Classical Concerts in Chicago

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Updated: October 22, 2026

Find classical concerts in Chicago, IL, including symphony performances, chamber music, orchestral concerts, piano recitals, and other classical events. Explore upcoming concert dates, performers, venues, ticket prices, and available seating throughout the Chicago area.

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty & Dvorak Cello Concerto
Oct 22 · 7:30 PM · Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Classical Concerts: 154
  • Oct
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty & Dvorak Cello Concerto
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 298
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Thee Phantom and The Illharmonic Orchestra
    Riviera Theatre - IL • 2,500 seats
    Riviera Theatre - IL
    location4746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $83Tickets Available: 723
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty & Dvorak Cello Concerto
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $134Tickets Available: 999
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Philharmonic: Edward Scissorhands In Concert
    Chicago Philharmonic: Edward Scissorhands In Concert
    Auditorium Theatre - IL • 3,901 seats
    Auditorium Theatre - IL
    location50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605, USlocation50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 695
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty & Dvorak Cello Concerto
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 839
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  • Oct
    26
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    Vitamin String Quartet
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077, USlocation9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 1007
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  • Oct
    29
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Brahms Requiem
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 619
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Fri
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Brahms Requiem
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $223Tickets Available: 192
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Brahms Requiem
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 548
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Bruce Liu
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $130Tickets Available: 794
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Outlander In Concert
    Auditorium Theatre - IL • 3,901 seats
    Auditorium Theatre - IL
    location50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605, USlocation50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605, US
    From $26Avg. price ~ $130Tickets Available: 2527
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  • Nov
    05
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    High Demand
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Mao Fujita - Beethoven 5
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 1005
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  • Nov
    06
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Fri
    High Demand
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Mao Fujita - Beethoven 5
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $234Tickets Available: 566
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  • Nov
    07
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    The Music of Hey Arnold Live!
    House Of Blues - Chicago • 1,300 seats
    House Of Blues - Chicago
    location329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USlocation329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $36Tickets Remaining: 17
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  • Nov
    07
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Mao Fujita - Beethoven 5
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Available: 196
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  • Nov
    08
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Mao Fujita - Beethoven 5
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $172Tickets Available: 1328
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  • Nov
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    Yo-Yo Ma & The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $256Avg. price ~ $467Tickets Available: 121
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  • Nov
    13
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    Andrew Bird & The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $111Avg. price ~ $234Tickets Available: 63
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Andrew Bird & The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $130Avg. price ~ $287Tickets Available: 36
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  • Nov
    15
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Marcus Veltri & Rob Landes
    City Winery - Chicago
    City Winery - Chicago
    location1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607, USlocation1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $151Tickets Available: 94
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  • Nov
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 1606
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  • Nov
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 1661
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Symphonic Superheroes
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $19Avg. price ~ $54Tickets Available: 996
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    12:45 PM
    Sat
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Symphonic Superheroes
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $17Avg. price ~ $52Tickets Available: 1143
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $138Tickets Available: 1898
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  • Nov
    22
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    Weekend Event
    Nemanja Radulovic & Double Sens
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $99Tickets Available: 1379
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  • Nov
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    Weekend Event
    Music of the Baroque: Bach's Mass in B Minor
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077, USlocation9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077, US
    From $123Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Nov
    27
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 1347
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  • Nov
    28
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas In Vienna
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USlocation220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 1619
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  • Nov
    28
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Encanto in Concert Live to Film
