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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House on Dec 12, 2026
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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker

    Saturday, December 12, 2026
    02:00 PM
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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, Chicago, Saturday, December 12, 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 44 listings on sale, floor and field starts at $198.75 all-in, upper level starts at $98.75 all-in.

    • Floor and field

      from $198.75

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

      19 listings · Rear Main Floor Right, Rear Main Floor Left, MAIN FLOOR REAR CENTER, MAIN FLOOR LEFT

    • Upper level

      from $98.75

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

      18 listings · UPPER BALC, Upper Balcony, UPPER BALCONY, 1ST BALCONY

    Based on 44 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 annual run of The Nutcracker, a Chicago holiday tradition. This production is known for its unique take on the classic, setting the story during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. It offers a fresh perspective while maintaining the ballet's festive spirit and Tchaikovsky's score. Catch The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at the Lyric Opera House. This grand venue provides a fitting backdrop for a full-scale ballet, appealing to those who enjoy classical dance and families looking for a seasonal outing.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Saturday, December 12, 2026

    02:00 PM

    Event overview: Lineup: Joffrey Ballet, The Nutcracker; Venue: Lyric Opera House; 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: UPPER BALC at $98.75 all-in per ticket; Lowest lower-level seats: Rear Main Floor Right at $198.75 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 44 verified listings.

    Know Before You Go: Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, Saturday, December 12, 2026Need to knows

    Event overview

    Lineup
    Joffrey Ballet, The Nutcracker
    Venue
    Lyric Opera House
    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
    UPPER BALC at $98.75 all-in per ticket
    Lowest lower-level seats
    Rear Main Floor Right at $198.75 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    44 verified listings

    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    Prices have held near $127.30 all-in across the last 46 days, ranging from $118.44 to $127.81. Today's cheapest is $127.81.

    Holding steady
    Today
    $127.81
    46-day low
    $118.44
    46-day high
    $127.81
    Average
    $127.30

    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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