Chicago Philharmonic

10/19/2026

🚀 JUST ANNOUNCED: INTERSTELLAR LIVE IN CONCERT

This one will be out of this world.

Experience Christopher Nolan's on the big screen with Hans Zimmer's extraordinary score performed live by the Chicago Philharmonic. Journey beyond Earth into one of the most visually and musically breathtaking films of the 21st century in a concert experience built for the biggest possible scale.

🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 23 at 10 AM CST.

Want first access? Presale begins Wednesday, Oct. 21, exclusively for Chicago Philharmonic email subscribers.

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🗓️ Saturday, May 15, 2027
📍 The Auditorium Theatre

09/16/2026

Stacy Garrop’s Invictus stands as a powerful ode to resilience. Recorded with Chicago Philharmonic and Artistic Director Scott Speck on Cedille Records, the work showcases Garrop’s brilliant command of narrative and expression.

For your GRAMMY® consideration: Best Contemporary Classical Composition.

09/14/2026

A commanding, emotionally charged performance from Marta Aznavoorian, recorded with Chicago Philharmonic and Artistic Director Scott Speck on Cedille Records. Invictus captures her extraordinary clarity, fire, and nuance.

For your GRAMMY® consideration: Best Classical Instrumental Solo.

09/14/2026

Executive Director Terell Johnson and Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan joined Jake Hamilton Fox 32 Chicago to highlight the next chapter of Auditorium Philms, our partnership bringing world‑class symphonic film experiences to Chicago audiences.

Since launching in 2023, Auditorium Philms has become a signature collaboration between two of the city’s most storied arts institutions, pairing the Chicago Philharmonic’s orchestral excellence with The Auditorium’s historic stage to present blockbuster films with live score.

The next installment, Top Gun: Maverick in Concert, lands on September 26. And the season ahead continues the momentum: Edward Scissorhands, Home Alone 2, Wicked, Chicago, and additional titles to be announced soon.

Learn more about this concert and all of our Auditorium Philms at chicagophilharmonic.org.

08/27/2026

American Mavericks marked a historic milestone for Chicago Philharmonic: the first orchestral performance ever held at the Obama Presidential Center, presented as part of America250.

The evening brought together our extraordinary musicians and artistic collaborators in an intimate 250‑seat setting, featuring music by Michael Tilson Thomas, Samuel Barber, Jessie Montgomery, Kishi Bashi, and Sam Cooke.

We’re grateful to everyone who made this debut possible, from the guests who joined us, to our supporters and partners, to our hosts at the Obama Presidential Center and at The Land School.

Relive the night and explore the full recap, photos, and videos at chicagophil.org.

08/21/2026

On Wednesday, August 19, the Chicago Philharmonic returned to Ravinia Festival to reunite with Gregory Alan Isakov for an open‑air concert led by Maestro Christopher Dragon. Listeners filled the new Hunter Pavilion and the lawns to hear Isakov’s poetic songs, including “Sweet Lightening Heat,” “Amsterdam,” and “Caves.”

On one of the final summer nights of 2026, his music rose into the warm air alongside cicadas and cheering crowds. It was a beautiful, unforgettable evening and a perfect cap on our 31st summer at Ravinia. Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported this performance!

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08/18/2026

🎉🥳 Please join us in wishing our Artistic Director & Principal Conductor Scott Speck a very Happy Birthday!

Scott brings incredible passion, creativity, and intention to the Chicago Philharmonic and the symphonic community at large. Cheers to countless concerts, bold artistic leaps, and many more moments of music‑making ahead. Happy Birthday, Scott!

08/11/2026

What a night at Ravinia!

Last Sunday, August 9, Hugh Jackman lit up his Chicago Philharmonic and Ravinia Festival debut, delivering a 90‑minute burst of joy and pure showmanship.

From Broadway hits from The Greatest Showman, Les Mis, and The Music Man, to tributes to Peter Allen and Sinatra, and a particularly fun rendition of "Sweet Caroline," it was a glorious night at the stunning new Hunter Pavilion.

Thanks to everyone who sang and danced along!

08/05/2026

We’re still thinking about Lucy Dacus’ glorious debut with the Chicago Philharmonic!

Her first-ever symphonic concert brought more than 7,000 people to Millennium Park as Phoenix Rousiamani’s full-orchestra arrangements and Maestro Chad Goodman’s debut reshaped ten years of her music on a massive scale. Ratboys opened the night, the Pavilion was packed, and Chicago witnessed a world premiere that now heads to the Hollywood Bowl.

Read the full recap at chicagophilharmonic.org/lucy-dacus/

07/25/2026

Don’t miss Hugh Jackman and The Chicago Philharmonic at Ravinia Festival on August 9th!

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