My kid isn't into classical ballet, will they still enjoy this?

Yes, actually. This is jazz arrangements of Tchaikovsky, not traditional ballet, so it feels modern and energetic. The puppet show element and live musicians on stage keep it visually interesting even if your kid has never sat through a ballet before.

How do I get there and is parking a nightmare?

The Liceu is on La Rambla in the Gothic Quarter, so metro (Lines 3 or 4, Liceu stop) is your easiest bet.

Can we do the family workshop before the show?

Yes, there's a workshop for ticket holders (3 euros if you're not a member). It's led by artists connected to the show and helps kids understand what they're about to see, which is worth doing if you have time.

The Nutcracker in Jazz and Puppets

Name: The Nutcracker in Jazz and Puppets
Start: 2026-05-10
End: 2026-05-17T23:59:59
Location: Gran Teatre del Liceu

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Limited Tickets

PerformanceCiutat Vella42 families interested

Where

Ciutat Vella, Gran Teatre del Liceu

Ages

6+

Duration

55m

Setting

Indoors

Music

Jazz arrangements of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet

Original title

Trencanous-jazz

Workshop

Family workshop before the show for 3€ for non-members (book ahead, limited spaces)

What you need to know

Just 55 minutes, fits a young attention span
Puppets and live jazz hold attention better than a traditional ballet
All shows at 11am, a clean pre-lunch family outing

About

El Petit Liceu brings a fresh take on The Nutcracker, blending classical ballet with live jazz arrangements performed by the Liceu Conservatory Jazz Ensemble. Puppets, dancers, and musicians come together to tell the story of Daniela and her mother as they work to break a spell and rescue Piri, celebrating values like courage, friendship, and respect along the way. This is a vibrant, contemporary reimagining of a classic that will captivate children from age 6 onwards.

10-18€

Dates

May 10 – 17, 2026

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Where it is

Gran Teatre del Liceu

La Rambla, 51-59

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