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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
    02:00 PM
    Lyric Opera House
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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, Chicago, Saturday, December 5, 2026

    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker Chicago Tickets: Cheapest Seats and Best Sections

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    Best Seats at Lyric Opera House for Joffrey Ballet - The NutcrackerSeating guide and section prices

    Across 76 listings on sale, floor and field starts at $205 all-in, upper level starts at $82.50 all-in.

    • Floor and field

      from $205

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

      32 listings · MAIN FLOOR REAR, FRONT MAIN FLOOR RIGHT, Front Main Floor Left, FRONT MAIN FLOOR LEFT

    • Upper level

      from $82.50

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

      21 listings · Upper Balcony, UPPER BALCONY, 1ST BALCONY, 1st Balcony

    Based on 76 verified listings on sale right now. Inventory and prices change constantly.

    About Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House

    The Joffrey Ballet presents their interpretation of The Nutcracker, a classic holiday production. This specific staging by Christopher Wheeldon reimagines the story within a 19th-century American context, setting it during the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. It offers a familiar narrative with a distinct local flavor and a focus on the company's strong ensemble work. Catch The Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago. The Lyric is a grand theater, well-suited for a full-scale ballet production. This show often appeals to families, ballet enthusiasts, and those looking for a festive, artful way to celebrate the season.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Saturday, December 5, 2026

    02:00 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: 02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Chicago, IL. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: Upper Balcony at $82.50 all-in per ticket; Lowest lower-level seats: MAIN FLOOR REAR at $205.00 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 76 verified listings.

    Know Before You Go: Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, 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
    02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time)
    Address
    Chicago, IL

    Ticket and seating guide

    Cheapest seats right now
    Upper Balcony at $82.50 all-in per ticket
    Lowest lower-level seats
    MAIN FLOOR REAR at $205.00 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    76 verified listings

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    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    At $99.69 all-in, this is the cheapest we have seen these tickets in the 35 days we have been tracking them (high of $124.69, average $109.82).

    Lowest we've tracked
    Today
    $99.69
    35-day low
    $99.69
    35-day high
    $124.69
    Average
    $109.82

    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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