Nashville Ballet performs Paul Vasterling’s Nashville’s Nutcracker in Jackson’s Hall at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), located in downtown Nashville.

Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC)
505 Deaderick St.
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 782-4040

Nashville Ballet does not have a set dress requirement for performances. Formal attire at the ballet, opera, or symphony is no longer the custom. Today, most guests come dressed in what they feel comfortable in, ranging from suit jackets and floor-length dresses to jeans.

During the holiday season, some families will come dressed in holiday apparel.

Parking at TPAC
TPAC is located downtown near numerous surface and garage parking options and also offers valet service.

Street Parking – Street parking is limited and may be metered during peak times. Be sure to only park in designated parking zones. Nashville Ballet is not responsible for any cars that are ticketed or towed.

Surface Lots and Parking Garages – Please be aware that most parking facilities charge a fee and may have early closing times.

Some parking options are:

• SP Plus

• Downtown Nashville Partnership

• TPAC Site

• Metropolis

• 717 Parking
  

Accessible Parking at TPAC
Accessible parking is located on both sides of 6th Avenue, between Deaderick Street and Charlotte Avenue, during the times of TPAC performances. Accessible parking is available on the north side of 6th Avenue 24 hours, 7 days a week. On the south side of 6th Avenue, accessible parking is designated after 5:30 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday. Violators are subject to ticketing and towing.

For performances in TPAC’s Jackson Hall, patrons with special needs may prefer to be dropped off on the corner of Union Street and 6th Avenue.

Valet
Valet service is provided at the front entrance to TPAC, located on 6th Avenue, at a cost of $40. If you plan on using the valet service, please plan on arriving earlier than normal. Please note that due to downtown business hours, valet may not be available for weekday matinees.

Rideshare‍
TPAC has partnered with the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure to offer two dedicated passenger pick-up and drop-off zones for rideshare. These zones are located on either side of Deaderick Street between 5th Ave N and 6th Ave N and will begin two hours before the performance and remain available for two hours after the performance.

If you are picking up or purchasing tickets at the box office, please allow at least 30 minutes before seating begins to do so, as there may be long lines.

Traffic and parking in downtown Nashville can be unpredictable, especially during the holiday season, so plan to arrive early to ensure an enjoyable experience. Arriving early will give you time to get enjoy our pre-performance activities, find your seat, and review your program.

Visit our Holiday Photo Booth, sponsored by Delta Dental, to have your picture taken with the Nutcracker and Sugar Plum Fairy.

Stop by the Nashville Ballet Gift Shop to take care of your holiday shopping with nutcracker dolls, ornaments, clothing, drinkware, and more. Our shop is open before and after performances, as well as during intermission.

Join Nashville's Nutcracker Story Time to hear the story of Clara's journey with her Nutcracker Prince and to learn some simple choreography from the performance. Perfect for little dancers! To participate, join us in the Grand Tier Lobby 40 minutes or 20 minutes before the start of the performance.

Food and beverage concessions will be available during all Nashville’s Nutcracker performances.

Purchased snacks, bottled water, and beverages are allowed inside the theater with the exception of both popcorn and hot dogs, which are only permitted in the lobby area.

Seating in Jackson Hall begins 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance.

All performances at TPAC have assigned seating, with the seat row and number listed on each ticket. If you are not sure where your seat is located, ushers are located at the entrance to the theater to assist.

All Nashville Ballet performances begin promptly at their designated start times. Please check your tickets to ensure you know the correct day and time of your chosen performance. Plan accordingly, allowing adequate time for traffic, parking, and inclement weather, so you can be in your seats before the performance. As a courtesy to both artists and patrons, latecomers will be held in the lobby and seated at the discretion of house management.

During all Nashville’s Nutcracker performances, there is a late seating hold for the first 7 minutes of the performance.

Please review TPAC’s Accessible Services for venue accessibility information.

Cameras and recording devices are strictly prohibited by Nashville Ballet, the Nashville Symphony, and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Flash photography can be distracting and dangerous to the dancers on stage. Recording the performance is a violation of our copyright guidelines.

As a courtesy to the dancers and other audience members, please turn off all mobile devices before entering the theater.

In the event that a performance is canceled, Nashville Ballet does not offer refunds. The event, date, time, guest artists, and repertoire of all performances are subject to change. Tickets are valid only for the specific event and seats for which they are issued.

For questions, please contact our Box Office at tickets@nashvilleballet.com.

Patrons attending Nashville Ballet events at TPAC will be screened upon entry to the lobby.

Oversized bags and backpacks are not permitted. Please see TPAC’s website for updated patron health and safety measures when attending performances.