Join your local orchestra for this glorious live-to-film concert of the beloved Christmas movie, bringing to life Buddy's story in a presentation that'll fill the whole family with holiday cheer! Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

Needing almost no introduction, multiple Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma is unarguably one of classical music's biggest star. The virtuoso performs all over the world to sold-out houses and remains one of the best-selling recording artists in the classical field. His versatility, energy, and pure love of creating and performing exquisite music make him a favorite for audiences of all ages.

Prepare to usher in the holiday spirit once again with 2026's Christmas-tastic home town concert, Merry, Merry Chicago from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra! Accompanied by the Chicago Symphony Chorus as well as some extra-special guests, this is the perfect festive treat for the whole family to enjoy. Book your tickets today!

Enjoy an evening in the company of the Italian pianist and composer whose ambient and sparse compositions have graced many a movie soundtrack of recent years. His fusion of the classical genre with contemporary pop, rock, folk music and more has seen him quietly cross over to the mainstream, making his recitals highly sought after for fans of his innovative sound.

One of our generation's greatest stars of classical music, Lang Lang, performs thrilling renditions of two of Beethoven's sublime piano concertos, his Piano Concerto No. 1 and Piano Concerto No. 4 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra! The Chinese-born virtuosic pianist garners worldwide excitement on a par with any rock star wherever he plays, and his performance with the CSO will certainly not be one to miss.

Chicagoan singer and violinist Andrew Bird is on tour once again. Renowned for his genre-defying sound, Bird returns to the stage. Each performance promises a one-of-a-kind experience, as Bird will be joined by a local orchestra in every city, bringing to life selections from his acclaimed album along with favorites from his expansive catalog.