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Be entertained on Chicago’s North Shore with live music covering Classic Rock to Blues, Pop to Classical, theater that makes you laugh and cry, comedy shows that have you roaring with laughter, and everything in between. See the season’s line up below.

 

 

23
Aug

Grease Sing-Along

 August 23, 2026
Ravinia presents Grease Sing-Along. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing l... MORE
23
Aug

Peter Himmelman

 August 23, 2026
When is the right time to release another record of original music? Ask the Emmy- and... MORE
24
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Saturday June Band

August 24, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
25
Aug

Deep Purple with special guest Kansas

 August 25, 2026
Ravinia presents Deep Purple with special guest Kansas. On a warm summer evening, the... MORE
25
Aug

Evanston Starlight Concert Series - Soft-Opening

 August 25, 2026
The Evanston Starlight Concert and Movie Series is returning for the summer with free... MORE
26
Aug

Brandi Carlile

 August 26, 2026
Ravinia presents Brandi Carlile. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like... MORE
26
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Billy Elton

 August 26, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
27
Aug

Christian Dillingham Trio

 August 27, 2026
Versatile. Dynamic. Compelling. Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian Dillingham is ... MORE
27
Aug

Downtown Summer Sounds - Jake Sanders Quintet

August 27, 2026
The Jake Sanders Quintet plays swing & classic jazz for your dancing and listenin... MORE
27
Aug

Kool & The Gang

 August 27, 2026
Ravinia presents Kool & The Gang . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothin... MORE
28
Aug

Scott Burns Quartet

 August 28, 2026
Possessing a warm, expressive sound, an energetic rhythmic feel, and formidable melod... MORE
28
Aug

Glencoe Al Fresco

August 28, 2026
Join Writers Theatre, the Village of Glencoe and the Glencoe Public Library for the S... MORE
28
Aug

Alabama

 August 28, 2026
Ravinia presents Alabama . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a con... MORE
28
Aug

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats

August 28, 2026
Blues vocalist, harmonica master and songwriting legend Rick Estrin, leader of the mu... MORE
28
Aug

Jim Messina

 August 28, 2026
Messina brings his band, The Road Runners, and performs a show that highlights Messin... MORE
29
Aug

Stephen Harvey Trio

 August 29, 2026
Stephen Philip Harvey is an award-winning, Philadelphia-based saxophonist, composer, ... MORE
29
Aug

Dr. Seuss Goes to the Opera

 August 29, 2026
Ravinia presents Dr. Seuss Goes to the Opera. On a warm summer evening, there’s... MORE
29
Aug

Ray LaMontagne

 August 29, 2026
Ravinia presents Ray LaMontagne . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing lik... MORE
29
Aug

Revelator - A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band

 August 29, 2026
This high-energy tribute celebrates the powerful roots, blues, and jam-band sound of ... MORE
30
Aug

Miranda Lambert

 August 30, 2026
Ravinia presents Miranda Lambert . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li... MORE
30
Aug

Mike Clark Organ Trio ft. Jerry Z and Dave Stryker

 August 30, 2026
Legendary drummer and Headhunters founding member Mike Clark returns to Space with B3... MORE
13
Aug

Music Theater Works presents West Side Story

 August 13, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Music Theater Works’ season kicks off A timeless tale of love and rivalry,... MORE
2
Sep

Labrinth

 September 2, 2026
Ravinia presents Labrinth . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a co... MORE
3
Sep

Downtown Summer Sounds - Suite Mollie Band

September 3, 2026
The Suite Mollie Band plays a mix of R&B, Funk, Rock, and a bit of Jazz. Now... MORE
3
Sep

Music of the Baroque

September 3, 2026
Ravinia presents Music of the Baroque . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothi... MORE
4
Sep

Alejandro Urzagaste Trio

 September 4, 2026
Alejandro was born in Iowa and raised in the midwest. His affinity for music began cu... MORE
4
Sep

John Primer and Friends Tribute to Theresa's Lounge

 September 4, 2026
After completing a tribute to his humble beginnings in Mississippi, the three-time Gr... MORE
5
Sep

Evanston Folk Festival Day Party

September 5, 2026
YOU'RE INVITED to a FREE Labor Day party on the Space patio from 12pm-4pm. Stop b... MORE
5
Sep

Rod Stewart

 September 5, 2026
Ravinia presents Rod Stewart. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a ... MORE
3
Sep

Bill W. & Dr. Bob

 September 3, 2026 - September 5, 2026
In 1929, famous New York stockbroker Bill Wilson crashes along with the stock market ... MORE
6
Sep

