Symphony Center on Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Symphony Center: seeing the CSO

Orchestra Hall on Michigan Avenue: children 8 and up with their own ticket, late seating at the house's discretion, discounted garage parking.

By the Chicago Show Guide editors · Facts checked Sep 25, 2026 against the venues' own pages · Event listings refresh daily

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra plays Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, at 220 S. Michigan Ave., with a second entrance at 67 E. Adams St.

Kids and late arrival

Children 8 and older are welcome, and every child needs a ticket. Late seating is at house management's discretion and may not be available for some programs, so plan to arrive early.

Parking

The CSO has a discount rate at Millennium Garages (code "CSO"). Grant Park South is steps from Symphony Center on Michigan Avenue; note that its escalator has been removed. Check the current rate when you book.

Which night lists cheapest

NightDates on saleTypical cheapest seatLowest seen
Monday3$80$54
Tuesday6$68$54
Wednesday3$102$67
Thursday26$54$40
Friday41$63$40
Saturday41$61$21
Sunday26$61$40

On current listings, Thursday is the cheapest night (typical cheapest seat $54) and Wednesday the dearest ($102).

What's on

Full Symphony Center schedule.

Questions people ask

Official sources

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