Classical Concerts in Chicago 2026-2027

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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!

Image of Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita

Nov 08Sun • 3:00 PM

Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Beethoven

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight: Mozart vs Beethoven

Nov 08Sun • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Mozart vs Beethoven

Candlelight The Best of Mozart and Beethoven · Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel

Stan MansionChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel on Strings

Nov 08Sun • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel on Strings

Stan MansionChicago, IL

Image of Yo-Yo Ma & the CSO

Nov 11Wed • 7:30 PM

Yo-Yo Ma & the CSO

Yo-Yo Ma · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Andrew Bird w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Nov 13Fri • 7:30 PM

Andrew Bird w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Andrew Bird

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Nov 13Fri • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

Nov 13Fri • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Image of Andrew Bird w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Nov 14Sat • 7:30 PM

Andrew Bird w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Andrew Bird

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Nov 14Sat • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

St Luke's Episcopal ChurchChicago, IL

Image of Marcus Veltri & Rob Landes

Nov 15Sun • 7:00 PM

Marcus Veltri & Rob Landes

Marcus Veltri · Rob Landes

City Winery ChicagoChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

Nov 15Sun • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

Stan Mansion, 60647Chicago, IL

Image of Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman

Nov 19Thu • 7:30 PM

Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Jaap Van Zweden

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman

Nov 20Fri • 7:30 PM

Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Jaap Van Zweden

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran

Nov 20Fri • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight Oak Park: Tribute to Bad Bunny

Nov 20Fri • 8:45 PM

Candlelight Oak Park: Tribute to Bad Bunny

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Image of Symphonic Superheroes

Nov 21Sat • 12:45 PM

Symphonic Superheroes

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Jaap Van Zweden

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Nemanja Radulovic & Double Sens

Nov 22Sun • 3:00 PM

Nemanja Radulovic & Double Sens

Double Sens · NEMANJA RADULOVIC

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight: Tribute to Queen

Nov 22Sun • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen

Stan MansionChicago, IL

Image of Chicago Symphony Orchestra: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

Nov 27Fri • 7:30 PM

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Chicago Symphony Orchestra: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

Nov 28Sat • 7:30 PM

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Vienna Boys' Choir

Nov 28Sat • 1:30 PM

Vienna Boys' Choir

Vienna Boys' Choir · Christmas in Vienna

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Encanto in Concert Live to Film

Nov 28Sat • 7:30 PM

Encanto in Concert Live to Film

Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight: 90s Unplugged

Nov 28Sat • 8:30 PM

Candlelight: 90s Unplugged

Wicker Park Lutheran ChurchChicago, IL

Image of Chicago Symphony Orchestra: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

Nov 29Sun • 3:00 PM

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Encanto in Concert Live to Film

Nov 29Sun • 2:00 PM

Encanto in Concert Live to Film

Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, IL

Image of Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Dame Jane Glover - Handel's Messiah

Dec 01Tue • 7:30 PM

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Dame Jane Glover - Handel's Messiah

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Dame Jane Glover

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Muti, Welter & Dvor??k 8

Dec 03Thu • 7:30 PM

Muti, Welter & Dvor??k 8

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Muti, Welter & Dvor??k 8

Dec 04Fri • 7:30 PM

Muti, Welter & Dvor??k 8

Riccardo Muti · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

Dec 04Fri • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Image of Once Upon a Symphony: Stone Soup

Dec 05Sat • 10:00 AM

Once Upon a Symphony: Stone Soup

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

Dec 05Sat • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight Oak Park: Tribute to Bad Bunny

Dec 05Sat • 8:45 PM

Candlelight Oak Park: Tribute to Bad Bunny

Arts CenterChicago, IL

Image of Lukas Sternath

Dec 06Sun • 3:00 PM

Lukas Sternath

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Jamila Woods: 10 Years of HEAVN

Dec 06Sun • 8:00 PM

Jamila Woods: 10 Years of HEAVN

Thalia HallChicago, IL

Image of A Chanticleer Christmas

Dec 08Tue • 7:30 PM

A Chanticleer Christmas

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Postcard from Vienna: Muti & Bronfman

Dec 10Thu • 7:30 PM

Postcard from Vienna: Muti & Bronfman

Riccardo Muti · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Postcard from Vienna: Muti & Bronfman

Dec 11Fri • 1:30 PM

Postcard from Vienna: Muti & Bronfman

Riccardo Muti · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight: Mozart vs Beethoven

Dec 11Fri • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Mozart vs Beethoven

The Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL

Image of Sienna Hubert-Ross

Dec 11Fri • 7:00 PM

Sienna Hubert-Ross

The Comedy BarChicago, IL

Image of Candlelight: Hip-Hop on Strings

Dec 11Fri • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: Hip-Hop on Strings

The Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL

Image of Postcard from Vienna: Muti & Bronfman

Dec 12Sat • 7:30 PM

Postcard from Vienna: Muti & Bronfman

Riccardo Muti · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Sienna Hubert-Ross

Dec 12Sat • 7:00 PM

Sienna Hubert-Ross

The Comedy BarChicago, IL

Image of Love Actually in Concert

Dec 12Sat • 7:30 PM

Love Actually in Concert

Cadillac PalaceChicago, IL

Image of Elf in Concert w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Dec 13Sun • 3:00 PM

Elf in Concert w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Elf in Concert

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Popular Venues for classical Concerts in Chicago

United Center

United Center

The United Center is a 23,500-capacity indoor arena located on Chicago's Near West Side, replacing the historic Chicago Stadium in 1994. Home to the NBA's Chicago Bulls and NHL's Chicago Blackhawks, it hosts major touring concerts, family shows, and a diverse range of large-scale entertainment events, offering a versatile experience for sports and music fans alike.Read more

Venue typeIndoor Arena

Capacity23,500

Symphony Center

Symphony Center

Thalia Hall

Thalia Hall

Riviera Theatre- IL

Riviera Theatre- IL

4746 N Racine Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60640, USA

FAQ

What Classical Concerts are Coming Up in Chicago?

Upcoming Classical concerts in Chicago include these performers and event dates: HANS (March 5, 2027), Hisaishi (April 30, 2027), Yo-Yo (November 11, 2026), and Gustavo (April 5, 2027). Listings are regularly updated, so explore the current shows to see what's coming up and review available ticket options for events that interest you.

What Are the Best Venues for Classical Concerts in Chicago?

Notable options for Classical concerts in Chicago include Symphony Center, Arts Center, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and The Auditorium. These are a selection rather than a complete list, so explore current event listings to see where upcoming performances are scheduled and compare your options.

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