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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
    07:00 PM
    Lyric Opera House
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    Across 139 listings on sale, floor and field starts at $120 all-in, upper level starts at $77.50 all-in.

    • Floor and field

      from $120

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

      58 listings · Rear Main Floor, MAIN FLOOR LEFT CENTER, MAIN FLOOR RIGHT CENTER, MAIN FLOOR LEFT

    • Upper level

      from $77.50

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

      62 listings · Upper Balcony, First Balcony

    Based on 139 verified listings on sale right now. Inventory and prices change constantly.

    About

    Joffrey Ballet's annual presentation of The Nutcracker is a Chicago holiday tradition, bringing Tchaikovsky's classic score and a unique, Chicago-centric narrative to life. This production reimagines the familiar story of Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy, setting it against the backdrop of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. It's a grand-scale ballet known for its innovative choreography and stunning visuals. This performance takes place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago. The Lyric is a historic venue well-suited for large-scale productions like this, offering a classic theater experience. It's a solid choice for families and anyone looking for a festive, high-quality ballet performance during the holiday season.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Saturday, December 12, 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 12, 2026; Start time: 07:00 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Chicago, IL. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: Upper Balcony at $77.50 all-in per ticket; Lowest lower-level seats: Rear Main Floor at $120.00 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 139 verified listings.

    Need to Knows for Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker on 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
    07:00 PM local, CT (Central Time)
    Address
    Chicago, IL

    Ticket and seating guide

    Cheapest seats right now
    Upper Balcony at $77.50 all-in per ticket
    Lowest lower-level seats
    Rear Main Floor at $120.00 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    139 verified listings

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    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    Prices are up 31% over the last 17 days, from $77.50 to $101.25 all-in. The low we have recorded is $77.50.

    Up 31%
    Today
    $101.25
    17-day low
    $77.50
    17-day high
    $101.25
    Average
    $99.85

    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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