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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

November 27th, 2026 · 7:30 PM

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321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA, 98109

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Bag policyMcCaw Hall encourages guests to leave large totes and backpacks at home; anything larger than a small clutch or wallet may be inspected. Weapons, outside food and beverages, professional recording equipment and other listed prohibited items are not allowed, and entrances use metal detectors.Seat and entranceAdd your seat · The inner lobby opens 2.5 hours before performances, and auditorium doors generally open 30 minutes before curtain. Late arrivals may wait in the lobby until the next approved entrance time.ParkingChoose where to park DiningChoose a pre-event meal Checklist0%0 of 5 complete MerchNo purchases planned

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What happens when

Planned around 30 min before showtime

30 min before showtime at 7:00 PM

Expected crowd release around 9:00 PM

Arrival time

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Reach McCaw Hall entrance
by 7:00 PM
30 min before showtime.
Showtime
~7:30 PM
Estimated start for George Balanchine's The Nutcracker.
Using the ticketed show start of 7:30 PM because no separate headliner set time is listed.
Show ends
~9:00 PM
An estimated 90-minute show puts the main exit wave here.
Estimated
Head home
Pick the exit window that fits how you want the night to end.
- Beat the encore rush
  8:45 PM
  Leave before the final songs if avoiding the first exit wave matters more than the full ending.
  Low confidence
- Likely final song window
  9:00 PM
  Best estimate for the main crowd release based on show pacing.
  Low confidence
- Low-stress exit
  9:20 PM
  Wait for the concourse and rideshare surge to thin before leaving.
  Low confidence

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Today

Before you leave

Event-time weather

Traffic and transit

Official operations

Find McCaw Hall

Event-day essentials

What happens when

Reach McCaw Hall entrance

Showtime

Show ends

Head home

Beat the encore rush

Likely final song window

Low-stress exit

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