College Night at the CSO is a semiannual event for college students that includes a preconcert pizza dinner, Q&A session with a CSO musician and concert with a $15 student ticket

Please note that student ticket policies apply for all College Night orders.


2024/25 Season College Nights

Liszt & Bruckner 3

Saturday, November 16

Liszt & Bruckner 3
Experience the grandeur of Bruckner’s Third Symphony, with its awed silences and towering brass chorales. Francesco Piemontesi brings power and panache to Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto. Learn more »

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Canellakis Conducts Rachmaninov

Saturday, April 5

Canellakis Conducts Rachmaninov
Karina Canellakis presents Sibelius’ majestic portrait of the sea, Dvořák’s tone poem about a dove’s prophetic song and Rachmaninov’s sumptuous, autumnal masterpiece. Learn more »

Student tickets become available March 5.

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College Night Schedule
Pizza 5:30 | Pizza and cookies

Buntrock Hall & 2nd floor Rotunda

Beginning at 5:30, students are invited to enjoy complimentary cookies and pizza. Seating is available on a limited basis in Buntrock Hall and on the second floor of the Rotunda. Meet new people, participate in CSO Student Ambassador-led activities or just have a conversation with your group. Refreshments served while supplies last, until 7:30.



Q & A6:30 | Q&A

Buntrock Hall

A CSO Student Ambassador leads a preconcert conversation with a CSO musician. Learn more about the evening’s program and what it means to be a member of the CSO.


Chicago Symphony Orchestra7:30 | Concert

Orchestra Hall

Enjoy a concert performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Founded in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is consistently hailed as one of the greatest orchestras in the world.



College Night: What to Expect

Learn more about the College Night experience. This visual narrative takes readers through the College Night experience, from buying tickets to concert time.

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