Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concert History

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1891 by Theodore Thomas and he was its conductor until his death in 1905. His successors have been Frederick Stock (until 1942), Desire Defauw, Artur Rodzinski, Rafael Kubelik, Fritz Reiner, Jean Martinon, Sir Georg Solti and Daniel Barenboim (until 2006).

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 16, 2026
Upcoming
Tchaikovsky Spectacular / Chicago Symphony Orchestra Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Aug 14, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ravinia Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Aug 07, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ravinia Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Aug 01, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Emanuel Ax Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Jul 25, 2026
Upcoming
St. Vincent / Chicago Symphony Orchestra Hunter Pavilion at Ravinia Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Jul 23, 2026
Upcoming
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The Hunter Pavilion and Lawn at Ravinia Festival Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Jul 19, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ravinia Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Jul 18, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Martin Theatre, Ravinia Festival Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Jul 16, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Martin Theatre, Ravinia Festival Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Jun 27, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 26, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 25, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 23, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 21, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Joshua Weilerstein Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 20, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Joshua Weilerstein Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 18, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Joshua Weilerstein Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 16, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 13, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 12, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 11, 2026
Upcoming
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Natalie Merchant / Chicago Symphony Orchestra on May 9, 2026 [139-small]

Natalie Merchant / Chicago Symphony Orchestra
May 9, 2026
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Natalie Merchant / Chicago Symphony Orchestra
May 9, 2026
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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May 9, 2026
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Sir Mark Elder on Jun 18, 2009 [716-small]

Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Sir Mark Elder
Jun 18, 2009
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Mondavi Center, Davis CA (01-18-26), Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Riccardo Muti on Jan 18, 2026 [407-small]

Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Mondavi Center, Davis CA (01-18-26)

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Jan 18, 2026
 Davis, California, United States
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Jan 18, 2026
 Davis, California, United States
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Beck / Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Molly Lewis (whistler) on Jul 23, 2025 [869-small]

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Jul 23, 2025
 Highland Park, Illinois, United States
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Latest Setlist (10/31/2025):

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  1. Overture to The Gypsy Baron
  2. Symphony, Mathis der Maler
  3. Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 “From the New World”

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 90 concerts
2025 135 concerts
2024 125 concerts
2023 135 concerts
2022 125 concerts
2021 36 concerts
2020 67 concerts
2019 114 concerts
2018 62 concerts
2017 17 concerts
2016 8 concerts
2015 78 concerts
2014 139 concerts
2013 132 concerts
2012 136 concerts
2011 128 concerts
2010 109 concerts
2009 63 concerts
2008 44 concerts
2007 3 concerts
2006 2 concerts
2005 1 concert
2004 1 concert
2001 1 concert
2000 1 concert
1999 1 concert
1998 2 concerts
1997 2 concerts
1996 1 concert
1995 2 concerts
1994 2 concerts
1992 3 concerts
1991 5 concerts
1990 1 concert
1989 3 concerts
1988 4 concerts
1987 4 concerts
1986 15 concerts
1985 6 concerts
1983 3 concerts
1982 1 concert
1981 12 concerts
1980 5 concerts
1979 5 concerts
1978 4 concerts
1977 7 concerts
1976 7 concerts
1975 5 concerts
1974 8 concerts
1973 4 concerts
1972 24 concerts
1971 3 concerts
1970 4 concerts
1969 14 concerts
1967 2 concerts
1966 4 concerts
1964 4 concerts
1930 2 concerts
1921 1 concert
1909 2 concerts
1903 1 concert
1900 2 concerts
1895 1 concert
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