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Updated: November 7, 2026

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Chicago Ballet Schedule & Tickets 2026-2027

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Upcoming Performances: 82

Nov 07, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — Weekend Event: Giordano Dance Chicago at George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Available: 840. View Tickets

Nov 08, 2026, 4:00 PM Sun — Weekend Event: United European Ballet Company: Cinderella at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $89, Avg. price ~ $151, Tickets Available: 165. View Tickets

Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Grand Kyiv Ballet: The Nutcracker at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $67, Avg. price ~ $106, Tickets Available: 160. View Tickets

Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — Gravity and Other Myths at George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $91, Tickets Available: 1061. View Tickets

Nov 24, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2,344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $146, Tickets Available: 1066. View Tickets

Nov 25, 2026, 1:00 PM Wed — High Demand: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2,344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $168, Tickets Available: 2209. View Tickets

Nov 25, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — High Demand: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2,344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $166, Tickets Available: 2689. View Tickets

Nov 27, 2026, 1:00 PM Fri — High Demand: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2,344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $70, Avg. price ~ $175, Tickets Available: 1585. View Tickets

Nov 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — High Demand: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2,344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $69, Avg. price ~ $178, Tickets Available: 2268. View Tickets

Nov 28, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — High Demand, Weekend Event: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2,344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $75, Avg. price ~ $191, Tickets Available: 1703. View Tickets

Nov 28, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — Weekend Event: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2,344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $72, Avg. price ~ $164, Tickets Available: 1812. View Tickets

Nov 29, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — High Demand, Weekend Event: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2,344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $76, Avg. price ~ $185, Tickets Available: 1913. View Tickets

Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — High Demand: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US. From $76, Avg. price ~ $296, Tickets Available: 433. View Tickets

Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — Salt Creek Ballet: The Nutcracker at George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $87, Tickets Available: 813. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — High Demand, Weekend Event: Salt Creek Ballet: The Nutcracker at George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077, US. From $48, Avg. price ~ $116, Tickets Available: 771. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — High Demand, Weekend Event: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US. From $84, Avg. price ~ $335, Tickets Available: 423. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — High Demand, Weekend Event: Salt Creek Ballet: The Nutcracker at George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $104, Tickets Available: 827. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — High Demand, Weekend Event: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US. From $73, Avg. price ~ $301, Tickets Available: 528. View Tickets

Dec 06, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — High Demand, Weekend Event: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US. From $67, Avg. price ~ $290, Tickets Available: 566. View Tickets

Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — High Demand, Weekend Event: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Rosemont Theatre • 4,400 seats, 5400 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $196, Tickets Available: 2977. View Tickets

Dec 06, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — High Demand, Weekend Event: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US. From $62, Avg. price ~ $294, Tickets Available: 501. View Tickets

Dec 06, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — Best Value, High Demand, Weekend Event: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Rosemont Theatre • 4,400 seats, 5400 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018, US. From $30, Avg. price ~ $187, Tickets Available: 3789. View Tickets

Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — High Demand: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US. From $54, Avg. price ~ $284, Tickets Available: 528. View Tickets

Dec 11, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — High Demand: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US. From $64, Avg. price ~ $267, Tickets Available: 523. View Tickets

Dec 11, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — High Demand: Ballet Chicago: The Nutcracker at Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL • 984 seats, 2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $136, Tickets Available: 132. View Tickets

Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — High Demand, Weekend Event: Ballet Chicago: The Nutcracker at Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL • 984 seats, 2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $128, Tickets Available: 163. View Tickets

Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — High Demand, Weekend Event: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $304, Tickets Available: 489. View Tickets

Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — High Demand, Weekend Event: Ballet Chicago: The Nutcracker at Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL • 984 seats, 2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $159, Tickets Available: 118. View Tickets

Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — High Demand, Weekend Event: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US. From $68, Avg. price ~ $302, Tickets Available: 563. View Tickets

Dec 13, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — High Demand, Weekend Event: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US. From $60, Avg. price ~ $279, Tickets Available: 693. View Tickets

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Cinderella - Ballet

Harris Theater

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 70

Next Performance: Nov 08, 2026 4:00 PM

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The Nutcracker

Harris Theater

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 2,059

Next Performance: Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM

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The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Cadillac Palace

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 31

Next Performance: Nov 24, 2026 7:00 PM

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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Rosemont Theatre

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 129

Next Performance: Dec 06, 2026 2:00 PM

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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 44

Next Performance: Dec 19, 2026 4:00 PM

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Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo

Auditorium Theatre - IL

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 27

Next Performance: Feb 20, 2027 7:30 PM

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Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez

Auditorium Theatre - IL

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 8

Next Performance: Mar 06, 2027 7:30 PM

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Swan Lake

George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 170

Next Performance: Mar 14, 2027 7:00 PM

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Auditorium Theatre - IL

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 78

Next Performance: Apr 22, 2027 7:30 PM

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Alonzo King Lines Ballet

Harris Theater

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 11

Next Performance: May 01, 2027 8:00 PM

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The Sleeping Beauty - Ballet

Lyric Opera House - IL

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 83

Next Performance: May 13, 2027 7:30 PM

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Chicago Ballet Ticket Guide

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Looking for	Date & Time	From	Tickets
Lowest Ticket Price	Dec 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM	$35	168 available	Select Seats
Most Tickets Available	Nov 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM	$58	2,689 available	Select Seats
Limited Availability	Dec 19, 2026 · 4:00 PM	$77	24 left	Select Seats
Lowest Weekday Price	Dec 23, 2026 · 2:00 PM	$51	620 available	Select Seats
Lowest Weekend Price	Dec 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM	$35	168 available	Select Seats

Chicago Ballet Ticket Prices

Compare current ticket prices and availability for the next 20 ballet performances.

