Lyric Opera House, Chicago
Fri Dec 18, 2026

Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker

Friday, December 18, 2026 at Lyric Opera House, Chicago. Showtimes 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Date
Friday, December 18, 2026
Time
2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Venue
Lyric Opera House, Loop, Wacker Drive
Category
Theater & Shows · Ballet
Lowest listing
$62 on Sep 25
Average listing
$237

Tickets

1322 tickets listed across 2 showtimes. The cheapest was $62 when we last pulled the feed. That is below the typical cheapest seat for theater and stage shows in Chicago right now ($83). Resale inventory moves hourly, so the price on TicketNetwork is the one that counts.

2:00 PM · 685 tickets listed · from $62
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7:00 PM · 637 tickets listed · from $62
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Before you go

  • There is no formal dress code.
  • Babies in arms and lap-sitting are not allowed; under-17s must be with an adult.
  • The house doors close promptly at curtain; latecomers are seated at a break or in an available section.
  • Large bags and backpacks must be checked ($2 per item).

Read the full Lyric Opera House guide for parking, bags and timing.

Other dates

More dates for Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker

17 dates between Dec 4–27, 2026. See every date.

EventDateLowest listingBuy
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerFri Dec 47:00 PMfrom $68Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerSat Dec 52:00 PM · 7:00 PMfrom $68Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerSun Dec 61:00 PM · 6:00 PMfrom $62Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerThu Dec 107:00 PMfrom $62Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerFri Dec 117:00 PMfrom $62Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerSat Dec 122:00 PM · 7:00 PMfrom $62Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerSun Dec 131:00 PM · 6:00 PMfrom $62Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerWed Dec 167:00 PMfrom $62Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerThu Dec 177:00 PMfrom $62Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerSat Dec 192:00 PM · 7:00 PMfrom $66Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerSun Dec 201:00 PM · 6:00 PMfrom $62Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerTue Dec 222:00 PMfrom $60Tickets
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