Lyric Opera House, Chicago
26 performances

Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker in Chicago

26 performances at Lyric Opera House, Dec 4–27, 2026.

Dates and prices

Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker has 26 upcoming performances listed in Chicago, running Dec 4–27, 2026. Performances fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The cheapest listing right now is $60 for Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026; the priciest date starts at $68. Compare a few dates before you settle on one.

$60Tue Dec 22, 2026
$62Sun Dec 6, 2026
$62Thu Dec 10, 2026
17dates on sale

December 2026

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 NutcrackerFri Dec 182:00 PM · 7:00 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
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerWed Dec 232:00 PM · 7:00 PMfrom $62Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerThu Dec 242:00 PMfrom $62Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerSat Dec 262:00 PM · 7:00 PMfrom $62Tickets
Joffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerSun Dec 271:00 PMfrom $62Tickets

At the venue

  • 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).

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