Sensory Friendly Performance of The Nutcracker

A whimsical holiday adventure with a uniquely Vancouver twist!

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6pm

With lower music volume, some light left on the audience, buffer seats, and a shush-free environment, this show is designed for anyone with sensory concerns. Audience members are welcome to enter and exit the auditorium as needed and absolute silence is not a requirement.

There will be tutus and Tchaikovsky, magic and mystery – necessary ingredients for all Nutcrackers. However, this one-of-a-kind production will also feature beavers fighting fur trappers, dancing wapato plants, and Oregon Trail children arriving via covered wagon as local Fort Vancouver history is weaved into the plot of a classic ballet.

The performance is approximately 2 hours long, including a 20 minute intermission.

Skyview Concert Hall

1300 NW 139th St

Vancouver, WA 98685

Ticket Questions:

box-office@columbiadance.org

360.737.1922

General Questions:

columbiadance.org

info@columbiadance.org

360.737.1922

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Fri, Dec 19th, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Tickets:

Adults $27, Seniors (65+) $22, Youth (thru age 18) $22

For this Sensory Friendly performance:

Seats will be assigned - tickets purchased together will have a 1 seat buffer on each side of your ticket group. The rows in front as well as behind will also be unavailable for purchase.
Music will be played at a lower volume
House lights will remain dimly lit
Audience will be shush-free, meaning audience members may be getting in and out of their seats and making some noise.

If you prefer a regular theater experience, please purchase tickets to the Saturday, December 20th or Sunday, December 21st show.

Tickets are non-refundable.

Online ticket sales end 2 hours prior to the show - after that, tickets will be available to purchase at the door (same fees will apply to tickets purchased at the door).