Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Opens November 12: More Than 280 Merchants at Reliant Center
The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market runs November 12-15, 2026, at Reliant Center (formerly NRG Center) in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Houston Ballet says more than 280 merchants will fill over 500,000 square feet of holiday shopping with seasonal decor, gifts, gourmet foods, fashion and fine jewelry, and that the majority of the curated market's vendors are local Houston businesses.
The Nutcracker Market is Houston Ballet's annual holiday shopping fundraiser; ticket purchases support Houston Ballet, its academy and its community programs. This year's Market Chairman is Michelle Iversen Jeffery.
General admission is $25 for one-day admission. Early Bird admission is $60 and includes 8:30 a.m. early entry on Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13, ahead of the 10 a.m. general opening, plus repeat admission on all four days. Children ages two and under are free; all other guests require a ticket. Group sales of 20 or more receive $2 off each general admission ticket when purchased in advance at 713-535-3231, and all sales are final.
Two fashion show luncheons are also scheduled: the Snow Queen's Fashion Show on Friday, November 13 at 10:15 a.m., with fashions by Saks Fifth Avenue, and the Sugar Plum's Fashion Show on Saturday, November 14 at 10:15 a.m., with fashions by Macy's; special event tickets include Early Bird entry and repeat admission. The venue is at 1 Reliant Parkway, Houston, TX 77054. (Source: Houston Ballet)
Source: Houston Ballet
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