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Harris Theater

A woman with long reddish hair stands against a dark brown background, holding and playing a banjo. She wears a dark, patterned dress and looks confidently at the camera.

by David Witter | March 12, 2026

Rhiannon Giddens Brings the Silkroad Ensemble to the Harris Theater Giddens is the artistic director of the group founded by Yo-Yo Ma, which performs folk musical traditions from all over the world.

Orchestra playing below Christmas wreaths in orchestra hall.

by Todd Hieggelke | November 25, 2025

Music Top 5: December 2025

by Keidra Chaney | October 21, 2025

Damon Locks and the Black Monument Ensemble Imagine the City as Chorus The collective brings an intergenerational vision of resistance and community to the Harris Theater on October 24.

Musicians perform in front of a tall window at night in an otherwise dark room

by Todd Hieggelke | October 2, 2025

Music Top 5: October 2025

A man plays out of a trumpet with smoke coming out of it.

by David Witter | August 19, 2025

From New Orleans to Millennium Park: What to See and Hear at Chicago Jazz Festival 2025

Portraits of Takács Quartet + Julien Labro side by side.

by Todd Hieggelke | January 2, 2025

Music Top 5: January 2025

An ensemble of musicians performing on a stage in front of a projection of railroad imagery from the 19th century.

by Todd Hieggelke | October 29, 2024

Music Top 5: November 2024

by Dennis Polkow | October 17, 2023

Soothing A Slap: Dinis Sousa Steps In To Tour for Contrite Conductor

by Dennis Polkow | October 10, 2023

Shedding New Light on Diwali: Fareed Haque Scores New Dance Piece for Indian Holiday

by Dennis Polkow | March 11, 2018

Con Brio: The Incredible Shrinking Lyric Opera

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