Date & Time	Ballet	Theater	Min price	Available Tickets
Nov 08, 2026 Sun 4:00 PM	Cinderella - Ballet	Harris Theater, Chicago, IL	$89 Narrow Price Range	165
Nov 19, 2026 Thu 7:00 PM	The Nutcracker	Harris Theater, Chicago, IL	$67 Narrow Price Range	160
Nov 24, 2026 Tue 7:00 PM	The Hip Hop Nutcracker	Cadillac Palace, Chicago, IL	$59	1066
Nov 25, 2026 Wed 1:00 PM	The Hip Hop Nutcracker	Cadillac Palace, Chicago, IL	$59 High Demand	2209
Nov 25, 2026 Wed 7:00 PM	The Hip Hop Nutcracker	Cadillac Palace, Chicago, IL	$58 High Demand	2689
Nov 27, 2026 Fri 1:00 PM	The Hip Hop Nutcracker	Cadillac Palace, Chicago, IL	$70 High Demand	1585
Nov 27, 2026 Fri 7:00 PM	The Hip Hop Nutcracker	Cadillac Palace, Chicago, IL	$69 High Demand	2268
Nov 28, 2026 Sat 2:00 PM	The Hip Hop Nutcracker	Cadillac Palace, Chicago, IL	$75 High Demand	1703
Nov 28, 2026 Sat 7:30 PM	The Hip Hop Nutcracker	Cadillac Palace, Chicago, IL	$72	1812
Nov 29, 2026 Sun 1:00 PM	The Hip Hop Nutcracker	Cadillac Palace, Chicago, IL	$76 High Demand	1913
Dec 04, 2026 Fri 7:00 PM	The Nutcracker	Lyric Opera House - IL, Chicago, IL	$76 High Demand	433
Dec 05, 2026 Sat 2:00 PM	The Nutcracker	Lyric Opera House - IL, Chicago, IL	$84 High Demand	423
Dec 05, 2026 Sat 7:00 PM	The Nutcracker	Lyric Opera House - IL, Chicago, IL	$73 High Demand	528
Dec 06, 2026 Sun 1:00 PM	The Nutcracker	Lyric Opera House - IL, Chicago, IL	$67 High Demand	566
Dec 06, 2026 Sun 6:00 PM	The Nutcracker	Lyric Opera House - IL, Chicago, IL	$62 High Demand	501
Dec 10, 2026 Thu 7:00 PM	The Nutcracker	Lyric Opera House - IL, Chicago, IL	$54 High Demand	528
Dec 11, 2026 Fri 7:00 PM	The Nutcracker	Lyric Opera House - IL, Chicago, IL	$64 High Demand	523
Dec 11, 2026 Fri 7:00 PM	The Nutcracker	Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL, Chicago, IL	$44 Best ValueHigh Demand	132
Dec 12, 2026 Sat 2:00 PM	The Nutcracker	Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL, Chicago, IL	$46 Best ValueHigh Demand	163
Dec 12, 2026 Sat 2:00 PM	The Nutcracker	Lyric Opera House - IL, Chicago, IL	$61 High Demand	489

Ballet Theaters in Chicago

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Auditorium Theatre - IL

Chicago, IL

Theatre

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 8

Next Performance: Feb 20, 2027

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 8

Next Performance: Nov 24, 2026

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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts

Skokie, IL

Theatre

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 4

Next Performance: Dec 04, 2026

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 9

Next Performance: Nov 08, 2026

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Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL

Chicago, IL

Arena

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 8

Next Performance: Dec 11, 2026

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Lyric Opera House - IL

Chicago, IL

Cultural Venue

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 40

Next Performance: Dec 04, 2026

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 2

Next Performance: Dec 06, 2026

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Academy Of Music - PA

Philadelphia, PA

Ballet Theater

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 57

Next Performance: Dec 04, 2026

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Academy of Music Theatre - MA

Northampton, MA

Theatre

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 6

Next Performance: Dec 11, 2026

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ACB Performance Venue

Los Angeles, CA

Ballet Theater

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 22

Next Performance: Nov 28, 2026

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 4

Next Performance: Dec 12, 2026

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Admiral Theatre - Bremerton

Bremerton, WA

Theatre

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 3

Next Performance: Dec 12, 2026

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 10

Next Performance: Nov 28, 2026

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Al Larson Cultural Center

Schaumburg, IL

Cultural Venue

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 12

Next Performance: Dec 03, 2026

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Alabama Theatre - Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

Theatre

Upcoming Ballet Performances: 1

Next Performance: Nov 21, 2026

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