The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Spring is back April 17-19, 2026, at NRG Center after four years away.
For the first time in four years, the spring version of the famous fundraiser, Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, is back. As the world was forced to adjust due to the pandemic, the event went virtual for 2020, before returning in-person and going on a break after 2022. After taking the time off to focus on the fall holiday event, Nutcracker Market organizers have reintroduced this second seasonal option for 2026. This weekend, 150 merchants will be on hand as shoppers peruse spring and summer essentials at NRG Center.
'Four generations of my family attend in the fall, and we will be out in force this spring. I encourage everyone to grab their people,' said Michelle Jeffery, Nutcracker Market spokesperson and Fall Market 2026 Chairman.
The North Carolina - based business has become quite familiar with Houston, with experience attending both fall and spring markets.'You can find us in the restrooms here at the Nutcracker Market. You can try our stuff. Our soaps and our scrubs will be by the sink. Once you fall in love with the soaps, come visit us in booth 1201,' said Taylor Clark, sales and inventory manager.
Like it's older sibling, Nutcracker Market Spring will still benefit the ballet's students with proceeds from 100% of ticket sales and 11% of merchandise purchases pouring back to their education and development in some capacity. 'Nutcracker Market, both spring and fall, have contributed a little over $100 million to Houston Ballet, its academy, and educational programming,' Jeffery said.
If you want to visit the remainder of the weekend, general admission is $20, and children 2 and under are free.For sure. And while you'll get more than 12,000 steps in if you walk the entire market, organizers say it should be less crowded, compared to the hustle and bustle synonymous with the holiday season.
While there's no valet available, shoppers can still use rideshares, with drop off and pick up on the west side of NRG Center by the entrance to Hall E.There is a stroller check available between Hall B and C in the lobby.
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