Squeeze

 September 6, 2026
Ravinia presents Squeeze . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a con... MORE
10
Sep

Steve Night & Abigail Riccards

September 10, 2026
Steve’s first step into the professional jazz world came in the living room of ... MORE
11
Sep

Songwriter's Circle Celebrating LGBTQIA+: Evanston Folk Festival Aftershow

 September 11, 2026
Join us for a Songwriter's Circle celebrating LGBTQIA+, moderated by NPR's An... MORE
11
Sep

Jim Trompeter Quartet

 September 11, 2026
Across his work as a composer, performer, and teacher, Jim Trompeter is first and for... MORE
11
Sep

Punch Brothers - Folk Festival Kick-Off Show

September 11, 2026
Punch Brothers is an American band consisting of Chris Thile, Brittany Haas, Noam Pik... MORE
12
Sep

Andy Pratt Trio

September 12, 2026
Andy Pratt is a Chicago-based jazz guitarist, vocalist, & composer who has been a... MORE
12
Sep

Alison Krauss & Union Station

 September 12, 2026
Ravinia presents Alison Krauss & Union Station . On a warm summer evening, there&... MORE
13
Sep

A Tribute to John Prine's Bruised Orange: Evanston Folk Festival Aftershow

 September 13, 2026
A Tribute to John Prine's Bruised Orange. The album will be performed in its enti... MORE
13
Sep

Los Tigres del Norte

 September 13, 2026
Ravinia presents Los Tigres del Norte . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothi... MORE
13
Sep

Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians but Everyone is Welcome

 September 13, 2026
Fred Armisen is bringing his Comedy for Musicians But Everyone is Welcome show to Cah... MORE
14
Aug

I Love You Because

 August 14, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents I Love You Because. Modern dating is a mess. Sometimes... MORE
17
Sep

Ziggy Marley and Thievery Corporation

 September 17, 2026
Ravinia presents Ziggy Marley and Thievery Corporation . On a warm summer evening, th... MORE
18
Sep

Tom Jones

 September 18, 2026
Ravinia presents Tom Jones. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a co... MORE
18
Sep

Somi

September 18, 2026
Vocalist, composer, actor, and playwright Somi Kakoma is the Midwestern daughter of i... MORE
18
Sep

Monkey's On a String

 September 18, 2026
Monkeys On a String is the nations only authentic tribute to Dave Matthews and Tim Re... MORE
19
Sep

Martina McBride

 September 19, 2026
Ravinia presents Martina McBride . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li... MORE
19
Sep

Petty Kings - Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

 September 19, 2026
Petty Kings deliver an authentic tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, bringing... MORE
20
Sep

Candi Jenkins

 September 20, 2026
Candi Jenkins is an up-and-coming roots artist making a name for herself with classic... MORE
23
Sep

Jacob Collier

 September 23, 2026
Ravinia presents Jacob Collier. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like ... MORE
23
Sep

Knorrwood - Over-The Shire and Far Away

 September 23, 2026
"Over the Shire & Far Away" is a powerful rock n' roll tribute to t... MORE
24
Sep

Head East

 September 24, 2026
The legendary classic rock band Head East has long set the standard for authentic, fu... MORE
24
Sep

Nefesh Mountain

 September 24, 2026
Nefesh Mountain’s Beacons is a deeply personal double album inspired by a missi... MORE
25
Sep

The Wellermen

September 25, 2026
The Wellermen first captured global attention in 2021, when their viral sea shanty pe... MORE
25
Sep

Don McClean

September 25, 2026
North Shore Center Presents Don McLean, an evening with the legendary singer-songwrit... MORE
26
Sep

Alicia Witt Album Release Show - Between Heaven and Earth (and David Lynch)

 September 26, 2026
Alicia Roanne Witt is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and pianist who plays p... MORE
4
June

Wilmette's Sound of Summer

 June 4, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Bring a lawn chair and takeout from your favorite Wilmette restaurant and sit on the ... MORE
30
Sep

40 Fingers

 September 30, 2026
They are called 40 FINGERS, they are Italian and they are the phenomenal quartet of g... MORE
1
Oct

Reed Timmer

 October 1, 2026
Dr. Reed Timmer is an extreme meteorologist and renowned storm chaser with a PhD in m... MORE
2
Oct

World Ballet Company - Swan Lake

 October 2, 2026
The World Ballet Company presents Swan Lake. This production features 50 professional... MORE
3
Oct

Leonid & Friends 2 Shows

 October 3, 2026
Leonid & Friends is a globally acclaimed, genre-defying 11-piece collective renow... MORE
3
Oct

