Theater & Arts

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker
Date
Friday, December 11, 2026
Time
7:00 PM
Venue
Athenaeum Theatre
Genre
Holiday
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About The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker comes to Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, December 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Ticket prices are shown on the ticket page.

It is one of 87 theater and arts events in Chicago that week. There are 47 other events on the Chicago calendar the same day. Athenaeum Theatre has 4 upcoming events listed here. The Nutcracker has 514 upcoming dates, including Rochester, Colorado Springs and Worcester.

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    The Nutcracker Dance · 514 upcoming dates

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General sale opened Mon, Jan 1, 1900 at 12:00 AM CST and closes Fri, Dec 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM CST.

The venue: Athenaeum Theatre

Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60657

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When is The Nutcracker?

The Nutcracker takes place on Friday, December 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM (local Chicago time).

Where is The Nutcracker held?

At Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60657. The venue has 4 upcoming events on our calendar.

How much are tickets for The Nutcracker?

Prices were not published with this listing. Follow the ticket link for current availability and pricing.

What else is happening in Chicago on December 11?

Also on Friday, December 11: Blue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise at CIBC Theatre, Joffrey Ballet w/ The Nutcracker at Civic Opera House and Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical (Chicago) at James M. Nederlander Theatre, plus 44 more.

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