Artist · City
The Nutcracker in Chicago
16 upcoming events
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
From
$72
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
From
$79.24
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM
From
$67.05
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
From
$60
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
From
$67
The Nutcracker
Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center · Chicago
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
From
$68.97
The Nutcracker
Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center · Chicago
Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM
From
$67
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Sun, Dec 13 · 6:00 PM
From
$67.05
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM
From
$66
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Fri, Dec 18 · 2:00 PM
From
$67.05
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
From
$71.30
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
From
$78.89
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Wed, Dec 23 · 7:00 PM
From
$66
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Thu, Dec 24 · 2:00 PM
From
$66
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Sat, Dec 26 · 2:00 PM
All-in from
$57.50
The Nutcracker
Lyric Opera House · Chicago
Sun, Dec 27 · 1:00 PM
From
$66
The Nutcracker in Chicago — dates & prices
| Date | Event | Venue | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $72 | Compare → |
| Dec 5 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $79.24 | Compare → |
| Dec 6 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $67.05 | Compare → |
| Dec 11 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $60 | Compare → |
| Dec 12 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $67 | Compare → |
| Dec 12 | Ballet Chicago: The Nutcracker | Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center · Chicago | $68.97 | Compare → |
| Dec 13 | Ballet Chicago: The Nutcracker | Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center · Chicago | $67 | Compare → |
| Dec 13 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $67.05 | Compare → |
| Dec 17 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $66 | Compare → |
| Dec 18 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $67.05 | Compare → |
| Dec 19 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $71.30 | Compare → |
| Dec 20 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $78.89 | Compare → |
| Dec 23 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $66 | Compare → |
| Dec 24 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $66 | Compare → |
| Dec 26 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $57.50 | Compare → |
| Dec 27 | Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker | Lyric Opera House · Chicago | $66 | Compare → |
About The Nutcracker tickets in Chicago 2026
The Nutcracker has 16 upcoming dates in Chicago, running from December 4, 2026 to December 27, 2026. Prices on our partner marketplaces currently start between $57.5 and $79.24 depending on the date.
The cheapest date right now is December 26, 2026 at Lyric Opera House (Chicago), from $57.5; across all 16 priced dates the median is $67.03.
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Common questions
How much are The Nutcracker tickets in Chicago?+
The Nutcracker tickets in Chicago currently start at $57.5, based on live floor prices from TixInfo's partner marketplaces. Prices change daily as inventory moves.
When is the next The Nutcracker show in Chicago?+
The next listed date is December 4, 2026 — Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House, Chicago.
When is the best time to buy The Nutcracker tickets in Chicago?+
In TixInfo's data on 281 similar events followed to show day, the cheapest ticket rose a median 5% over the final two weeks (28% got cheaper, 54% got pricier). Buying earlier has usually been the better bet. The full research: tixinfo.com/price-index/best-time-to-buy-tickets.
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