An International Jazz Day concert in Paris

1
International Jazz Day 2026
(Lyric Opera)
UNESCO and hometown legend Herbie Hancock declare Chicago the center of the jazz universe.
April 30

2
Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi
(Symphony Center)
Joe Hisaishi, the composer behind Studio Ghibli’s film scores, conducts a few of his pieces, including a solo performance by CSO’s Esteban Batallán.
April 23-26

3
Friko
(Metro)
A hometown show to celebrate the rising act’s sophomore full-length album, “Something Worth Waiting For,” one day after its release.
April 25

4
Sunn O )))
(The Salt Shed)
The legendary drone metal band hypnotizes concertgoers into a reverie of layered guitars and amp fuzz.
April 16

5
Masayoshi Takanaka
(Aragon Ballroom)
The virtuosic City Pop guitarist brings a much-needed dose of sunshine to Chicago after a long winter.
April 7