With toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, and the Sugar Plum Fairy, you won’t want to miss The Nutcracker—a treasured holiday tradition and the only production with live orchestra in Central Texas. Back by popular demand, Ballet Frontier returns to Waco to inspire a childlike wonder in all of us.

With its cast comprised of professional dancers, talented local students, dazzling costumes, world-class choreography, and the Waco Symphony playing Tchaikovsky’s beloved score under the baton of Maestro Beau Benson (Music Director/Conductor of the Temple Symphony Orchestra and Director of Instrumental Music at Pepperdine University), the stage is set for an unforgettable experience for all ages!

Visit the Nutcracker Market in the lobby to purchase nutcrackers and themed ornaments.

Sales benefit the Waco Symphony.

Add a Kingdom of Sweets package for $25 that includes a professional photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier Prince after the performance, a decorated cookie, and a souvenir ornament (limited to 125 purchasers).

$32 and up. Tickets can be purchased here.

Hit up Hemingway’s and enjoy some great tunes with a rotating live band and tasty food from a rotating food truck!

After over two decades of making music, one thing has never changed for Casey Donahew – it has always been and always will be about the song.

The Lone Star native, whose hometown of Fort Worth, TX has designated October 22nd “Casey Donahew Day” and has adopted his song “Stockyards” as the official song, has carved out a sizable niche for himself simply just by doing what he does best and doing it with authenticity. He has 27 career chart-toppers!

Throughout a recording career that has spanned more than 20 years, Jack Ingram has maintained a reputation for uncompromising, personally charged song craft and energetic, charismatic performances, earning him prominent stature in a prestigious tradition of iconoclastic singer-songwriters.

Ingram’s prior work has won him a fiercely devoted fan base as well as reams of critical acclaim, and now Midnight Motel marks a creative milestone for the veteran artist, his sound ever evolving while showcasing some of his most expressive, emotionally raw songwriting to date.

Jack has won multiple country Music awards and has Multiple singles in the Country Music top 40 charts!

$35-$60. Tickets can be purchased here.