SSF Civic Ballet "The Nutcracker"

Tickets are available for purchase online through Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. at https://www.eventeny.com/events/thenutcracker-24811/.

Box office opens: 60 minutes before each performance. Tickets will be available for purchase. Please have your tickets and QR codes ready to go at the entrance.

Seating: on a first-come, first-serve basis. To ensure everyone can enjoy the performance, we encourage guests to fill in seating.

Due to projected rain, we have a plan in place to queue guests in an overhead sheltered area for everyone’s safety and comfort.

Location: South San Francisco High School Auditorium is located at 400 B Street in South San Francisco.

Parking: Free parking available in the high school lot — enter from El Camino Real or B Street. 

ADA Parking: If you require ADA parking accommodation, contact Veronica Ortiz at Veronica.Ortiz@ssfca.gov and Gabriella.Firpo@ssfca.gov.

Auditorium Doors Open: Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each performance to allow time for seating and ticket scanning. Please arrive early, as lines are expected.

Venue Map:

1. How long is the performance?

The performance is approximately 2 to 2.5-hours. Each show will include two intermissions and a pause.

2.  What time will the theater doors open?

The theater doors will open approximately 30-minutes before showtime.  

3. Is the auditorium wheelchair accessible? Is there accessible seating?

Yes, the auditorium has accessible seating and may enter from the entrances of the theater. For additional assistance on accommodation, please contact Veronica Ortiz at (650) 829-3806.

1. Are we allowed to bring drinks and food in the auditorium?

Drinks and food are not permitted in the auditorium.

2. Will there be snacks for sale?

Drinks and snacks will be located in the main lobby area. Proceeds will go towards the South San Francisco Ballet program.

3. What form of payment will be accepted at the concessions?

While we prefer small bills in cash, we will accept credit cards.

4. Will there be drawing opportunities?

Yes. Approximately three baskets will be drawn at each show. Drawing opportunity ticket purchases can be made before and during the first intermission. The winners will be announced during the second intermission. Proceeds benefit the South San Francisco Civic Ballet Program.