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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House on Dec 24, 2026
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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker

    Thursday, December 24, 2026
    02:00 PM
    Lyric Opera House
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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, Chicago, Thursday, December 24, 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 81 listings on sale, floor and field starts at $138.75 all-in, upper level starts at $100 all-in.

    • Floor and field

      from $138.75

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

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

    • Upper level

      from $100

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

      19 listings · UPPER BALCONY, Upper Balcony, UPPER BALCONY LEFT, 1st Balcony

    Based on 81 verified listings on sale right now. Inventory and prices change constantly.

    About Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House

    The Joffrey Ballet presents Christopher Wheeldon's The Nutcracker, a Chicago-centric take on the classic holiday ballet. This production reimagines the story within the city's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, offering a familiar narrative with unique visual elements and a focus on craftsmanship. It's a chance to see a well-known work interpreted through a distinctive lens. Catch The Nutcracker on Thursday, December 24, 2026, at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago. The Lyric provides a grand setting for ballet, suitable for those looking for a traditional holiday performance. This show appeals to families and anyone interested in a refined theatrical experience.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Thursday, December 24, 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: Thursday, December 24, 2026; Start time: 02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Chicago, IL. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: UBALC RGT at $77.50 all-in per ticket; Lowest lower-level seats: REAR MAIN FLOOR at $138.75 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 81 verified listings.

    Know Before You Go: Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, Thursday, December 24, 2026Need to knows

    Event overview

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

    When and where

    Date
    Thursday, December 24, 2026
    Start time
    02:00 PM local, CT (Central Time)
    Address
    Chicago, IL

    Ticket and seating guide

    Cheapest seats right now
    UBALC RGT at $77.50 all-in per ticket
    Lowest lower-level seats
    REAR MAIN FLOOR at $138.75 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    81 verified listings

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    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    Prices have held near $97.85 all-in across the last 45 days, ranging from $93.44 to $101.25. Today's cheapest is $101.25.

    Holding steady
    Today
    $101.25
    45-day low
    $93.44
    45-day high
    $101.25
    Average
    $97.85

    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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