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Indigo Park Tour

 October 3, 2026
Hornsby has won three Grammy Awards: a 1987 Grammy Award for Best New Artist with Bru... MORE
7
Oct

Ghostbusters in Concert

 October 7, 2026 - October 8, 2026
Experience the original Ghostbusters film like never before projected on the big scre... MORE
9
Oct

Jahnavi Harrison

 October 9, 2026
Jahnavi Harrison is a musician, writer, artist and practitioner of bhakti - yoga. She... MORE
10
Oct

Nitelite Presents: Face 2 Face

 October 10, 2026
Face 2 Face® is an electrifying tribute band that pays homage to two iconic piano... MORE
10
Oct

An Intimate Evening with Copeland w/Jenny Dee

 October 10, 2026
Longevity in music comes through pushing yourself and expanding the possibilities of ... MORE
11
Oct

An Evening With Steve Dawson with special guests Jason Adasiewicz, Jason Roebke, Diane Christiansen and Alton Smith

 October 11, 2026
Steve Dawson will look back over 35 years of songs and music making, including songs ... MORE
16
Oct

Feast a da Funny

October 16, 2026
In Italian culture there are numerous celebrations or “feasts”, such as S... MORE
17
Oct

Toad The Wet Sproket with Willie Porter

 October 17, 2026
With the release of their timeless Rings: The Acoustic Sessions, and 2026 being the 4... MORE
16
Oct

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel

 October 16, 2026 - October 17, 2026
Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fi... MORE
18
Oct

Stage on Screen: The Misanthrope

 October 18, 2026
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagi... MORE
9
Sep

The Front Door

 September 9, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Northlight Theatre presents The Front Page - In a 1930s Chicago press room, wise... MORE
24
Oct

Maria Bamford

 October 24, 2026
Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental... MORE
25
Nov

Jackopierce

November 25, 2026 - October 25, 2026
Jackopierce formed in 1988 in Dallas as theater students at SMU. The duo steadily mad... MORE
25
Oct

Bill Blagg: Family Magic

 October 25, 2026
Illinois native Bill Blagg brings comedy, storytelling, audience participation and in... MORE
26
Oct

Bill Blagg: Science of Magic

 October 26, 2026
Illusionist Bill Blagg combines spectacular magic with hands-on science to reveal how... MORE
30
Oct

The Sinatra Experience from Las Vegas

 October 30, 2026
From Las Vegas to Skokie — The Sinatra Experience — a brilliant tribute s... MORE
8
Oct

Music Theater Works Presents Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville

 October 8, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Music Theater Works presents the first professional production of Jimmy Buffet's ... MORE
2
Oct

Dial M For Murder

 October 2, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents  Alfred Hitchcock’s adored, chilling thrill... MORE
4
Nov

Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart

 November 4, 2026
Béla Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart is a triumphant double-album and a maste... MORE
6
Nov

Julian Lage Quartet ft. John Medeski, Jorge Roeder, Kenny Wollesen

 November 6, 2026
Julian Price Lage is an American guitarist and composer. A child prodigy, Lage perfor... MORE
8
Nov

Adam Ezra Group w. Sirsy

 November 8, 2026
We don’t see many artists building the kind of momentum Adam Ezra Group is gene... MORE
29
Oct

Grace and the Butterfly Effect

 October 29, 2026 - November 8, 2026
A story that nurtures curiosity and care, reflecting how the Wirtz Center helps young... MORE
13
Aug

Sisters

August 13, 2026 - November 8, 2026
 Matilda and Greta have always been there for one another, through joy and grief... MORE
11
Nov

AJ McLean presents Alexander James: The Better Man Tour

 November 11, 2026
For decades, Alexander James has been a part of Backstreet Boys, one of the most succ... MORE
13
Nov

Tyrone Wells

 November 13, 2026
I’m a lot of things in no particular order… a preacher’s son, a br... MORE
13
Nov

Bored Teachers Is it Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour

 November 13, 2026
They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last oun... MORE
14
Nov

Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour

November 14, 2026
Playing is the joy and satisfaction of touring, but it comes with the hard part -- tr... MORE
14
Nov

Amythyst Kiah

November 14, 2026
Produced by Butch Walker (Taylor Swift, Green Day, Weezer) and recorded at his Nashvi... MORE
16
Nov

Keb' Mo'

 November 16, 2026
Born and raised in Compton, Keb' began his remarkable journey at the age of 21, w... MORE
18
Nov

Fran Lebowitz

 November 18, 2026
Lebowitz worked odd jobs, such as taxi driving, belt peddling, and apartment cleaning... MORE
19
Nov

