The circus show "The Nutcracker" will take place on December 7, 2026, at the Heichal HaTarbut Auditorium. The combination of circus on ice is unique and includes an impressive artistic performance.
This upcoming Hanukkah, Israel will host the legendary Circus Nikulin from Moscow—one of the most famous, oldest, and prestigious circuses in the world. This time they arrive with a circus show on ice "The Nutcracker," premiering for the first time in Israel. The show, based on the magical winter tale by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, combines the elegance of artistic ice skating, breathtaking circus acts, and a rich and colorful theatrical performance. The Nikulin Circus on Ice, the world's first ice circus, led by Natalia Abramova, proudly continues a long-standing artistic tradition, known for excellence in the circus world, and combines it with a contemporary artistic vision.
"The Nutcracker" is a spectacular show for the whole family, combining artistic skating, international-level acrobatics, juggling, clowning, and aerial artists, with impressive choreography performed by top-tier artists. The show incorporates advanced stage technologies, rich theatrical scenery, approximately 300 designed and stunning costumes, impressive lighting, and special effects. Real snow falling on the stage completes the magical atmosphere of the beloved winter tale.
The show has been successful on the most prestigious stages around the world, captivating millions of viewers in over 30 countries across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The upcoming tour of the Circus Nikulin on Ice in Israel is expected to be one of the standout cultural events of the winter season! Celebrate Hanukkah with the Circus Nikulin on Ice!
"The intensity of the colors and impressive acrobatics left the audience awestruck. Spectators couldn't decide whether these were circus performers ice skating, or artistic skaters gifted with extraordinary circus skills... One spectacular act followed another, leaving hardly a moment to catch one's breath..."
(Frankfurter Neue Presse, Germany)
Duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes, including intermission
Ticket purchase is required for all ages.
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