Seatac Co
← McCaw Hall: all events

Show

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Wednesday, December 23, 2026 · 7:30 pm

McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle

Get ticketsRide there and back
From Seatac
about 31 min drive
From downtown Seattle
about 10 min drive

Event listings from Ticketmaster. Dates and times can change, so check your ticket before you travel. “Get tickets” links open the ticket seller's site; Seatac Co doesn't sell tickets and may earn a commission.

Get a ride there and back

Drop-off at McCaw Hall, then a pickup after it ends. Times are filled in for you.

Starting from
  1. Pickup6:10 pm

    About 31 min drive, plus 45 min to get in and find your seat.

  2. Show starts7:30 pm
  3. Ride back10:00 pm

    Estimated end, adjust it on the next step. Meet the car at the Mercer St lane in front of the hall.

See your fare and book

Your fare is shown on the next step, before you pay.

Stay the night near McCaw Hall

Rooms for Wed, Dec 23, closest first. Each has a ride to the show, timed for the start, from the door.

Flying in for the show?

Land at Seatac, check in, then ride to McCaw Hall from your hotel. Each step is booked here.

  1. 1. Seatac to your hotel

    Add your flight number and the driver follows your landing.

    Book the airport ride →Seatac to downtown Seattle: times and fares

  2. 2. Stay the night

    Rooms near McCaw Hall for the night of the show.

    See hotels →

  3. 3. Hotel to McCaw Hall

    Pick “A Seattle hotel” in the ride box and the times adjust to the drive.

    Set the event ride →

Making a trip of it? Plan your Seattle days with George Balanchine's The Nutcracker already on the plan: the hotel, places to eat, what else to see, and every ride.

Plan the trip

Drop-off and pickup at McCaw Hall

Drop-off
There is a drop-off lane in front of the hall on Mercer St, the far right lane heading west.
After the event
Pickups use the Seattle Center zones on Mercer, Republican, Harrison and John Streets. On Climate Pledge Arena nights, pickups near the arena pause after events.
Traffic and parking
Traffic
Mercer St is shared with Climate Pledge Arena, so an arena event the same night slows it. SR 99 or Elliott Ave is the quicker way out.
Parking if you drive
The Mercer Street Garage across the street has a skybridge to the hall. Seattle Center garages charge $15–$30 at peak times.
Everything on at McCaw Hall →

Getting to George Balanchine's The Nutcracker: questions

How do I get to McCaw Hall from Seatac airport?

McCaw Hall is about 16.6 miles from Seatac, about 31 minutes by car in normal traffic; event traffic adds more. You can book a private ride from the airport or your hotel on this page, with the pickup timed for the start and the ride back after.

How long is the drive from downtown Seattle to McCaw Hall?

About 10 minutes in normal traffic, and about 20 minutes from Bellevue. Mercer St is shared with Climate Pledge Arena, so an arena event the same night slows it. SR 99 or Elliott Ave is the quicker way out.

When should I leave for George Balanchine's The Nutcracker?

For a 7:30 pm start, leave Seatac by about 6:10 pm or downtown Seattle by about 6:35 pm. That is the drive plus 45 minutes to get through the gates and find your seat.

Where is drop-off at McCaw Hall?

There is a drop-off lane in front of the hall on Mercer St, the far right lane heading west.

Where do rideshare and car pickups happen after the show?

Pickups use the Seattle Center zones on Mercer, Republican, Harrison and John Streets. On Climate Pledge Arena nights, pickups near the arena pause after events.

How much is parking at McCaw Hall?

The Mercer Street Garage across the street has a skybridge to the hall. Seattle Center garages charge $15–$30 at peak times. With a private ride there is no parking to pay or find.

What time does George Balanchine's The Nutcracker end?

The listing gives only the start. Shows like this usually run about 2 hours 30 minutes, so expect it to end around 10:00 pm. The ride back is set for then, and you can change it when you book.

Also at McCaw Hall

Every upcoming game, concert and show · McCaw Hall: events and getting there