The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market has pivoted to an online shopping event for the 2020 holiday season in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The previously scheduled in-person event, set for November 11-15 at NRG Center, has been cancelled. The 2020 Virtual Nutcracker Market will launch on November 11, offering Nutcracker Market shoppers a new way to kick off the holiday season, support their favorite merchants, and contribute to Houston Ballet.

Opening day of the Virtual Market, November 11, will be Wells Fargo Early Bird Day and allows shoppers first dibs on all the incredible merchandise, plus other exclusive Early Bird Day-only offerings including discounts, promotions, and giveaways.

Online shoppers will be able to shop merchants from across the country, showcasing unique holiday items, home décor, gourmet food, apparel, jewelry, toys, accessories, pet items, candles and more. The virtual event will take place on a dedicated platform, providing both shoppers and merchants a seamless shopping experience.

Wells Fargo Early Bird Day access is $30. Early Bird shoppers will also receive repeat access into the Virtual Market every day through December 11.

Starting on November 12, all shoppers will have access to the Virtual Market at no cost and will have continued access to shop the Market through December 11.