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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
    02:00 PM
    Lyric Opera House
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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, Chicago, Wednesday, December 23, 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 79 listings on sale, floor and field starts at $161.25 all-in, upper level starts at $100 all-in.

    • Floor and field

      from $161.25

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

      29 listings · Front Main Floor Right, MAIN FLOOR FRONT RIGHT, Front Main Floor Left, REAR MAIN FLOOR LEFT

    • Upper level

      from $100

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

      19 listings · UPPER BALCONY, Upper Balcony, 1ST BALCONY

    Based on 79 verified listings on sale right now. Inventory and prices change constantly.

    About Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House

    Joffrey Ballet presents their annual production of The Nutcracker. This interpretation moves the classic story to 1893 Chicago, set during the World’s Columbian Exposition. It's a large-scale, traditional ballet performance with elaborate costumes and sets, featuring live orchestral accompaniment. This matinee performance on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at the Lyric Opera House offers an earlier option for those attending The Nutcracker. It's a holiday tradition for many families and general fans of classical ballet looking for a festive theatrical experience in Chicago.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Wednesday, December 23, 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: Wednesday, December 23, 2026; Start time: 02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Chicago, IL. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: UBALC RGT at $73.75 all-in per ticket; Lowest lower-level seats: Front Main Floor Right at $161.25 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 79 verified listings.

    Know Before You Go: Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, 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
    02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time)
    Address
    Chicago, IL

    Ticket and seating guide

    Cheapest seats right now
    UBALC RGT at $73.75 all-in per ticket
    Lowest lower-level seats
    Front Main Floor Right at $161.25 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    79 verified listings

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    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    At $95 all-in, this is the cheapest we have seen these tickets in the 47 days we have been tracking them (high of $105.94, average $99.49).

    Lowest we've tracked
    Today
    $95
    47-day low
    $93.44
    47-day high
    $105.94
    Average
    $99.49

    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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