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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concert Tickets

Chicago Symphony Orchestra tickets will get you into the concerts of one of the most well-known symphonies in the world. Founded in 1891, the orchestra is one of the oldest in the U.S. and is now known as one of the “Big Five” orchestras in the country.

Theodore Thomas founded the orchestra at the invitation of a Chicago businessman, Charles Norman Fay. The “Chicago Orchestra” played its first concert at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. Since then, it has had around ten different directors, each leading the group for anywhere from a few years to several decades. The orchestra has also been directed by dozens of guest conductors, and Riccardo Muti has led the symphony since 2010.

The CSO’s studio recordings have earned over 60 Grammy Awards, including Classical Album of the Year, Best Classical Performance, and more. The orchestra’s first recordings were made in 1925. Along with studio recordings, the group has performed for movie soundtracks such as Lincoln (2012) and Fantasia.

It is clear that this symphony orchestra is one of the most talented classical groups in the world, and their live concerts are sure to create an unforgettable experience. Get your Chicago Symphony Orchestra tickets today to secure your spot at an upcoming concert.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ticket Prices

You can find Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert tickets in a variety of price ranges. Prices are influenced by factors like the location of the concert, the number of available seats, and the distance from seats to the stage. Further, season tickets are more affordable for those looking to attend multiple concerts, as opposed to buying each ticket separately.

How much are Chicago Symphony Orchestra tickets?

You can expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $150 to see this talented symphony orchestra in concert. When performing at their home venue, the Symphony Center in Chicago, seats start around $50 to $60, and the priciest options go for closer to $140 or $150. The group tours frequently, and concerts at venues like Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, FL start prices around $100. Purchase your Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert tickets through TicketSmarter today to get a great price.

$117.47 is the average price you’ll pay for entry to see Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform live. Many of the CSO's live performances have cheap Chicago Symphony Orchestra tickets posted for just $34.65 a ticket. The most you can expect to pay to see Chicago Symphony Orchestra live in concert is $680.40.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Tour Dates & Concert Schedule

This talented orchestra regularly performs at Symphony Center but also travels to other venues throughout the United States. They have previously performed at Fox Theatre in Tucson, AZ and Stern Auditorium in New York City, and have even traveled to countries like China to perform for international fans.

2024 is your year to see Chicago Symphony Orchestra live in concert. Chicago Symphony Orchestra 2024 tour will see the CSO perform 73 concerts in cities around the country. Be there for Chicago Symphony Orchestra next performance on December 22nd, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Chicago Symphony Center at 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. TicketSmarter currently has 80 Merry Merry Chicago tickets posted for this concert. Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert tickets range from $59.40 - $236.61.

You might get to see guest conductors such as Thomas Beechman and Leonard Bernstein at an upcoming concert, though most performances will be conducted by Riccardo Muti. Scroll to the top of this page to see our site’s Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert schedule.

When do Chicago Symphony Orchestra tickets go on sale?

Season tickets for this classical group go on sale at least six months before the season begins. When they go on tour, you can expect to get seats at least a few months in advance of the concert date. You can purchase your seats on our site as soon as they’re released by the orchestra.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Seating Chart

Typically playing in music halls and performing arts centers, this talented orchestra usually holds shows for a few hundred to a few thousand fans. Their home concert hall, Symphony Center, can hold 2,522 audience members for each concert. This venue offers seats in sections like the main floor, balcony, and gallery, and for the best views of the concert, you’ll want to purchase seats in the center main floor section, row A.

Grab your seats today to see Chicago Symphony Orchestra live on June 28th, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Chicago Symphony Center at 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. Seats to this concert cost between $78.21 - $585.90. Use the seating chart tool to find the seats that are right for you because there are only 1271 Back to the Future in Concert tickets left for this live event.

The orchestra has also performed in theatres like Southern Theater in Columbus, OH. This concert venue can hold 925 concertgoers in similar seating sections to the Symphony Center. Check out our interactive seating chart to see a layout of any venue where the Chicago Symphony Orchestra happens to be performing.

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