Are any seats worth avoiding?

Some balcony seats are sold as reduced visibility (€30), and the side balcony is unreserved, first come, first served. If you want a set seat with a full view, book the stalls (€35 to €45) or the central balcony (€38).

What should my kid know about the story before going?

Clara gets a nutcracker on Christmas Eve. In her dream the toys come to life, there's a battle, a snowflake dance and a trip to an enchanted kingdom. Telling younger kids the outline first helps them follow along.

Where else can we buy tickets?

At the Coliseu box office, FNAC, El Corte Inglés, Worten and Agência ABEP. For reduced-mobility tickets, call the Coliseu box office on 213 240 585.

Christmas with Kids in Lisbon, 5 of 13

UpcomingPerformance

The Nutcracker Ballet at the Coliseu

Name: The Nutcracker Ballet at the Coliseu
Start: 2026-11-22
End: 2026-11-22
Location: Coliseu dos Recreios

When: Sun Nov 22
Ages: 3+ (recommended 6+)
Price: From €30

The Nutcracker Ballet at the Coliseu photo 2

PerformanceArroios

Where

Arroios, Coliseu dos Recreios

Ages

3+ (recommended 6+)

Duration

2 hours with an interval

Setting

Indoors

Music

Tchaikovsky's score

What you need to know

No Portuguese needed, the story is told through dance and Tchaikovsky's music
Tunes kids may recognize, including the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers
Every child 3 and up pays, so a family of four starts at €120; under-3s can't go in

About

Imperial Heritage Ballet dances The Nutcracker as a full classical ballet, set to Tchaikovsky's score with the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers. Clara's Christmas Eve dream brings toys to life, with imaginary battles, dancing snowflakes and enchanted kingdoms. Colorful sets and big costumes carry the story without words, so it suits kids ready to sit through a two-act show.

From €30

Sun, Nov 22

3:00 PM 6:30 PM

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Where it is

Coliseu dos Recreios

Rua das Portas de Santo Antão 96, 1150-269 Lisboa, Portugal

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Resources

Coliseu dos Recreios event page
The venue's official page for this show

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