Roswell's two 2026 Nutcrackers: Roswell Dance Theatre at the Byers Theatre Nov. 27 to Dec. 6, and Atlanta Dance Theatre at the Cultural Arts Center Dec. 11-13.

Last checked Oct. 31, 2026. Dates, times and prices come from Roswell Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker page and from the Roswell Cultural Arts Center listing on Roswell365, the City of Roswell’s events calendar. This page is updated each year at the same address.

Roswell has two Nutcrackers this season, and they are different shows. Roswell Dance Theatre opens first, with 10 performances at the Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs from Friday, Nov. 27, to Sunday, Dec. 6. Atlanta Dance Theatre follows with four performances at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Friday, Dec. 11, to Sunday, Dec. 13. Both have announced their 2026 dates and prices.

Quick answers

  • In Roswell: Atlanta Dance Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Dec. 11-13, $29.50 to $38.25
  • In Sandy Springs: Roswell Dance Theatre, Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Nov. 27 to Dec. 6, $30 to $55 plus fees
  • Character meet and greets: Roswell Dance Theatre’s 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. shows Nov. 28 and 2 p.m. shows Dec. 5 and Dec. 6
  • Group rates: both companies offer them for 10 or more

Atlanta Dance Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center

Atlanta Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker plays the city’s own theater, presented with Roswell Cultural Arts and the City of Roswell. The listing calls it a four-performance run:

  • Friday, Dec. 11: 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 12: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 13: 2 p.m.
Seats Price
Premium $38.25
Standard $29.50
Groups of 10 or more (standard seats only) $23.50 each

Tickets are sold through the city’s listing or the Cultural Arts Center box office at 770-594-6120 and boxoffice@roswellgov.com.

Accessibility: the center has ramps and handrails, but there are steps from the back of the auditorium to the front row, the listing says. Wheelchair seating is in Row Q. Walkers, rollators and strollers are checked at the theater door and kept in the lobby during the show. Patrons who need help with seating should arrive at least 30 minutes early and call ahead with mobility questions.

Roswell Dance Theatre at the Byers Theatre

Roswell Dance Theatre is the performing company of the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance. Its Nutcracker now plays the Byers Theatre at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, in Sandy Springs, about eight miles south of Roswell. The 2026 schedule, from the company’s Nutcracker page:

  • Friday, Nov. 27: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 28: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., both with a character meet and greet
  • Sunday, Nov. 29: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 4: 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 5: 2 p.m., with a meet and greet, and 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 6: 2 p.m., with a meet and greet

At the meet and greets, characters pose for photos and sign autographs in the lobby. Tickets are $30 to $55 plus box office fees, with group discounts for 10 or more at one performance. The company says the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center is its only authorized seller and warns against resale sites with inflated prices. The Byers Theatre box office is 770-206-2022.

Girl Scouts can earn a Nutcracker badge at workshops at the dance studio from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 21, the company says. Scouts who attend a performance can receive a commemorative patch.

Getting there and parking

  • Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.: parking is in the lot beside the arts center and in Lower Lot F at Roswell City Hall, across the footbridge, the city’s listing says.
  • Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs: Roswell Dance Theatre’s page does not give parking details. Check with the box office at 770-206-2022 before you go.

Roswell Dance Theatre’s first shows fall on Thanksgiving weekend; holiday closures and trash changes are on our Thanksgiving page. Downtown Roswell parking for the holiday season is on our Black Friday and holiday shopping page.

More holiday shows

Trouble in Toyland, the Roswell City Spectacular, holiday concerts and the Christkindlmarket are on our Christmas events page and our arts and exhibitions this month page.

Companies can send next year’s dates to hello@roswelljournal.com.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Nutcracker at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center in 2026?

Atlanta Dance Theatre performs it four times: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11; 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at 950 Forrest St. Standard seats are $29.50 and premium seats $38.25, the city’s listing says.

When is Roswell Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker in 2026?

Ten performances at the Byers Theatre at City Springs in Sandy Springs: Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 4-6. Tickets are $30 to $55 plus fees, sold only through the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, the company says.

Are the two Roswell Nutcrackers the same show?

No. Atlanta Dance Theatre performs at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Roswell Dance Theatre, the performing company of the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance, performs at the Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs. They are separate companies with separate box offices.

Should I buy Nutcracker tickets on resale sites?

Roswell Dance Theatre says the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center is its only authorized seller and warns against resale sites with inflated prices. Cultural Arts Center tickets are sold through the city’s box office, 770-594-6120.