Nutcracker Market

Don't miss the BIGGEST and BEST holiday market in the U.S. - the 38th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market at NRG Center! 

General Admission tickets can be purchased at discount beginning October 15 at Houston-area Randalls and online at Ticketmaster beginning August 15. Early Bird tickets can be purchased in advance before November 2  by calling now at 713-535-3231. 

NO strollers, rolling carts, rolling bags, wagons or pets are permitted inside the Market. However, wheelchairs and walkers are permitted. 

There's a reason why there is a Wells Fargo Preview Party: to dress up, enjoy cocktails, buffets, live entertainment and get an exclusive preview of all the Nutcracker Market merchants before the crowds arrive!

For the shopping enthusiasts, come join us at the Saks Fifth Avenue and Fashion Show and Luncheon on Thursday and the Macy's Fashion Show and Luncheon on Friday! 

Call us today at 713-535-3231 for tables and tickets! 

And if you're feeling lucky, there is another "event" of its own, the Market Raffle which takes place before and during the entire Market! Buy a ticket for $10 or 6 for $50 for a chance to win a fabulous prize. 

Think you have great merchandise and what it takes to sell to over 100,000+ shoppers at the Nutcracker Market in just four days? Download our merchant application today and send us your photos and samples. All merchant applications are thoroughly reviewed by a committee. 

Check out the full listing of all 2017 Nutcracker Market merchants. 

Join in the fun and make friends with over 1,300+ dedicated volunteers who return year after year to volunteer at the Nutcracker Market. Volunteers receive free entry to the Market and free parking - a great incentive to treat yourself and shop! Stay tuned for more details.

Join us for the very FIRST Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Spring Spectacular, April 12-14, 2019 at NRG Center! Enjoy much of what you love about the Nutcracker Market but in the spring! Approximately 150 merchants from across the country will showcase unique seasonal items, including summer apparel and accessories, novelties, gourmet food, home decor items for spring and summer holidays and much more. Proceeds from each admission ticket that you purchase, plus 11% of all the merchandise you buy, goes back to Houston Ballet Foundation, its Academy and scholarship programs.