The Last Waltz Tribute 50th Anniversary

 November 19, 2026
Inspired by The Band's legendary farewell concert at San Francisco's Winterla... MORE
20
Nov

Gravity & Other Myths Ten Thousand Hours

 November 20, 2026
GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS brings Ten Thousand Hours, a breathtaking, family-friendly ... MORE
21
Nov

Steve Poltz

 November 21, 2026
Noineen Noiny Noin is without reservation, the most absurdly-named, pulchritudinous, ... MORE
20
Nov

Feeding Beatrice

 November 20, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University as It starts w... MORE
13
Nov

She Loves Me

 November 13, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for A charming... MORE
22
Oct

The Royale

 October 22, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Jay is a really good boxer, so good they call him “The Sport.” He’s... MORE
2
Dec

Stella Cole

 December 2, 2026
On her highly anticipated debut recording, Stella is presented performing interpretin... MORE
4
Dec

Steve Solomon's Cannoli, Latkes, and Guilt

 December 4, 2026 - December 6, 2026
He's back! Just in case you've missed one of Steve Solomon's award winnin... MORE
8
Dec

Camila Fernandez

December 8, 2026
Camila Fernández is a Mexican singer, daughter and granddaughter respectively ... MORE
12
Nov

Pete the Cat

 November 12, 2026 - December 11, 2026
Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean Your favorite c... MORE
17
Dec

Huey & The News - Tribute to Huey Lewis & The News

December 17, 2026
This high-energy tribute celebrates the unforgettable sound of Huey Lewis and The New... MORE
18
Dec

Charlie White's Charlie Brown Christmas

December 18, 2026
Come celebrate the season with an evening of holiday cheer as The Chris White Trio pr... MORE
11
Nov

All the World

November 11, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Northlight Theatre presents All the World - Two actors find themselves in an eve... MORE
20
Nov

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

November 20, 2026 - December 27, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater Experiences the audience favorite classic with unmatched holiday che... MORE
17
Dec

Music Theater Works presents Hairspray

 December 17, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Music Theater Works presents Hairspray - Full of heart and 1960s flair, HAIRSPRA... MORE
28
Jan

Execution of Justice

 January 28, 2027 - January 31, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for This docud... MORE
12
Feb

Vladimir

 February 12, 2027 - February 14, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University and Set in Lima, Pe... MORE
24
Feb

Peking Acrobats

 February 24, 2027
Experience astonishing feats of balance, flexibility, strength and precision performe... MORE
19
Feb

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

 February 19, 2027 - February 28, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University to be Inspired... MORE
9
Mar

Ultimate Johnny Cash - Walkin' The Line

 March 9, 2027
Filled with anecdotes, stories and history pulled from Johnnys many biographies, conc... MORE
12
Mar

Danceworks 2027 (my conscience is clear)

March 12, 2027 - March 14, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for the Danceworks ... MORE
3
Feb

The American Five

February 3, 2027 - March 14, 2027
Northlight Theatre presents The American Five - “I have a dream…&rd... MORE
11
Feb

Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter

February 11, 2027 - March 28, 2027
An ordinary commute becomes a whirlwind instant of once-in-a-lifetime possibility. La... MORE
23
Apr

Taming of the Shrew

 April 23, 2027 - May 2, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University when In an att... MORE
7
May

Our Dear Dead Drug Lord

 May 7, 2027 - May 9, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University when A gang of... MORE
22
Apr

James and the Giant Peach

 April 22, 2027 - May 14, 2027
Roald Dahl's beloved story comes to life as James embarks on a fantastic journey ... MORE
7
Apr

Here There are Blueberries

 April 7, 2027 - May 16, 2027
Northlight Theatre presents Here There are Blueberries - In 2007, a mysterious a... MORE
21
May

Cyrano de Bergerac

May 21, 2027 - May 30, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for This &ldqu... MORE
29
May

Imagine U Theatre for the Very Young: In the Loop

 May 29, 2027 - June 6, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for a vibrant and e... MORE
5
May

Writers Theatre presents Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me - A New Play with Music

 May 5, 2027 - June 27, 2027
Hershey Felder, known for his hit portrayals of musical geniuses in his beloved compo... MORE
8
Apr

Creditors

 April 8, 2027 - July 3, 2027
Adi, a struggling painter, is on holiday at the seaside with his glamorous wife, Tekl... MORE
9
June

Pearl's in the House

 June 9, 2027 - July 18, 2027
Northlight Theatre presents Pearl's in the House - Legendary performer Pearl... MORE
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