Activity Downtown, Salt Lake City
Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre
An activity in Downtown, Salt Lake City, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Ballet West dances Willam Christensen's Nutcracker, descended from the first full-length American staging, in a 1913 theater.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Salt Lake City, alongside 2 activities, 2 sights and 1 place to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Kimpton Hotel Monaco and Gallivan Center Ice Rink.
- Type
- Activity · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 2.5 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Salt Lake City. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Kimpton Hotel Monaco
Hotel in the 1924 Continental Bank Building on Main Street, a short TRAX ride from The Gateway.
Stay · Downtown Salt Lake City · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Gallivan Center Ice Rink
Outdoor rink in the downtown Gallivan Center plaza, open through the winter with skate rental.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Market Street Grill
Seafood and steak house open since 1980 in the old New York Hotel building on Market Street.
Food · Downtown Salt Lake City · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Bar X
One of the city's oldest bars, open since 1933, with a long wooden bar and classic cocktails.
Drinks · Downtown Salt Lake City · 0.3 mi straight-line - 5Temple Square
Ten-acre square around the Salt Lake Temple, with trees wrapped in holiday lights through December.
Sight · Downtown Salt Lake City · 0.4 mi straight-line - 6Temple Square
The 10-acre Latter-day Saint headquarters, strung with lights and nativity scenes from late November through December.
Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre is a stop on our Salt Lake City & Park City route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
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When to go
Average daily highs in Salt Lake City run from 37°F in January to 93°F in July; April is usually the wettest month. For Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Salt Lake City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Salt Lake City weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 40.76520, -111.89280
- Destination
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Website
- balletwest.org
Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre: quick answers
How much time do you need at Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre?
Plan on about 2.5 hours at Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Book early for weekend matinees in the week before Christmas.
Which TripsCircle routes include Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre?
Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre appears on Salt Lake City & Park City, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add it to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Salt Lake City.
Plan Salt Lake City
- Salt Lake City travel guide 7 places
- Best time to visit Salt Lake City weather by month
- Salt Lake City to Park City 22 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Salt Lake City
- Red Iguana Food
- Cathedral of the Madeleine Sight
- The Grand America Hotel Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.