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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House on Dec 18, 2026
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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker

    Friday, December 18, 2026
    02:00 PM
    Lyric Opera House
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    Across 106 listings on sale, floor and field starts at $180 all-in, upper level starts at $80 all-in.

    • Floor and field

      from $180

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

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

    • Upper level

      from $80

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

      46 listings · Upper Balcony, First Balcony

    Based on 106 verified listings on sale right now. Inventory and prices change constantly.

    About

    The Joffrey Ballet presents The Nutcracker, a classic holiday production. This specific performance offers a daytime opportunity to see Christopher Wheeldon’s interpretation, known for its reimagined setting during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The Joffrey's take on this ballet blends traditional elements with a distinctive local flavor. This matinee showing on Friday, December 18, 2026, at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago, IL, is suitable for families and anyone looking for a festive afternoon. The grand scale of the Lyric Opera House provides an appropriate backdrop for a full-length ballet production, drawing in those who appreciate theatrical spectacle and classical dance.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Friday, December 18, 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: Friday, December 18, 2026; Start time: 02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Chicago, IL. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: Upper Balcony at $80.00 all-in per ticket; Lowest lower-level seats: MAIN FLOOR RIGHT CENTER at $180.00 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 106 verified listings.

    Need to Knows for Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker on Friday, December 18, 2026Need to knows

    Event overview

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

    When and where

    Date
    Friday, December 18, 2026
    Start time
    02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time)
    Address
    Chicago, IL

    Ticket and seating guide

    Cheapest seats right now
    Upper Balcony at $80.00 all-in per ticket
    Lowest lower-level seats
    MAIN FLOOR RIGHT CENTER at $180.00 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    106 verified listings

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    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    Prices are up 27% over the last 39 days, from $82.50 to $104.38 all-in. The low we have recorded is $82.50.

    Up 27%
    Today
    $104.38
    39-day low
    $82.50
    39-day high
    $107.50
    Average
    $105.34

    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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