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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House on Dec 19, 2026
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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker

    Saturday, December 19, 2026
    07:00 PM
    Lyric Opera House
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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, Chicago, Saturday, December 19, 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 117 listings on sale, floor and field starts at $102.50 all-in, upper level starts at $77.50 all-in. Watch out for restricted / obstructed view listings.

    • Floor and field

      from $102.50

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

      32 listings · REAR MAIN FLOOR RIGHT, Rear Main Floor Right, Rear Main Floor Left, Rear Main Floor Left Center

    • Upper level

      from $77.50

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

      38 listings · UPPER BALCONY, Upper Balcony, UPPER BALCONY RIGHT CENTER, 1st Balcony

    Extras and things to know

    • Restricted / Obstructed View

      View may be partially blocked by equipment, structure, or scoreboard. 1 listing.

    Based on 117 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 unique take on The Nutcracker, a holiday classic reimagined with a Chicago-centric storyline. This production shifts the traditional setting to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, offering a fresh visual and narrative perspective on Tchaikovsky's beloved score. It's a large-scale ballet performance known for its detailed sets, costumes, and the company's strong technique. This performance takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago. The Lyric is a grand theater space well-suited for a full-scale ballet, providing an immersive experience for those looking for a sophisticated holiday tradition or an introduction to classical dance.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Saturday, December 19, 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 19, 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 RIGHT at $102.50 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 117 verified listings.

    Know Before You Go: Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, Saturday, December 19, 2026Need to knows

    Event overview

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

    When and where

    Date
    Saturday, December 19, 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 RIGHT at $102.50 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    117 verified listings

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    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    At $101.25 all-in, this is the cheapest we have seen these tickets in the 43 days we have been tracking them (high of $101.25, average $101.18).

    Lowest we've tracked
    Today
    $101.25
    43-day low
    $99.69
    43-day high
    $101.25
    Average
    $101.18

    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.

    Organizer

    Lyric Opera House

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