 8:00 PM.

How long does the performance last and is there an intermission

The announced duration is around 2 hours; an intermission is not specifically designated, changes on the evening are possible.

What are the ticket prices

Tickets are available from the provider starting at 53 euros; discounts may be available, the purchase is made through the linked ticket portal.

What is the accessibility like at Freiheitshalle

The Freiheitshalle is accessible, equipped with elevators, ramps, designated wheelchair spaces, and accessible restrooms.

Where can I park and how do I get there

Extensive parking facilities are available immediately adjacent at the Volksfestplatz; the Freiheitshalle stop is served by several city bus lines.

Is there an age recommendation

The production is suitable as a family event; there is no official age rating, further information will follow.

The Nutcracker - Freiheitshalle Hof Performance 2025

Name: Crown Ballet® presents: The Nutcracker
Start: 2025-12-07 18:00:00
End: 2025-12-07 18:00:00
Location: Freiheitshalle Hof

The Nutcracker in Hof – festive ballet magic with a large orchestra

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, Crown Ballet® will ignite the entire poetry of Tchaikovsky's ballet classic at the Freiheitshalle Hof. Two hours of stage magic, an atmospheric theater environment, and the timeless music transform the evening into a radiant stage experience for the whole family.

Christmas fairy tale in motion

The plot – inspired by E. T. A. Hoffmann's artistic fairy tale – leads from the festive room into a dream world: A nutcracker doll becomes the prince, the Mouse King becomes the antagonist, and a whirlwind of snowflakes, waltzes, and character dances unfolds. Tchaikovsky's score – from the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the Flower Waltz – reveals shimmering sound colors and delicate Celesta sparkles in the acoustics of the hall.

Tradition and staging history

Since its world premiere in 1892 at the Mariinsky Theatre, The Nutcracker has developed into the most performed ballet in the world. The dramaturgy – two acts between a realistic Christmas celebration and a fantasy realm – combines danced storytelling, classical ensemble, and virtuosic pas de deux. Modern companies, including international touring ensembles like Crown Ballet®, maintain the classical line and also focus on clear characterization, precise direction, and striking costume designs.

Sensory impressions: stage, costumes, light

Glittering snow scenes, velvety fabrics, golden uniform buttons, and a sparkling tree characterize the set design. Warm festive light meets nighttime blue tones, sharpening the contours of the dancers in fine mist. The orchestra carries the dancers with buoyant tempos, lifts, and pirouettes, and allows the audience's response to swell noticeably.

For first-time visitors and connoisseurs

As an ideal introduction to the art form, the performance combines clear narration with the great acting skills of the dancers, elegant line work, and classical music dramaturgy. Families find a poetic access, connoisseurs appreciate balletomania details such as corps de ballet groupings, transitions of scene designs, and musical motif development.

Voices of the fans

The reactions of theater lovers are clear: The Nutcracker enchants the audience.

Instagram: A visitor writes: 'Magical staging, precise dances, goosebumps in the Flower Waltz'
Facebook: A theater-goer comments: 'Pure Christmas spirit – music, costumes, lighting atmosphere simply breathtaking'
YouTube: One comment reads: 'Musically brilliantly carried – the pas de deux stay long in the ear'

Conclusion: A festive evening full of grace, music, and fantasy. This production combines classical heritage with lively stage energy – ideal to crown the Advent season with an unforgettable live experience.