⭐ The Immersive Nutcracker is a magical holiday experience bringing Tchaikovsky's timeless music to life through theater, VR, projection mapping and more!
Tickets
🎫 Adult ticket for 1 (ages 16+)
🎫 Child ticket for 1 (ages 6–15)
👉 Tickets include a digital photo taken by a professional photographer
Highlights
✨ Immerse yourself in a magical holiday experience with festive decorations, wall-sized projections and awe-inspiring environments
🧚♀️ Step inside the Nutcracker and follow the characters as they battle the Rat King in a family-friendly VR experience
🎵 Enjoy Tchaikovsky's timeless score in a new way
📸 Finish your journey with a professional family portrait (digital photo included in your ticket, printed photos available for additional purchase)
General Info
📅 Date: various dates (select when you purchase)
🕒 Opening hours (sessions available every 20 minutes):
- Beverly Center: Tues–Sat 11am–7:40pm, Sun 11am–6:20pm
- Westfield Topanga: Tues–Sun 11am–7:40pm
- Westfield Santa Anita: Tues–Thurs 11am–7pm, Fri–Sat 11am–7:40pm, Sun 11am–7pm
⏳ Duration: the experience will take around 25-30 minutes
👤 Age requirement: 6+
📍 Location: The Village & Westfield Topanga, Beverly Center and Westfield Santa Anita
✔️ Safety measures will be in place throughout the experience. Following government guidelines, proof of full vaccination will be required for ages 12+: click here for more information
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
❗ Please note: each ticket category requires a separate checkout
Description
Using state-of-the-art wearable VR technology, guests take a magical journey through The Nutcracker Universe and become part of the adventure. The 10-minute family-friendly VR experience follows the characters of the classic holiday story as they battle the Rat King. Both adults and children (6+) will be fascinated by this reimagined fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s original musical score! The enchanting immersive experience continues with the whimsical playground, surrounded by colorful wall-sized projection and filled with holiday-themed decorations, where visitors can make unforgettable memories and pictures. Walk inside the Christmas tree and finish your journey with a professional family portrait.
Reviews
💬 David L. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "Best VR and “Immersive” feature I’ve ever experienced! The experience itself was fantastic, but the actors and staff made it absolutely amazing!!"
💬 Frances P. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "Very entertaining for everyone. Extremely interactive and the kids even got to be in a snowball fight and hockey game with Clara and the Nutcracker soldier!"
💬 Cynthia L. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "What an amazing experience! Love the decoration and the VR part was so life-like"