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, USlocation20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 669
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
CLASSICAL
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 112
Next Classical Concert: Oct 22, 2026 7:30 PM
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Thee Phantom and The Illharmonic Orchestra
Thee Phantom and The Illharmonic Orchestra
CLASSICAL
Riviera Theatre - IL
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 2
Next Classical Concert: Oct 24, 2026 7:30 PM
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Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra
Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra
CLASSICAL
Auditorium Theatre - IL
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 1
Next Classical Concert: Oct 24, 2026 7:30 PM
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Vitamin String Quartet
Vitamin String Quartet
CLASSICAL
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 4
Next Classical Concert: Oct 26, 2026 7:30 PM
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Bruce Liu
Bruce Liu
CLASSICAL
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 5
Next Classical Concert: Nov 01, 2026 3:00 PM
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Outlander In Concert
Outlander In Concert
CLASSICAL
Auditorium Theatre - IL
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 36
Next Classical Concert: Nov 01, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Music of Hey Arnold Live!
The Music of Hey Arnold Live!
CLASSICAL
House Of Blues - Chicago
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 21
Next Classical Concert: Nov 07, 2026 7:00 PM
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Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma
CLASSICAL
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 12
Next Classical Concert: Nov 11, 2026 7:30 PM
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Andrew Bird
Andrew Bird
CLASSICAL
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 3
Next Classical Concert: Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
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Marcus Veltri
Marcus Veltri
CLASSICAL
City Winery - Chicago
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 8
Next Classical Concert: Nov 15, 2026 7:00 PM
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Nemanja Radulovic
Nemanja Radulovic
CLASSICAL
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 5
Next Classical Concert: Nov 22, 2026 3:00 PM
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Music Of The Baroque
Music Of The Baroque
CLASSICAL
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 4
Next Classical Concert: Nov 22, 2026 7:30 PM
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Vienna Boys Choir
Vienna Boys Choir
CLASSICAL
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 23
Next Classical Concert: Nov 28, 2026 1:30 PM
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Encanto in Concert Live to Film
Encanto in Concert Live to Film
CLASSICAL
Lyric Opera House - IL
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 2
Next Classical Concert: Nov 28, 2026 7:30 PM
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Third Coast Symphony
Third Coast Symphony
CLASSICAL
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Upcoming Classical Concerts: 1
Next Classical Concert: Nov 29, 2026 3:00 PM
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 6
Next Classical Concert: Oct 24, 2026
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Classical Concert: Dec 12, 2026
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City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Classical Concert: Nov 15, 2026
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 7
Next Classical Concert: Oct 26, 2026
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House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 2
Next Classical Concert: Nov 07, 2026
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Lyric Opera House - IL
Chicago, IL
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 8
Next Classical Concert: Nov 28, 2026
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Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Chicago, IL
Concert Hall
Upcoming Concerts: 125
Next Classical Concert: Oct 22, 2026
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Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Classical Concert: Oct 24, 2026
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Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 2
Next Classical Concert: Jan 15, 2027
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The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Classical Concert: Feb 28, 2027
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5th Avenue Theatre
Seattle, WA
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Classical Concert: Jan 20, 2027
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7th Street Entry
Minneapolis, MN
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Classical Concert: Apr 12, 2027
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9:30 Club
Washington, DC
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Classical Concert: Nov 04, 2026
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Abilene Auditorium At Abilene Convention Center
Abilene, TX
Convention Center
Upcoming Concerts: 2
Next Classical Concert: Nov 29, 2026
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Abravanel Hall
Salt Lake City, UT
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 60
Next Classical Concert: Oct 23, 2026
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Chicago Classical Concerts FAQ

Find answers about classical concerts, schedules, venues, and tickets in Chicago.

What classical concerts are happening in Chicago?

There are currently 2,813 upcoming classical concerts in Chicago. Browse the schedule above to find symphony performances, orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, performers, venues, dates, and available tickets.

When is the next classical concert in Chicago?

The next scheduled classical concert in Chicago is October 22, 2026. Check the current schedule for the performer, venue, start time, ticket prices, and availability.

How much are classical concert tickets in Chicago?

Classical concert tickets in Chicago currently start at $41, with an average ticket price of $106. Prices vary by concert, performer, venue, seating section, availability, and demand.

Are there classical concerts in Chicago this weekend?

Yes. Browse the Classical Concerts This Weekend section to find performances happening Friday through Sunday in Chicago, including concert dates, venues, performers, times, and available tickets.

Where are classical concerts held in Chicago?

Classical concerts in Chicago are held at concert halls, performing arts centers, theaters, and other music venues. Browse the venue section above to explore locations with upcoming classical performances.

Where can I buy classical concert tickets in Chicago?

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