Student Tickets at Symphony Center
Symphony Center welcomes students with special offers and opportunities to connect with other music lovers.
How to Purchase Student Tickets
Step 1
Visit the calendar listing of performances with student ticket availability.
Step 2
Select your desired concert and add seats to your order. Only seats eligible for student ticket pricing will display.
Step 3
Proceed through the checkout process. By default, an eTicket will be sent to you.
Step 4
Attend the concert! Don’t forget to bring your Student ID to show it to an usher as you enter the venue.
Become a Student Subscriber
For the 2022/23 season, students can subscribe to a Create Your Own series of three or more performances and save 30-50% off standard ticket prices. Order a student CYO subscription »
Specially Priced Tickets for Teen Arts Pass Tap Participants
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association is an inaugural partner of Teen Arts Pass (TAP), a program of Urban Gateways. With TAP, participating teens ages 13-19 can access specially priced tickets for select concerts. Learn more and sign up »
Become a CSO Student Ambassador
CSO Student Ambassadors are college students who are passionate about connecting with their student communities through orchestral music experiences. Learn more »
College Night is November 5
Enjoy a complimentary casual dinner, mingle with new friends and meet CSO musicians before a fabulous concert in Orchestra Hall. All-inclusive tickets for college students are just $15! Get tickets »
Student Ticket Policies
All student ticket holders must have a valid student ID. Only students with valid IDs are admitted with student tickets. An individual student ID is required for each student ticket.
- Student tickets cannot be exchanged for a different seat at the Box Office.
- Tickets purchased on the day of the performance are $20.
- There are no refunds or exchanges for student tickets.
- Student ticket offers cannot be applied to a group reservation.
- Student tickets are usually made available about one month in advance of the concert date.
- Student ticket offers are for select concerts only and are subject to change at any time.
- Seating restrictions apply. All artists, programs and prices are subject to change.
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