Independent event guide

Classical Concerts in Chicago 2026-2027

Looking for the best сlassical concerts in Chicago, IL in 2026-2027? Check out the upcoming schedule below and grab your tickets to see incredible live symphonies today!

Sep 24Thu • 7:30 PM

M??kel?? Conducts Sibelius & Shostakovich

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Sep 25Fri • 1:30 PM

M??kel?? Conducts Sibelius & Shostakovich

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Sep 25Fri • 4:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Sep 25Fri • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Sep 26Sat • 7:30 PM

M??kel?? Conducts Sibelius & Shostakovich

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Sep 26Sat • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Phil Collins

Wicker Park Lutheran ChurchChicago, IL

Sep 26Sat • 7:30 PM

Top Gun: Maverick in Concert

The AuditoriumChicago, IL

Sep 26Sat • 8:30 PM

Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More

Wicker Park Lutheran ChurchChicago, IL

Oct 01Thu • 7:30 PM

M??kel?? Conducts Mahler 9

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 02Fri • 1:30 PM

M??kel?? Conducts Mahler 9

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 02Fri • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen

Stan MansionChicago, IL

Oct 02Fri • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Oct 02Fri • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Oct 03Sat • 7:30 PM

M??kel?? Conducts Mahler 9

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 03Sat • 8:30 PM

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Wicker Park Lutheran Church, 60622Chicago, IL

Oct 04Sun • 7:30 PM

Ludovico Einaudi

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 04Sun • 3:00 PM

M??kel?? Conducts Mahler 9

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 05Mon • 7:30 PM

Ludovico Einaudi

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 08Thu • 7:30 PM

M??kel??, Petrushka & Belshazzar???s Feast

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 09Fri • 7:30 PM

M??kel??, Petrushka & Belshazzar???s Feast

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 09Fri • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Oct 09Fri • 8:45 PM

Candlelight Oak Park: Tribute to Bad Bunny

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Oct 10Sat • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Ariana Grande

Wicker Park Lutheran ChurchChicago, IL

Oct 10Sat • 6:30 PM

Symphony Ball with Klaus M??kel??

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 10Sat • 8:30 PM

Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More

Wicker Park Lutheran ChurchChicago, IL

Oct 11Sun • 8:00 PM

Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert

The AuditoriumChicago, IL

Oct 15Thu • 7:30 PM

Guerrero Leads Fandangos & Enigma Variations

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 16Fri • 1:30 PM

Guerrero Leads Fandangos & Enigma Variations

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 16Fri • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Oct 16Fri • 8:45 PM

Candlelight Oak Park: Tribute to Bad Bunny

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Oct 17Sat • 7:30 PM

Guerrero Leads Fandangos & Enigma Variations

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 17Sat • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica

Wicker Park Lutheran Church, 60622Chicago, IL

Oct 17Sat • 8:30 PM

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Wicker Park Lutheran ChurchChicago, IL

Oct 18Sun • 3:00 PM

Thibaudet, Batiashvili & Capu??on

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 22Thu • 7:30 PM

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty & Dvorak Cello Concerto

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 23Fri • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Oct 24Sat • 7:30 PM

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty & Dvorak Cello Concerto

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 24Sat • 3:00 PM

Toy Story in Concert - 30th Anniversary

The AuditoriumChicago, IL

Oct 24Sat • 7:30 PM

Chicago Philharmonic: Edward Scissorhands In Concert

The AuditoriumChicago, IL

Oct 24Sat • 7:30 PM

Thee Phantom and The Illharmonic Orchestra

Riviera Theatre- ILChicago, IL

Oct 25Sun • 3:00 PM

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty & Dvorak Cello Concerto

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL

Oct 25Sun • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Classical Compositions

The Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL

Oct 27Tue • 7:30 PM

Chamber Music Series

Harris TheaterChicago, IL

Oct 29Thu • 7:30 PM

Brahms Requiem

Symphony Center-ILChicago, IL