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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.

 

 

17
May

Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues f. Ernie Watts

 May 17, 2026
CHAMBER BLUES An entirely original genre of music. Groundbreaking. Creative genius. M... MORE
15
May

Northbrook Theatre - Freaky Friday: A New Musical

May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Teenager Ellie Blake and her mother Katherine do not get along, which is why it doesn... MORE
24
May

Chris Greene Quartet - CGQ Turns 21

 May 24, 2026
The Chris Greene Quartet comes of age! Led by native-Evanstonian saxophone giant Chri... MORE
30
May

Sam Bush

 May 30, 2026
There was only one prize-winning teenager with gumption enough to say, “thanks,... MORE
31
May

Northbrook Symphony Orchestra: Romantic Essentials

 May 31, 2026
Journey with the Northbrook Symphony into the second century as they take a... MORE
22
May

In The TIme of the Butterflies

 May 22, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Known as “The Butterflies,” the spirited and courageous Mirabal sisters i... MORE
3
June

Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane

 June 3, 2026
Ravinia presents Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane.  On a warm summer evening,... MORE
5
June

Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk

 June 5, 2026
Ravinia presents Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk.  On a warm summer evening, there... MORE
3
June

North Shore 16th Annual Chamber Music Festival

June 3, 2026 - June 5, 2026
We are delighted to invite you to the 16th season of the North Shore Chamber Music Fe... MORE
7
June

Danceworks Creation

June 7, 2026
Join us for DanceWorks - Creation - 10th annual dance performance. Northwestern&rsquo... MORE
7
June

Alisa Weilerstein & Inon Barnatan

 June 7, 2026
Ravinia presents Alisa Weilerstein & Inon Barnatan.  On a warm summer evenin... MORE
8
June

Music on the Esplanade - Bitter Jester Music Festival

June 8, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
10
June

Music on the Esplanade - Second Hand News - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

June 10, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
13
June

Ensemble Español - Spanish Dance Theater

 June 13, 2026
As the company celebrates its golden anniversary season, we are excited to present th... MORE
9
Apr

JOB

 April 9, 2026 - June 14, 2026
 Jane, an employee at a big tech company, has been placed on leave after video o... MORE
15
June

Music on the Esplanade - Bitter Jester Music Festival

June 15, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
17
June

Music on the Esplanade-West End 40

June 17, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
21
June

Alejandro Escovedo & The Electric Saints

 June 21, 2026
Alejandro Escovedo's New Album ECHO DANCING is an Adventure in Life No one has r... MORE
22
June

Music on the Esplanade - David Chiriboga Ensemble

June 22, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
23
June

Show & Tell: True Colors

 June 23, 2026
The Writers Theatre presents Show & Tell-True Colors, Celebrate Pride Month ... MORE
24
June

Music on the Esplanade - American English - Tribute to The Beatles

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

Sons of Seger - Bob Seger Tribute

 June 25, 2026
Experience the timeless sound of Bob Seger with a high-energy tribute performance fea... MORE
26
July

Emmylou Harris & Graham Nash

 July 26, 2026 - June 26, 2026
Ravinia presents Emmylou Harris & Graham Nash. On a warm summer evening, there&rs... MORE
29
June

Music on the Esplanade - Saturday June Band

June 29, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
1
July

Music on the Esplanade - Jonas Friddle Trio

July 1, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
5
June

The Last 5 Years

 June 5, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents  The Last 5 Years - Straight from Broadway, Jason... MORE
6
July

Music on the Esplanade - Latin Swing Factor

 July 6, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
22
May

Damn Yankees

May 22, 2026 - July 6, 2026
Batter up! It’s summertime at Theo and we’re bringing the grand slam of m... MORE
7
July

Jay and the Americans

 July 7, 2026
A Jay and The Americans show is a backstage pass for the audience to their musical hi... MORE
8
July

Music on the Esplanade - Totally Taylor

 July 8, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
10
July

Benise: 25 Years of Passion

 July 10, 2026
IIt’s one hot night as Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” cele... MORE
11
July

Grand Opening Night

July 11, 2026
Ravinia presents Grand Opening Night. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing... MORE
12
July

Billy Idol

 July 12, 2026
Ravinia presents Billy Idol.  On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li... MORE
13
July

Music on the Esplanade - The Messengers

 July 13, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
15
July

Harry Connick Jr.

