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    Ballet Chicago - The Nutcracker at Athenaeum Center on Dec 12, 2026

    Ballet Chicago - The Nutcracker

    Saturday, December 12, 2026
    02:00 PM
    Athenaeum Center
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    What you get in each sectionSeating guide

    Across 17 listings on sale, floor and field starts at $155 all-in, upper level starts at $132.50 all-in.

    • Floor and field

      from $155

      Closest to the stage or playing surface, usually the priciest seats in the building.

      12 listings · Main Floor 2, Main Floor 1, Main Floor 3, MAIN FLOOR

    • Upper level

      from $132.50

      Highest tier of the bowl, typically the cheapest reserved seats.

      3 listings · Balcony 11, Balcony 5, BALCONY

    Based on 17 verified listings on sale right now. Inventory and prices change constantly.

    About

    Ballet Chicago presents its annual production of The Nutcracker, a traditional holiday staple. This performance brings Tchaikovsky's beloved score to life, featuring the company's dancers in a classic interpretation of Clara's magical journey. It’s a chance to see a local ballet institution perform one of the most famous works in the repertoire. This matinee showing takes place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at the Athenaeum Center in Chicago. The Athenaeum offers a classic theater setting, well-suited for a full-scale ballet production. This event appeals to families, ballet enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience a festive, high-quality holiday performance.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Saturday, December 12, 2026

    02:00 PM

    Location

    Athenaeum Center, Chicago, IL

    Performers

    Ballet Chicago

    Ballet Chicago

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    The Nutcracker

    The Nutcracker

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    Event overview: Lineup: Ballet Chicago, The Nutcracker; Venue: Athenaeum Center; City: Chicago, IL. When and where: Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026; Start time: 02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Chicago, IL. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: Balcony 11 at $132.50 all-in per ticket; Lowest lower-level seats: Main Floor 2 at $155.00 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 17 verified listings.

    Need to Knows for Ballet Chicago - The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 12, 2026Need to knows

    Event overview

    Lineup
    Ballet Chicago, The Nutcracker
    Venue
    Athenaeum Center
    City
    Chicago, IL

    When and where

    Date
    Saturday, December 12, 2026
    Start time
    02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time)
    Address
    Chicago, IL

    Ticket and seating guide

    Cheapest seats right now
    Balcony 11 at $132.50 all-in per ticket
    Lowest lower-level seats
    Main Floor 2 at $155.00 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    17 verified listings

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    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    At $170 all-in, this is the cheapest we have seen these tickets in the 5 days we have been tracking them (high of $223.13, average $196.88).

    Lowest we've tracked
    Today
    $170
    5-day low
    $170
    5-day high
    $223.13
    Average
    $196.88

    Prices are the cheapest all-in listing (ticket plus fees) recorded once per day. Resale prices move constantly, so live checkout pricing is always the final word.

    Organizer

    Athenaeum Center

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