Nutcracker in Havana


This February, take shelter from the cold by whisking away to Havana at the Festival Theatre for a sun-kissed take on a festive classic.

A man and woman dancing on stage.
Nutcracker In Havana-21-10-25-4010. Paul Brando (Prince), Adira Díaz (Clara). Photography by Tristram Kenton.
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Southside

3rd February 2026 - 4th February 2026
£38.00 to £59.50 per person

Venue Key Features

Level Access

Venue Accessibility

Access guide

Accessible toilets

British Sign Language

Changing Places toilets

Large print, braille or audio

Level Access

Level access from entrance to reception

Level access to all public areas

Level access to bar

Level access to dining room, cafe or restaurant

Level access to main entrance

Lift or stairlift

Partial wheelchair access

Ramp to main entrance

Suitable for visitors with limited mobility

Tactile route for visitors with visual impairments

Wheelchair access throughout

Following a hugely successful premiere sell-out tour, Carlos Acosta’s Cuban take on the festive classic, explodes onto the stage of Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre, performed by his company, Acosta Danza.

Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score is reimagined to the rhythms and spirit of Cuban dance, woven through this much-loved family tale.

Audio described performances and Touch tours run on each day’s performance.

Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana runs from 03 to 04 February 2026. Tickets should be purchased in advance online.

5 people dancing on stage, against a jungle-like background.
Nutcracker In Havana-21-10-25-3559. Soldiers: Aniel Pazos, Edgar Quintero, Anthony Quevedo, Noel Sánchez Rolando Dieguez (Mambí). Photography by Tristram Kenton.