Cary Ballet Company - The Nutcracker - RaleighRaleigh · Sat, Dec 5, 2026

About this event

The Nutcracker at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts: show day guide

Show starts

5:30 PM

Getting there

GoRaleigh Station, 700 m (11 min walk)

Parking

There are multiple parking locations, all conveniently located near the Martin Marietta Center.

Line-up

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Parking

There are multiple parking locations, all conveniently located near the Martin Marietta Center. Click Here to view a parking location map. Accessible parking is available in the Performing Arts Center deck, as well as other locations as notated on the parking location map. Event parking is $10.00 per car, look for the "Event Parking" signs. A dedicated drop-off lane is located on Lichtin Plaza.

Accessible seating

This is an accessible venue.

Venue rules

Guests are required to enter through a security screening, including the use of a metal detector. All bags are also subject to search and must meet our new size requirements. A small clutch or wallet is recommended and no bags larger than 12" x 12" x 10" will be allowed, this includes backpacks, camera bags, and large purses. *For family shows diaper bags are allowed for guests with infants and toddlers (child must be present). Prohibited items include: outside food and beverage, camera bags, large purses (over 12"x12"x10"), backpacks, and weapons of any kind. No video cameras/recording devices allowed, this includes still cameras. Smoking is not permitted.

Children

Age 2 and older typically require a ticket, however this may vary by event. This information will be listed on the Ticketmaster event purchase page.

Box office

Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 10:00AM - 2:00PM and on event days, one hour prior to show time. Our Box Office is located at 2 E South St. and is directly in front of Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. The box office is closed on most federal holidays.