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Nichols Concert Hall

1490 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

Nichols Concert Hall is a theatre in Evanston, IL.

Upcoming Shows

Fall Festival

Nov 15

The Music Institute of Chicago presents an afternoon of performances supporting scholarships and financial aid. The concert features the Music Institute's student body alongside world-class faculty, youth and adult students, Suzuki groups, and the Academy orchestra, concluding...

Tammy McCann Jazz Christmas

Dec 12

Jazz vocalist Tammy McCann returns as Artist in Residence to welcome the holiday season with an all-star ensemble performing jazz and rhythm and blues renditions of holiday favorites, plus a few surprises. McCann has performed with Ramsey Lewis, Von Freeman, Branford Marsalis...

Holidays a cappella - Evanston

Holidays a cappella - Evanston

Dec 13

Holiday traditions from around the world, sung here at home The ten singers of Chicago a cappella explore how centuries of music have expressed the wonder of the season, from ancient chants and Renaissance carols to contemporary works and cherished holiday classics. Rich with...

Articles

Review: THEATER OF THE MIND Presented by Goodman Theatre

Review: THEATER OF THE MIND Presented by Goodman Theatre

by Angela Lin · November 3, 2026

Step into the memory palace and experience a one-of-a-kind experience where neuroscience, philosophy, and theater collide. Theater of the Mind, presented by Goodman Theatre, co-created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, and directed by Andrew Scoville, is a fascinating immersive theatrical journey tha…

Review: MANUAL CINEMA'S FRANKENSTEIN at Studebaker Theater

Review: MANUAL CINEMA'S FRANKENSTEIN at Studebaker Theater

by Zac Thriffiley · November 2, 2026

Manual Cinema’s Frankenstein has come to life once again, further establishing itself as one of the city’s most thrilling holiday traditions in the shadowy hall of the Studebaker Theater.…

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Zac Thriffiley · October 23, 2026

The Winter’s Tale—now playing and soon to run in repertory with the even wilder Midsummer Night’s Dream—provides audiences with an emotional, uplifting, and even redemptive story sure to thaw frozen hearts and provide a much needed escape.…

Review: TIME TRAVELER at Chicago Magic Lounge

Review: TIME TRAVELER at Chicago Magic Lounge

by Angela Lin · October 22, 2026

Magic is a timeless art full of secrets, and as Parr reveals through the course of Time Traveler, history is even stranger and more serendipitous than we know.…

Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem's FIREBIRD at The Auditorium

Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem's FIREBIRD at The Auditorium

by Lauren Sheely · October 20, 2026

Saturday night brought the long-awaited return of Dance Theatre of Harlem to The Auditorium for a celebratory evening of dance that showcased the range and versatility of this 57-year old company, which had not been seen in Chicago since 2016.…

Past Shows

Northern Lights

Northern Lights

Oct 25

Where the Nordic sky meets the human voice. Through music from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, the ten singers of Chicago a cappella bring the beauty, mystery, and wonder of the far north to life. Filled with luminous harmonies, breathtaking landscapes, and timeless...

Earth to Kenzie

Oct 24

Fifth grader Kenzie and her mother must move into a shelter, and she finds refuge in the world of video games alongside her avatar, Edwin. Through their imaginary space adventures, Kenzie dares to go farther than ever before, seeking confidence to make friends and succeed in the...

From Page to Piano

Oct 9

Music Institute faculty pianist Dr. Matthew Hagle performs a program spotlighting the interplay between music and literature, featuring Brahms' Four Ballades, Ravel's Gaspard de la nuit, and Schumann's Kreisleriana. Hagle explores how these composers transformed literary...

Formosa Quartet

Sep 19

The Formosa Quartet opens the Music Institute of Chicago's Nichols Concert Hall Presents 2026-27 season, featuring violinist Jasmine Lin, violinist David Bernat, violist Matthew Cohen, and cellist Deborah Pae. The program includes Bartók's String Quartet No. 5 and a Formosa...

Building American Pop

Building American Pop

Apr 25

Step into a musical time capsule as the ten singers of Chicago a cappella revisit the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s with special guest Geoffrey Baer. These catchy, heartfelt songs capture the joy of everyday life and still strike a chord today. Format : Full-length...

Judy Garland: Come Rain or Come Shine

Judy Garland: Come Rain or Come Shine

Oct 3 – Oct 14, 2018

Award-winning dynamo Angela Ingersoll (End of the Rainbow) superbly captures the emotional and vocal power of Judy Garland live in concert. With her great big voice and naturally winning humor, Ingersoll soars in this loving homage. Iconic songs include "Over the Rainbow", "Get...

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