Ukraine's Grand Kyiv Ballet brings a magical new vision of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker to Kirkland Performance Center in Kirkland on December 17, 18 and 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Clara's Christmas Eve adventure is told through world-class classical ballet, bold lighting design and illuminated costumes created in Ukraine, with light woven into the choreography so each scene feels like a living winter fairytale. Founded in 2014 by Oleksandr Stoianov, former premier dancer of the National Opera of Ukraine, Grand Kyiv Ballet has toured the USA, Canada, Europe and Scandinavia. Suitable for all ages. Tickets: https://www.kpcenter.org/event/the-nutcracker-symphony-of-lights/