Events Listing

Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes view to learn about the secrets and stories that make our theatre unique! Explore this national historic landmark designed by famed architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler like never before. Be awed by taking a closer look at the brilliant 24-karat gold-leafed ceiling arches and the beautifully restored artwork throughout our building. Auditorium Theatre is also able to accommodate private tours for larger groups. If you would like to have a private backstage tour, please fill out this form. Tours are approximately 80-90 minutes in length. 

Jam presents Damien Rice. Damien has just added four shows in the U.S. including one night at the Auditorium Theatre on Friday, December 1, which will be his first Chicago performance in eight years and his only Midwest performance in 2023. Damien Rice was born in Ireland, and his first album 'o' was recorded at home and self-released in Ireland. Numerous tours followed, along with two more albums '9' and 'My Favourite Faded Fantasy'. Having the unconventional tendency to prefer walking on stage with no setlist, Rice also prefers to travel by sailboat rather than by tour bus, and is planning a sailboat-tour in the Mediterranean in the summer of 2023. Having recently completed a sold-out tour in Europe, he is currently on tour in Australia with a string of dates across South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia & Hong Kong to follow in June. There is a 4 ticket limit per customer. Patrons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all orders and tickets cancelled without notice. This includes orders associated with the same name, email address, credit card number or other information.

When author Michael Lewis first met Sam Bankman-Fried, he was the world’s youngest billionaire and crypto’s Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash after he catapulted onto the Forbes billionaire list. Who was this rumpled guy whose eyes twitched across Zoom meetings as he played video games on the side? New York Times journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down with the bestselling author for a not-to-be missed conversation answering this question and more as explored in Lewis' latest book Going Infinite. The story of FTX’s spectacular collapse and the enigmatic founder at its center reveals Lewis at the top of his game, tracing the mind-bending trajectory of a character who never liked the rules and was allowed to live by his own—until it all came undone. A signed copy of Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon is included with ticket. Michael Lewis is the best-selling author of Liar’s Poker, Moneyball, The Blind Side, The Big Short, The Undoing Project, and The Fifth Risk. Andrew Ross Sorkin is an award-winning journalist for The New York Times and co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk Box. He is also the founder and editor-at-large of DealBook. Sorkin is the author of the bestseller Too Big to Fail and co-producer of the HBO film. He is also co-creator of the drama series Billions. This event will feature open captions. NO refunds.

Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates its 40^th Anniversary with The Big 4-0, ho, ho! a celebration of CGMC’s holiday favorites over the last 40 years.  Featuring festive arrangements from current Artistic Director Jimmy Morehead and a plethora of music from Chorus Alumni.  This choral show honors how far we have come as an LGBTQIA+ organization and proves that we are still here.  Join in on the fun and ring in the holidays as we prepare to raise our voices for another 40 years!

You better watch out, you better not cry, because “The Queens of Christmas” (Entertainment Weekly) are coming back to the Auditorium Theatre with a brand new edition of the internationally acclaimed The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show! Another holiday season brings another year of fabulous spectacle, whip - smart comedy, brand new songs, and annual favorites. Join the sugary DeLa and spicy Jinkx for an evening the New York Times says is “sure to lift your spirits and make you howl with laughter.” This show may contain adult themes and language.

Join us for an evening of festive cheer and holiday spirit at the Chicago Sinfonietta's "Holidays of Light" concert, featuring guest conductor Chelsea Tipton. The concert will take place at the beautiful and historic Auditorium Theatre in downtown Chicago. The program will feature an exciting array of holiday music, ranging from classic Christmas favorites to traditional Jewish and Latin American tunes. The concert will begin with Robert Wendel's lively and enchanting "Christmas Ala Valse," followed by Irving Berlin's timeless "White Christmas." Next up is Alexander Glazunov's "Chopinanania Suite Op. 46," a delightful medley of Chopin's music that is sure to captivate audiences. Lukas Richman's "Hanukkah Festival Overture" will then take us on a joyful and celebratory journey through Jewish culture and tradition. The program also includes Duke Ellington's jazzy and playful "Nutcracker Suite," featuring three memorable movements from Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet. James Pierpont's classic "Jingle Bells Forever" will bring a smile to everyone's faces and keep toes tapping. After intermission, the Sinfonietta will perform a mix of traditional and contemporary holiday tunes, including Felix Bernard's "Winter Wonderland," Percy Grainger's "Irish Tune From County Derry," and Jerry Lovrien's "Minor Alterations." Victor A. Vanacore's arrangement of "Feliz Navidad" is sure to have the audience singing along. The concert will conclude with a series of lively and upbeat pieces, including Johann Strauss's "Champagne Polka," Eric Holcombe's "Fantasy on Auld Lang Syne," and Leroy Anderson's perennial favorite "Sleigh Ride." The audience will then join in for a heartwarming rendition of "Silent Night," sung unaccompanied and featuring one verse in Spanish, while luminarias light up the hall. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with the Chicago Sinfonietta and guest conductor Chelsea Tipton. Tickets are available now, so book your seats today and get ready for a magical evening of music and merriment! About Chelsea Tipton American conductor Chelsea Tipton II has won over audiences and critics with his vibrant musicality, versatility, accessibility, and commitment to art education. He served as Resident Conductor of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra for seven exceptionally successful seasons and was Associate Conductor of the Savannah Symphony Orchestra for four seasons. He is currently in his fourteenth season as Music Director of the Symphony of Southeast Texas and eighth season as Principal Pops Conductor with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra.

An exhilarating story told in dance, SUGAR HILL is set to the music of the genre-defying collaboration between jazz icons Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn in a captivating way that has never been done before. SUGAR HILL reveals the glamour of the 1930s as seen through the lens of the nonconformist daughter of a high-society Black family in Manhattan and her fantastic dreamworld in the Sugar Hill neighborhood of Harlem. A jazz-steeped reimagining of the classic tale, this Nutcracker sends a stirring message that champions individuality and the journey to find the power of your unique self: “Go find what makes you different to find your magic”. With Libretto/Concept by Jessica Swan, this original production features Direction/Choreography by Emmy Award Winner Joshua Bergasse, with Co-Choreography by Jade Hale-Christofi. Additional Choreography/Dance Consultation by Caleb Teicher, Jon Boogz, and Graciela Daniele (Tony Award). Orchestrations/Arrangements by John Clayton (GRAMMY® Award) and Larry Blank (three-time Tony Award Nominee). 2023-24 season subscriptions now available. Click here for more information.

For over a decade, Lindsey Stirling has enchanted audiences across the globe by performing a certain spellbinding magic with her electronic violin, dreaming up an exquisitely composed yet boldly inventive sound entirely her own. On her new album Snow Waltz, the classically trained musician/songwriter/dancer/author finds herself fully in her element, sharing a selection of holiday classics and original songs that evoke intense emotion through her immersive arrangements and mesmerizing melodies. The follow-up to her debut holiday album Warmer in the Winter—a 2017 release whose hit single “Carol of the Bells” made history as the only instrumental song ever to reach the Top 10 at AC Radio—Snow Waltz emerges as a singular new entry in the holiday-music canon, once again proving Stirling’s extraordinary gift as an instrumental storyteller.

$1 per ticket goes towards Lindsey’s Upside Fund which helps relieve medical debt for those in need.