The 18th Annual ArtSpireVa Community Nutcracker
Tickets are now on sale for the 18th Annual ArtSpireVa. Community Nutcracker, featuring more than 200 performers from the Alexandria community of all levels and abilities. The unique shows blends ballet with jazz, tap, gymnastics, Bollywood and more, including a performance from our own Purple Tutu dancers, an organization providing dance opportunities to youth with Down Syndrome. Proceeds from the show support ArtSpireVa’s many scholarships, which provide opportunities in the arts to all youth, regardless of financial barriers. The show runs from Dec. 2-5, 2026, with performances Wed., Dec. 2, at 5:30 pm (special showing for local scout troops); Thurs., Dec. 3, at 5:30 pm; Fri., Dec. 4, at 6:30 pm; and Sat., Dec. 5, at 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm.