The Auditorium

πŸ“ 50 E Ida B. Wells Drive

Chicago, IL, US

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Visiting The Auditorium

Getting there & parking

Pay lots are available within a short walking distance surround The Auditorium. We recommend the following parking lots for our patrons: Loop Auto Parks 524 S. Wabash Avenue Grant Park South Garage 325 S. Michigan Avenue Pricing subject to change For more information visit: Parking & Directions | The Auditorium

Accessibility

Various levels of accommodation are available to patrons that require assisted listening devices, signed performances, or handicapped accessible seating. For more information on accessibility, please call 312.341.2300 or visit Accessibility | The Auditorium

Entry & venue rules

Smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes and vaporizers, is strictly prohibited inside the theatre and within 25 feet of any entrances. Please turn off ALL electronic devices that may ring, beep, vibrate, or otherwise produce a sound that may disrupt performances. The use of video, photography, or any other recording devices is strictly prohibited during performances. All sales are final--no refunds or exchanges. For more information visit Policies and Guest Services | The Auditorium

Children & age policy

All guests must have a ticket for entry, and in all instances, babies in arms are not permitted. It is the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian to research and judge the content of a performance as appropriate for their child's age and level of maturity. There is no official rating system for live performance.

Box office

Monday through Friday 12:00PM-5:00PM The Box Office opens 3 hours prior to event start time for weekend performances and is closed for holidays, unless there is an event taking place. The Box Office closes 15 minutes after the performance begins.

General/Customer Service: 312.341.2300

Tickets held for Will Call may be picked up on the day of the performance anytime during the regular Box Office hours. The customer must present the actual credit card, a picture ID, and the confirmation number. Will Call policy subject to change based on event

American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Cash

Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.

Getting around

Nearest transit

  • Van Buren Street β€” 2 min walk Β· station
  • Harrison β€” 5 min walk Β· subway
  • Jackson β€” 5 min walk Β· subway
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren β€” 5 min walk Β· subway
  • Adams/Wabash β€” 6 min walk Β· subway
  • LaSalle β€” 7 min walk Β· subway

Parking nearby

  • Auditorium Parking β€” 1 min walk
  • Park 1 β€” 2 min walk
  • Car park β€” 2 min walk
  • Grant Park South Garage β€” 3 min walk
  • Legacy β€” 4 min walk
  • Hilton Parking β€” 4 min walk

Eat & drink nearby

  • Congress Lounge β€” 1 min walk Β· bar
  • Rafael Restaurant β€” 1 min walk Β· restaurant
  • Dunkin' β€” 1 min walk Β· fast food
  • Osaka Sushi & Fresh Fruit Smoothies β€” 2 min walk Β· restaurant
  • Cafecito β€” 2 min walk Β· restaurant
  • LaSalle Cafe Luna β€” 2 min walk Β· cafe

Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.

Upcoming Events

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - Astronomy Bizarre
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Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - Astronomy Bizarre

Tue, Nov 10 β€’ 7:30 PM CST

The list of crazy objects and phenomena in the universe is long and occasionally scary: Black Holes, Dark Matter, Dark Energy, White Holes, Worm Holes, Multiverses. And are we living in a simulation? ...

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Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - Delusions of Space Enthusiasts
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Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - Delusions of Space Enthusiasts

Thu, Nov 12 β€’ 7:30 PM CST
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Wild Kratts Live! 2.0
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Wild Kratts Live! 2.0

Sat, Nov 14 β€’ 1:00 PM CST
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The Wild Kratts LIVE! stage show that has kids across North America buzzing is coming to Chicago with an ALL NEW show: "Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 - Activate Creature Power!" Get ready to dive into another ...

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An Evening with Ina Garten
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An Evening with Ina Garten

Thu, Nov 19 β€’ 7:30 PM CST

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Andrea Gibson's Love Letter From The Afterlife
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Andrea Gibson's Love Letter From The Afterlife

Sat, Nov 21 β€’ 7:30 PM CST
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Daniel Sloss: BITTER  (Brand New Tour!)
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Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour!)

Sun, Nov 22 β€’ 7:00 PM CST

Please be advised that the performance is deemed to begin at the time indicated. No refunds or exchanges for late arrivals. This is a Phone/Devices OFF event and it is a condition of entry that ticket...

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Nate Jackson: BIG DOG
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Nate Jackson: BIG DOG

Fri, Dec 4 β€’ 7:30 PM CST

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Nate Jackson: Big Dog (Late Show)
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Nate Jackson: Big Dog (Late Show)

Fri, Dec 4 β€’ 11:00 PM CST

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The Moth Mainstage: Tightrope
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The Moth Mainstage: Tightrope

Sat, Dec 5 β€’ 7:30 PM CST

The Moth is a global storytelling nonprofit with the mission to inspire people to listen and share openly, think and feel deeply, and expand their understanding of one another. Since 1997, The Moth ha...

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The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
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The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

Sun, Dec 6 β€’ 7:00 PM CST

The greatest holiday show south of the North Pole is back with another brand spankin? new wintertide wonder! Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jink...

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A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live at The Auditorium
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A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live at The Auditorium

Sat, Dec 12 β€’ 1:00 PM CST

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Wicked: Part One in Concert
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Wicked: Part One in Concert

Sat, Jan 30 β€’ 7:30 PM CST

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