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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House on Dec 27, 2026
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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker

    Sunday, December 27, 2026
    01:00 PM
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    Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, Chicago, Sunday, December 27, 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 98 listings on sale, floor and field starts at $138.75 all-in, upper level starts at $88.75 all-in.

    • Floor and field

      from $138.75

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

      34 listings · Rear Main Floor Right, MAIN FLOOR LEFT, REAR MAIN FLOOR RIGHT, MAIN FLOOR REAR

    • Upper level

      from $88.75

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

      29 listings · Upper Balcony, UPPER BALCONY, 1st Balcony, FIRST BALCONY

    Based on 98 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 annual run of The Nutcracker, a holiday staple in Chicago. This production, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, re-imagines the classic story within the context of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, offering a local twist on a familiar tale. Expect a blend of traditional ballet and innovative staging. This matinee performance on Sunday, December 27, 2026, at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago is suitable for families and anyone looking for a festive ballet experience. The Lyric Opera House provides an opulent setting for this large-scale theatrical event, making it a popular choice for holiday outings.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Sunday, December 27, 2026

    01:00 PM

    Event overview: Lineup: Joffrey Ballet, The Nutcracker; Venue: Lyric Opera House; City: Chicago, IL. When and where: Date: Sunday, December 27, 2026; Start time: 01:00 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 $138.75 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 98 verified listings.

    Know Before You Go: Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, Sunday, December 27, 2026Need to knows

    Event overview

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

    When and where

    Date
    Sunday, December 27, 2026
    Start time
    01:00 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 $138.75 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    98 verified listings

    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    Prices have held near $108.93 all-in across the last 49 days, ranging from $96.56 to $115.31. Today's cheapest is $115.31.

    Holding steady
    Today
    $115.31
    49-day low
    $96.56
    49-day high
    $115.31
    Average
    $108.93

    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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