Today, 60 years after its inaugural performance, Les Grands Ballets’ Nutcracker lives on as a well-established Holiday tradition in Montreal. Wishing to give all children a chance to experience the magic of this iconic production, the company launched the Nutcracker Fund for Children in 1997.
Every year, the funds we raise enable thousands of children to learn about the arts and, often for the first time, to attend a free performance of The Nutcracker. In addition, it enables us to restore sets and costumes, allowing the show to continue to thrive.
There a several ways to contribute to this initiative each year.
Every donation, no matter how big or small, will have a big impact on our activities! With every gift of $100, a child is invited to attend the show free of charge.
Mix business with pleasure by getting unique gifts for your loved ones (or for yourself) and also contributing to our campaign!
Next auction: December 2026
Volunteer with your colleagues for a fun corporate team activity and help us raise funds for the children.
For further information, contact our team at partenariats@grandsballets.com
Visit our boutiques at the show venue to purchase a Les Grands Ballets souvenir for the profit of The Nutcracker Fund.
For nearly 30 years, the Fund has enabled thousands of children every year to attend a full performance of The Nutcracker with orchestra, free of charge. Every year, they include:
• Children’s World Academy
• Adélard-Desrosiers Elementary School – CSSPI
• Alphonse-Pesant Elementary School – CSSPI
• Armand-Lavergne Elementary School – CSSDM
• Atelier Elementary School – CSSDM
• Bancroft Elementary School – EMSB
• Cardinal Léger Elementary School – CSSPI
• De la Petite-Bourgogne Elementary School - CSSDM
• Des Roseraies Elementary School – CSSPI
• Edward Murphy Elementary School
• La Dauversière Secondary School – CSSDM
• Lévis-Sauvé Elementary School – CSSMB
• Lucille-Teasdale Elementary School – CSSDM
• Maisonneuve Elementary School – CSSDM
• Marie-Victorin de Longueuil Elementary School - CSSMV
• Martin-Bélanger Elementary School – CSSMB
• Philippe-Morin Elementary School – CSSMB
• Saint-Benoit Elementary School – CSSDM
• Saint-Clément Elementary School – CSSDM
• Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Elementary School – CSSPI
• Saint-Isaac-Jogues Elementary School – CSSDM
• Saint-Mathieu Elementary School – CSSDM
• Saint-Mathieu Annex Elementary School – CSSDM
• Saint-Octave Elementary School – CSSDM
• Saint-Pascal-Baylon Elementary School – CSSDM
• Saint-Pierre-Claver Elementary School – CCSDM
• Honoré-Mercier Secondary School – CCSDM
• St-Edmond School Secondary School – CSMV
• Terre-des-Jeunes Elementary School – CSSMB
• St-Calixte Elementary Schools – CSS Samares
• Centre Philou
• Montreal Children’s Hospital
• Charles Bruneau Foundation
• Fondation du Centre jeunesse de la montérégie
• Fondation En Cœur
• Centre Yvon Deschamps
• Jeunes musiciens du monde
• Le Phare
• Fondation Les Petits Rois
• Maison des Petits Tournesols
• Opération Père-Noël
• Un Prolongement à la Famille de Montréal
Because we firmly believe that preparation enriches one’s experience and receptivity to performance art, Les Grands Ballets has developed Nutcracker-themed introductory art and dance workshops. These are opportunities for children to peer into the production and dance world in a playful, participatory and creative way.
In total, nearly 1,500 children will take part in workshops offered:
The Nutcracker holds the national record for the longest-running show performed on a single stage. Every year, Les Grands Ballets production teams and costume workshop are busy restoring or replacing production components that have worn out over time, which allows us to continue enchanting spectators of all ages, from generation to generation.
Your contribution to the Nutcracker Fund is crucial to carrying on this beloved production for many years to come.
Together, we can share the magic of The Nutcracker and of dance with all children, excluding none!
Our 2025-2026 Donors and Partners
For further information, contact us:
514 849-8681, ext. 232
philanthropie@grandsballets.com
