Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker - Tickets & Event Information
Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 02:00 PM at Lyric Opera House in Chicago, IL, featuring Joffrey Ballet and The Nutcracker. Ticket listings currently start at $193.75 all-in pricing with no hidden fees across 26 available listings.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Venue: Lyric Opera House
Location: Chicago, IL
Address: Chicago, IL
Presented by: Lyric Opera House
Featuring: Joffrey Ballet, The Nutcracker
The Joffrey Ballet presents their annual run of Christopher Wheeldon’s The Nutcracker. This production shifts the classic story’s setting to Chicago during the 1893 World’s Fair, offering a familiar narrative with a distinct sense of place. It’s a well-regarded interpretation that blends traditional ballet with a unique staging. This matinee performance of The Nutcracker is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago. The Lyric is a grand space, and this show draws a broad audience, from ballet regulars to families looking for a holiday season outing.
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- When is Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker?
- Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker takes place on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 02:00 PM at Lyric Opera House.
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