‘Hamilton,’ ‘Stereophonic’ and 11 more must-see shows in Chicago this season

From Bill Murray’s band and David Byrne’s theater experience to intimate classical music concerts and dance shows galore, ...

Chicago to host monthlong UNESCO International Jazz celebration, including Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves and Ernest Dawkins

Programming and musical performances will kick off April 1 and culminate in an April 30 concert at Chicago’s Lyric Opera ...
WTTW News

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Jan. 14-20

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop ...
BroadwayWorld

Music Institute Of Chicago Academy To Present Free Student Concerts

The Music Institute of Chicago Academy will present a series of free concerts showcasing its pre-college conservatory ...
Chicago Tribune

Handel’s ‘Messiah’ wasn’t meant to be Christmas music, but it still became a Chicago holiday staple

For nearly a century and a half, voices have rung out in Chicago each December, proclaiming: “Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!” The German-British composer George Frideric ...
NBC Chicago

Beloved Canadian Pacific Holiday Train coming to Chicago area: Full 2025 schedule

A beloved, cross-country holiday train tradition starts up for the 2025 season this week, complete with musical performances by cult favorite bands -- and it's stopping in the Chicago area. The ...
New Jersey Stage

The National Tour of Chicago, the Musical comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center This Weekend

The National Tour of Chicago, the Musical comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) with four performances from January 16-18, 2026. Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes ...