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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House on Dec 5, 2026
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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker

    Saturday, December 5, 2026
    07:00 PM
    Lyric Opera House
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    Across 120 listings on sale, floor and field starts at $143.75 all-in, upper level starts at $85 all-in.

    • Floor and field

      from $143.75

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

      42 listings · MAIN FLOOR LEFT, Rear Main Floor, Front Main Floor, MAIN FLOOR LEFT CENTER

    • Upper level

      from $85

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

      54 listings · Upper Balcony, First Balcony

    Based on 120 verified listings on sale right now. Inventory and prices change constantly.

    About

    The Joffrey Ballet presents their annual production of The Nutcracker. This interpretation of the classic holiday ballet, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, sets the story in Chicago during the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. It's a familiar tale with a distinct local flavor, showcasing the company's detailed stagecraft and precision. Catch The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago. The Lyric is a grand space, well-suited for a full-scale ballet production, offering clear sightlines and a traditional theater experience. This show tends to draw a mixed crowd, from long-time ballet enthusiasts to families looking for a festive outing.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Saturday, December 5, 2026

    07:00 PM

    Location

    Lyric Opera House, Chicago, IL

    Performers

    Joffrey Ballet

    Joffrey Ballet

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    The Nutcracker

    The Nutcracker

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    Event overview: Lineup: Joffrey Ballet, The Nutcracker; Venue: Lyric Opera House; City: Chicago, IL. When and where: Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026; Start time: 07:00 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Chicago, IL. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: Upper Balcony at $85.00 all-in per ticket; Lowest lower-level seats: MAIN FLOOR LEFT at $143.75 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 120 verified listings.

    Need to Knows for Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 5, 2026Need to knows

    Event overview

    Lineup
    Joffrey Ballet, The Nutcracker
    Venue
    Lyric Opera House
    City
    Chicago, IL

    When and where

    Date
    Saturday, December 5, 2026
    Start time
    07:00 PM local, CT (Central Time)
    Address
    Chicago, IL

    Ticket and seating guide

    Cheapest seats right now
    Upper Balcony at $85.00 all-in per ticket
    Lowest lower-level seats
    MAIN FLOOR LEFT at $143.75 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    120 verified listings

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    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    Prices are up 30% over the last 15 days, from $85 to $110.63 all-in. The low we have recorded is $85.

    Up 30%
    Today
    $110.63
    15-day low
    $85
    15-day high
    $110.63
    Average
    $108.82

    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.

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    Lyric Opera House

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