Scheduled for Nov. 12–15 at Reliant Park, the market advertises hundreds of merchants across home décor, gifts, food, apparel, toys and accessories. Its stated fundraising model connects both admission and shopping to support for Houston Ballet.

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Shopping and fundraising—not a published performance schedule—define the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market. The 2026 listing describes hundreds of merchants, while leaving individual sellers and timed activities unnamed.
The advertised range includes home décor, gifts, food, apparel, toys and accessories. That gives visitors a practical way to decide what they want to browse, whether they are looking for presents, household goods or food.
The 2026 information does not name participating merchants or confirm individual products. Treat the categories as a description of the market’s scope, not a guarantee that a particular vendor or item will be available.
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The stated contribution comes through two channels: proceeds from admission and special-event tickets go to Houston Ballet, and 11% of merchandise purchases does too. The listing does not give admission prices, ticket conditions or details of the special events, so check for updated information before making plans.
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The market is listed at Reliant Park for Nov. 12–15, 2026. Visit Houston lists Houston Ballet’s stage production of The Nutcracker separately, at Wortham Theater Center from Nov. 27 through Dec. 28. They are different events, with different dates and venues.
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The market is scheduled for four days. Daily opening and closing times are not listed; confirm current hours before choosing when to arrive.
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The listing mentions admission and special-event tickets but does not provide prices, ticket types or entry requirements. Proceeds from admission and special-event tickets go to Houston Ballet, along with 11% of merchandise purchases.
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The event information does not specify an age limit or other age rule.
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The event listing gives the destination as Reliant Park, 1 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77054, but does not identify an event entrance or publish event-specific transit, parking or accessibility details. Use the map link to calculate directions from your own starting point.
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The listed categories include home décor, gifts, food, apparel, toys and accessories. The 2026 information does not name specific merchants or products.
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The listing says 11% of merchandise purchases goes to Houston Ballet. Proceeds from admission and special-event tickets also support the company.
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No. The market is listed at Reliant Park Nov. 12–15; the separate stage production is listed at Wortham Theater Center Nov. 27–Dec. 28, 2026.
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The available event information gives the dates but not daily opening or closing times, admission prices or ticket conditions.
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1 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77054
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