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Houston’s iconic Nutcracker Market opens ticket sales for 2024 event 🛍️

Images captured during the Nutcracker Market in Houston on Nov. 10, 2022.
Images captured during the Nutcracker Market in Houston on Nov. 10, 2022. (Amanda Cochran, Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

Ready, set, shop! Tickets for the 44th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market are now available.

The Nutcracker Market, set for November 14-17 at NRG Center, is the Houston Ballet’s largest annual fundraiser, raising more than $90.5 million to support the ballet’s academy and scholarship programs. The four-day event will feature over 270 merchants, including 25 new vendors, offering a variety of holiday gifts, décor, and unique finds.

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READ MORE: A sneak peek at items you’ll find at the 44th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market

Shoppers can purchase general admission tickets at H-E-B Business Centers or online at Ticketmaster.com.

General admission tickets are priced at $18, plus fees, and are good for one-day admission only. Early bird tickets, which provide access at 8:30 a.m. on the first two days and repeat admission throughout the event, are available for $55, plus fees.

For more details, visit Nutcracker Market’s official website.

Dates & times:

  • Thursday, Nov. 14: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 15: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 16: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 17: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Lauren Anderson on how the annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market benefits the ballet, its foundation and scholarships

Children under two can attend for free, but strollers, rolling bags, and wagons are not permitted inside.


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Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.

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