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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House on Dec 23, 2026
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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker

    Wednesday, December 23, 2026
    07:00 PM
    Lyric Opera House
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    Across 113 listings on sale, floor and field starts at $120 all-in, upper level starts at $78.75 all-in.

    • Floor and field

      from $120

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

      39 listings · Rear Main Floor, MAIN FLOOR LEFT, Front Main Floor, MAIN FLOOR LEFT CENTER

    • Upper level

      from $78.75

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

      49 listings · Upper Balcony, First Balcony

    Based on 113 verified listings on sale right now. Inventory and prices change constantly.

    About

    The Joffrey Ballet presents their annual Nutcracker production, a Chicago holiday tradition. This rendition, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, reimagines the classic story within the context of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, offering a familiar narrative with a distinct local flavor and visual appeal. It’s a chance to see a renowned ballet company perform a cornerstone of their repertoire. This performance of Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker is on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago. The grand setting of the Lyric Opera House suits a large-scale ballet production well, providing an appropriate backdrop for the elaborate sets and costumes. It’s a suitable outing for families and anyone interested in classical ballet during the holiday season.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Wednesday, December 23, 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: Wednesday, December 23, 2026; Start time: 07:00 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Chicago, IL. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: Upper Balcony at $78.75 all-in per ticket; Lowest lower-level seats: Rear Main Floor at $120.00 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 113 verified listings.

    Need to Knows for Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker on Wednesday, December 23, 2026Need to knows

    Event overview

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

    When and where

    Date
    Wednesday, December 23, 2026
    Start time
    07:00 PM local, CT (Central Time)
    Address
    Chicago, IL

    Ticket and seating guide

    Cheapest seats right now
    Upper Balcony at $78.75 all-in per ticket
    Lowest lower-level seats
    Rear Main Floor at $120.00 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    113 verified listings

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    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    Prices are up 31% over the last 17 days, from $78.75 to $102.81 all-in. The low we have recorded is $78.75.

    Up 31%
    Today
    $102.81
    17-day low
    $78.75
    17-day high
    $102.81
    Average
    $101.39

    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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