Children’s ballet performances in The Hague and Leiden
Ballet for children and the whole family: The Nutcracker, Snow White and more. The performances are danced by students of the Academy of Classical Russian Ballet and organised by the Anna Pavlova Foundation. Buy tickets online through Ticketkantoor.
29Nov 202612:00Buy tickets- 29Nov 202613:30Buy tickets
- 12Dec 202614:00Buy tickets
- 13Dec 202614:00Buy tickets
No performances are scheduled right now. New dates appear here as soon as ticket sales open.
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The Nutcracker 2026
1 hour, for the whole family.
- Adults (11–64)
- €22.99
- Seniors (65+)
- €19.99
- Children aged 3–10
- €12.99
- Children aged 0–2
- free
The performances
Students of the Academy of Classical Russian Ballet dance full ballets for the whole family: The Nutcracker, The Snow Queen, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and The Three Little Pigs. Many of the dancers are laureates of international ballet competitions.
Free charity concerts
Besides the ticketed performances, our students give free concerts in care homes, for people who can no longer go to the theatre themselves. Would you like a concert at your organisation? Get in touch.
Ballet for children: questions and answers
Which ballet performances for children are there in The Hague and Leiden?
The current dates are at the top of this page. The repertoire is The Nutcracker, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Snow Queen and The Three Little Pigs.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. The Academy makes its ballets specifically for children and the whole family.
Where are the performances held?
At the Zeeheldentheater in The Hague and at Het Leidse Volkshuis (Apothekersdijk 33) in Leiden. The venue is shown with each date.
Where do I buy tickets?
Online through Ticketkantoor. The ‘Buy tickets’ button at each performance takes you to the right order page.
Who dances?
Students of the Academy of Classical Russian Ballet, many of them laureates of international ballet competitions.
Past performances
| Date | Ballet | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026, 14:00 | Free gala concert with an excerpt from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Amare, The Hague |
| Date | Ballet | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2026, 14:00 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Het Leidse Volkshuis, Leiden |
| 30 May 2026, 14:00 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Het Leidse Volkshuis, Leiden |
| 24 Jan 2026, 14:00 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 24 Jan 2026, 12:30 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 14 Dec 2025, 14:00 | The Nutcracker | Het Leidse Volkshuis, Leiden |
| 13 Dec 2025, 14:00 | The Nutcracker | Het Leidse Volkshuis, Leiden |
| 23 Nov 2025, 14:00 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 23 Nov 2025, 12:30 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 18 Oct 2025, 14:00 | The Snow Queen | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 18 Oct 2025, 12:30 | The Snow Queen | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 27 Sep 2025, 14:00 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 27 Sep 2025, 12:30 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| Date | Ballet | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2025, 14:00 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 23 Mar 2025, 12:30 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 2 Feb 2025, 14:00 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 2 Feb 2025, 12:30 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 23 Nov 2024, 14:00 | The Snow Queen | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 23 Nov 2024, 12:30 | The Snow Queen | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 5 Oct 2024, 14:00 | The Snow Queen | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 5 Oct 2024, 12:30 | The Snow Queen | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| Date | Ballet | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2024, 14:00 | The Three Little Pigs | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 21 Apr 2024, 12:30 | The Three Little Pigs | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 24 Mar 2024, 14:00 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 24 Mar 2024, 12:30 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 17 Feb 2024, 14:00 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 17 Feb 2024, 12:30 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 27 Jan 2024, 14:00 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 27 Jan 2024, 12:30 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 16 Dec 2023, 14:00 | The Nutcracker | Het Koorenhuis, The Hague |
| 16 Dec 2023, 12:30 | The Nutcracker | Het Koorenhuis, The Hague |
| 10 Dec 2023, 14:00 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 10 Dec 2023, 12:30 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 9 Dec 2023, 14:00 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
| 9 Dec 2023, 12:30 | The Nutcracker | Zeeheldentheater, The Hague |
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