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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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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, Chicago, Friday, December 18, 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 114 listings on sale, floor and field starts at $175 all-in, upper level starts at $88.75 all-in. Extras included with some listings: Front of Section from $328.75.

    • Floor and field

      from $175

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

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

    • Upper level

      from $88.75

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

      30 listings · Upper Balcony, UPPER BALCONY, 1ST BALCONY, UPPER BALCONY RIGHT

    Extras and things to know

    • Front of Sectionfrom $328.75

      Among the first rows in this section, closer to the action. 1 listing, cheapest in Mezzanine.

    Based on 114 verified listings on sale right now. Inventory and prices change constantly.

    About Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House

    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 $88.75 all-in per ticket; Lowest lower-level seats: Rear Main Floor Right at $175.00 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 114 verified listings.

    Know Before You Go: Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, 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 $88.75 all-in per ticket
    Lowest lower-level seats
    Rear Main Floor Right at $175.00 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    114 verified listings

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    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    Prices have held near $105.41 all-in across the last 44 days, ranging from $96.56 to $109.06. Today's cheapest is $109.06.

    Holding steady
    Today
    $109.06
    44-day low
    $96.56
    44-day high
    $109.06
    Average
    $105.41

    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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