Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker

Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker is coming to Lyric Opera House - IL in Chicago, IL on December 12, 2026. Tickets start at $72.

Chicago hosts events at Lyric Opera House - IL year-round. This arts & theatre event is one of Chicago's upcoming picks - see all events in Chicago or browse Arts & Theatre events nationwide.

Before you buy

It is a Saturday matinee starting at 2:00 PM local time on a weekend.

Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker has 5 more dates in Chicago on our calendar.

Lyric Opera House - IL has 17 other upcoming events on our calendar, including Opera (8), Ballet (5), Classical (4). Next there: Amadeus Live (Jan 15), Haydn's The Creation (Jan 22).

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