Nashville Ballet’s HOLIDAY MAGIC Program

Administrative Form

This year, Nashville Ballet will provide 2,000 complimentary tickets to Nashville's Nutcracker through our Holiday Magic program. We work with more than 40 local social service organizations to distribute free tickets to the communities and constituents that they serve. To learn more about the Holiday Magic program or to add your organization to our list of contacts, contact Senior Manager of Community Engagement Briona Richardson at brichardson@nashvilleballet.com or 615-297-2966 x111.

2025 Holiday Magic Guidelines

Due to a high volume of requests and limited ticket inventory, your request will be reviewed for approval on a first-come, first-served basis.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Requests must be made through the official online request form (below) by October 27, 2025.

  • The requestor must represent or be affiliated with a registered 501(c)(3) organization and be prepared to provide documentation if asked.

  • When applying for tickets, please keep in mind that the Holiday Magic program is designed for underserved youth and adults. A caregiver or staff member may accompany the requesting organization’s constituents, but tickets must be designated for these individuals as well. Every attendee requires a ticket for admittance to the theater, including children of all ages.

  • Nashville Ballet directly supports organizations and does not extend tickets to third-party fundraisers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • If your organization is selected for Holiday Magic tickets, Nashville Ballet will notify the contact by November 11, 2025. If the organization meets eligibility guidelines and Holiday Magic tickets are available, the response email will include the performance dates and times and redemption instructions.

  • Ticket Retrieval

    • Organizations completing this form on behalf of a group or individuals (individuals that do not want to disclose their personal information) must use the organizational contact as the requestor on the Administrative Form. The designated contact person will be responsible for picking up the tickets from the Martin Center for Nashville Ballet and distributing them directly to the participating individuals or families before the performance. Tickets will be available for pick-up from the Martin Center for Nashville Ballet (3630 Redmon St.), November 11 - 25, M- F, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sat. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

      Note: All communication for the performance will be sent to the email of the organizational contact. It is the responsibility of the organizational contact to relay performance reminders and information on parking, pre-performance activities, and more to ensure a  positive experience at the theater.

  • Please make sure anyone receiving a ticket understands how important it is that they attend the performance and use the tickets they requested. We track ticket usage to ensure that none go to waste. This will help maintain your status in our Holiday Magic program and allow us to fulfill as many ticket requests as possible.

  • Requests will be reviewed for approval on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to limited ticket inventory, ticket exchanges cannot be accommodated.

  • If you are unable to use your tickets, please contact Briona Richardson at brichardson@nashvilleballet.com or 615.297.2966 x111 so they can be redistributed.

CURRENT PERFORMANCE OFFERINGS FOR Nashville’s Nutcracker

  • Holiday Magic tickets are available for the following Nashville’s Nutcracker performances, by request and subject to availability.

    • Saturday, November 29 at 2 p.m.

    • Sunday, November 30 at 1 p.m.

    • Saturday, December 6 at 2 p.m.

    • Sunday, December 7 at 1 p.m.

    • Friday, December 26 at 2 p.m.

    • Saturday, December 27 at 2 p.m.

    • Sunday, December 28 at 1 p.m.

2025 HOLIDAY MAGIC TICKET REQUEST FORM for administrators

Please read the following information carefully.