Chicago Philharmonic

05/27/2026

TOP GUN: MAVERICK lands with the Chicago Philharmonic on September 26 at The Auditorium, and trust us, this is the way to experience this film.

The full movie on the big screen. A live orchestra performing the score in real time. Goosebumps guaranteed.

Whether it’s your first watch or your fifteenth, hearing that music live changes everything.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now before they’re gone.

05/22/2026

☀️ Summer 2026 is our biggest yet, a season of iconic stages, remarkable artists, and community moments.

As we step into Chicago Philharmonic’s 37th season, we are grateful for the incredible partners and community who make our work possible. Thanks especially to the Make It Better Foundation, whose support helps this work shine even brighter.

Through June 30, all gifts are doubled up to $25,000. Visit chicagophil.org to make a difference.

05/13/2026

Chicago, get ready to play! 🎻

This summer, Side by Side returns bigger than ever with three concerts across the city.

Bring your instrument, join our free rehearsal with Scott Speck, and perform a summer‑evening concert side by side with the musicians of the Chicago Philharmonic.

It’s joyful, it’s welcoming, and it's one of our favorite summer traditions.

Participation is free; registration required at chicagophilharmonic.org.

05/12/2026

Yesterday, Terell Johnson joined WGN Spotlight to talk about our one-night-only celebration of Rocky's 50th Anniversary!

Experience Bill Conti's legendary score at The Auditorium, performed live by the Chicago Philharmonic with Maestro James Olmstead as the full movie plays above on screen.

📅 May 16, 2026
📍 The Auditorium
🎟️ Tickets at chicagophil.org or link in bio

05/09/2026

We’re one week out from Rocky’s 50th anniversary.
The fight that turned a long shot into a legend

Experience Bill Conti’s legendary score performed live by the Chicago Philharmonic.
From the streets of Philadelphia with to the final bell, feel every hit, every heartbeat, every rise. 🥊

🗓️ May 16, 2026
📍 The Auditorium
🎟️ Tickets at chicagophil.org or link in bio

Get tickets for Rocky - 50th Anniversary promoted by Auditorium Philms Presents at The Auditorium in Chicago on Sat, 16 May 2026 - 07:30 PM at AXS.com

05/08/2026

Today we celebrate the release of Invictus, the world‑premiere recording of Chicago‑based composer ’s piano concerto, on . Inspired by William Ernest Henley’s 1875 poem Invictus, the concerto was written specifically for pianist and performed with Chicago Philharmonic under the direction of Artistic Director Scott Speck.

The concerto premiered on October 18, 2025 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance as part of Ear Taxi Festival, a citywide celebration of contemporary music. The concert was a true celebration of our city's extraordinary depth and diversity of talent, featuring Chicago-based soloists, composers, and the Chicago Philharmonic. Now we're proud to bring this to a global audience.

Invictus is available now on all major streaming platforms and for purchase at cedillerecords.org.

04/23/2026

Tickets are on sale now for our thrilling 31st summer at Ravinia Festival! Join us for three unforgettable nights with Hugh Jackman, Gregory Alan Isakov, and Labrinth. Secure your seats only at Ravinia.org.

04/22/2026

We’re honored to share that Chicago Philharmonic has been named the Illinois Council of Orchestras’ Orchestra of the Year, in recognition of our 35th Anniversary Season. Guided by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Scott Speck and Executive Director Terell Johnson, the season marked historic firsts for our orchestra and for Chicago’s cultural landscape.

We became the first professional orchestra to perform at Lollapalooza, reaching a global audience of more than 100,000 live and on Hulu. We also debuted An Evening with Sleeping At Last with sold‑out performances at the Harris Theater and our first appearance at Carnegie Hall.

Our inaugural Artist in Residence program launched with violinist Njioma Grevious, who led in‑school workshops and free concerts for nearly 900 students and community members. Free programs like Side by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic and the Academy of Music Performance continued to expand access for young musicians across the city.

The season also featured collaborations with artists including Justin Hurwitz, Bobby Weir and the Wolf Bros, Amos Lee, Gregory Alan Isakov, Kishi Bashi, Muntu Dance, and Beijing’s RDFZ Art Troupe - performances that expanded the symphonic canon while transforming who orchestral music is for.

We’re deeply grateful for our musicians, supporters, and ever‑expanding community of listeners who make this work possible. We’re proud to be part of a cohort of remarkable Illinois orchestras making our state a more vibrant place to live.