Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

A special event for all the family arrives at the Louisville Palace this Christmas! Presented by MAGIC INC. (Making Art Grow in Children) Nutcracker in a Nutshell is a specially curated children-friendly version of the ballet classic, The Nutcracker. With a shorter run time and performed by some of the local area's most talented young dancers, Nutcracker in a Nutshell is the perfect way to introduce your little ones to this holiday treat!

Louisville Ballet promises you a holiday to remember! Follow Marie and her Nutcracker Prince as they lead you through the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy. It's a treat for the whole family; this enchanting Kentucky production of Val Caniparoli's classic favorite is one you won't want to miss for another year of magic!

What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and a DJ with pin-sharp contemporary hip hop dance? This hit show mashes up two very American icons into a stunning production that has met with rave reviews since its 2014 Washington debut. Don't miss it live this year when the tour dances its way to you!

What better way to get the family together and celebrate the holiday season, than with the world's greatest variety show! With jaw-dropping, breathtaking circus acts of A Magical Cirque Christmas, you'll be transported to the golden age which is filled with stunning costumes, extraordinary talent and more.