 July 15, 2026
Ravinia presents Harry Connick Jr. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li... MORE
15
July

Music on the Esplanade - Third Coast Bluegrass

July 15, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
18
July

Michael Carbonaro: Wonder Boy

 July 18, 2026
Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy is the all-new live tour from the star of The Carbonaro ... MORE
17
July

Paul Simon

 July 17, 2026 - July 18, 2026
Ravinia presents Paul Simon. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a c... MORE
16
July

Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio

 July 16, 2026 - July 18, 2026
Ravinia presents Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio. On a warm summer eve... MORE
19
July

Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony and Violin Concerto

 July 19, 2026
Ravinia presents Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony and Violin Concert... MORE
19
July

Maz Jobrani - The Keep it Going Tour

 July 19, 2026
Maz Jobrani is a comedian and actor who performs around the world and recently releas... MORE
17
July

The Harvest

July 17, 2026 - July 19, 2026
In the basement of a small evangelical church in southeastern Idaho, a group of young... MORE
4
June

Leopoldstadt

 June 4, 2026 - July 19, 2026
At the dawn of the 20th century, Vienna is the heart of European culture. While an ex... MORE
20
July

Music on the Esplanade - Generation

July 20, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
21
July

Show & Tell: Summer Nights

 July 21, 2026
The Writers Theatre presents Show & Tell - Summer Nights. Summer loves, summ... MORE
22
July

Violinist Augustin Hadelich

 July 22, 2026
Ravinia presents Violinist Augustin Hadelich. On a warm summer evening, there’s... MORE
22
July

Music on the Esplanade - Dancing Queen - Tribute to Abba

 July 22, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
23
July

Downtown Summer Sounds - Joel Paterson Swing Quartet

July 23, 2026
Guitar legend Joel Paterson and his Quartet bring you Chicago's finest blend of J... MORE
23
July

Mahler's Sixth Symphony

 July 23, 2026
Ravinia presents Mahler’s Sixth Symphony. On a warm summer evening, there&rsquo... MORE
24
July

On the Movies

 July 24, 2026
Ravinia presents On the Movies. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like ... MORE
25
July

An Evening with St. Vincent

 July 25, 2026
Ravinia presents An Evening with St. Vincent. On a warm summer evening, there’s... MORE
25
July

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - Tribute to Aretha Franklin

 July 25, 2026
R-E-S-P-E-C-T is a powerful tribute to Aretha Franklin, starring LaShera Moore Ellis ... MORE
26
July

Chanticleer

 July 26, 2026
Ravinia presents Chanticleer. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a ... MORE
26
July

Chris Botti

July 26, 2026
GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalist... MORE
27
July

Music on the Esplanade - Classical Blast

July 27, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
28
July

Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band

 July 28, 2026
Ravinia presents Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band. On a warm summer evening, th... MORE
29
July

Music on the Esplanade - The Donna Herula Band

July 29, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
30
July

Downtown Summer Sounds - Mixx Company Band

July 30, 2026
Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings. Th... MORE
31
July

Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony

 July 31, 2026
Ravinia presents Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony. On a warm su... MORE
31
July

Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much?

July 31, 2026
In Have I Said Too Much: The Police, Hollywood, and Other Adventures, Stewart Copelan... MORE
1
Aug

Laurie Berkner

 August 1, 2026
Ravinia presents Laurie Berkner. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like... MORE
1
Aug

John Williams and Rachmaninoff

 August 1, 2026
Ravinia presents John Williams and Rachmaninoff. On a warm summer evening, there&rsqu... MORE
2
Aug

This Land: America in Song

 August 2, 2026
Ravinia presents This Land: America in Song. On a warm summer evening, there’s ... MORE
2
Aug

Watchhouse

 August 2, 2026
Watchhouse is an Americana/folk duo based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The group w... MORE
31
July

The River Bride

 July 31, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Three days before a wedding, a handsome and mysterious man is fished from the Amazon ... MORE
3
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Fernandez & Kimball

August 3, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
5
Aug

Danish String Quartet

 August 5, 2026
Ravinia presents Danish String Quartet. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothi... MORE
5
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - The Box Band

 August 5, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
17
June

Wednesday in the Woods: Children's Concerts

June 17, 2026 - August 5, 2026
Join us for free interactive children’s concerts! Bring a picnic lunch or pick ... MORE
6
Aug

Downtown Summer Sounds - Alongside Harold

August 6, 2026
Alongside Harold is an Evanston and Chicago-based band that blends female-led vocals ... MORE
6
Aug

Snowy Sounds of Sibelius and Strauss

 August 6, 2026
Ravinia presents Snowy Sounds of Sibelius and Strauss. On a warm summer evening, ther... MORE
7
Aug

Stravinsky’s The Firebird and Debussy

August 7, 2026
Ravinia presents Stravinsky's The Firebird and Debussy. On a warm summer evening,... MORE
8
Aug

Chance the Rapper

 August 8, 2026
Ravinia presents Chance the Rapper. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing l... MORE
9
Aug

Hugh Jackman

 August 9, 2026
Ravinia presents Hugh Jackman. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a... MORE
10
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Brass From The Past

August 10, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
11
Aug

Brian McNight & Gladys Knight

 August 11, 2026
Ravinia presents Brian McNight and Gladys Knight. On a warm summer evening, there&rsq... MORE
12
Aug

Joe Bonamassa

 August 12, 2026
Ravinia presents Joe Bonamassa. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like ... MORE
12
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - The Four C Notes - A Tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

 August 12, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
13
Aug

Downtown Summer Sounds - Funkadesi - featuring Pavithra Anand

August 13, 2026
Funkadesi has been wowing crowds for over 27 years with their blend of Indian bhangra... MORE
13
Aug

The Music of Quincy Jones

 August 13, 2026
Ravinia presents The Music of Quincy Jones . On a warm summer evening, there’s ... MORE
14
Aug

Brahams X Radiohead

 August 14, 2026
Ravinia presents Brahms X Radiohead . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing... MORE
15
Aug

moe. and Umphrey’s McGee

August 15, 2026
Ravinia presents moe. and Umprey's.  On a warm summer evening, there’s... MORE
16
Aug

Tchaikovsky Spectacular

 August 16, 2026
Ravinia presents Tchaikovsky Spectacular. On a warm summer evening, there’s not... MORE
17
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Guitarra Azul

August 17, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
18
Aug

Steve Earle - 51 Years of Song & Stories

 August 18, 2026
Stephen Fain Earle is an American singer-songwriter and actor who blends country, fol... MORE
19
Aug

Gregory Alan Isakov

 August 19, 2026
Ravinia presents Gregory Alan Isakov. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing... MORE
19
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Strung Out

August 19, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
20
Aug

Downtown Summer Sounds - The Windy City Ramblers

August 20, 2026
The Windy City Ramblers will be performing high energy New Orleans style brass band s... MORE
20
Aug

Ricky Martin

August 20, 2026
Ravinia presents RIcky Martin. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a... MORE
21
Aug

Alabama Shakes

 August 21, 2026
Ravinia presents Alabama Shakes. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like... MORE
22
Aug

Bonnie Raitt

 August 22, 2026
Ravinia presents Bonnie Raitt. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a... MORE
22
Aug

Ally Venable Band

 August 22, 2026
Texas blues-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, Ally Venable, entert... MORE
23
Aug

Grease Sing-Along

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

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

Alabama

 August 28, 2026
Ravinia presents Alabama . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a con... 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
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
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
12
Sep

Alison Krauss & Union Station

 September 12, 2026
Ravinia presents Alison Krauss & Union Station . On a warm summer evening, there&... 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
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
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
23
Sep

Jacob Collier

 September 23, 2026
Ravinia presents Jacob Collier. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like ... MORE
24
Sep

Head East

 September 24, 2026
The legendary classic rock band Head East has long set the standard for authentic, fu... MORE
25
Sep

Don McClean

September 25, 2026
North Shore Center Presents Don McLean, an evening with the legendary singer-songwrit... 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
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
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
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
24
Oct

Maria Bamford

 October 24, 2026
Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental... 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
13
Aug

Sisters

August 13, 2026 - November 8, 2026
 Matilda and Greta have always been there for one another, through joy and grief... 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
18
Nov

Fran Lebowitz

 November 18, 2026
Lebowitz worked odd jobs, such as taxi driving, belt peddling, and apartment cleaning... MORE
20
Nov

Gravity & Other Myths Ten Thousand Hours

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