Teen Night at Symphony Center
March 1, 2027
5:30 Teen Night, Forte Event Space
7:30 Debussy, Mazzoli & The Firebird, Orchestra Hall
Tickets become available on February 12.
Overview
Teen Night is an annual event that brings teens from across Chicagoland together to enjoy community and classical music. Prior to attending a Civic Orchestra of Chicago concert in Orchestra Hall, teens are welcome to enjoy a pizza dinner, hands-on activities hosted in collaboration with partner organizations and a teen panel discussion.
Teen Night Schedule
5:30 | Pizza, Treats & Activities
Forte Event Space
Teens are invited to enjoy complimentary treats and pizza. Seating is available on a limited basis. Meet new people and participate in informal meet-and-greets and independent activities at your own pace. Refreshments served while supplies last, until 7:15 p.m. To access the Forte Event Space, enter Symphony Center through the doors at 67 E. Adams St.
6:30 | Teen Panel
Forte Event Space
Representatives of teen-centered programs at various Chicago arts institutions participate in a panel discussion about themes connected to the evening’s concert program.
7:30 | Debussy, Mazzoli & The Firebird
Orchestra Hall
Ken-David Masur leads a journey through myth and folklore with Stravinsky’s glittering fairy-tale ballet, Debussy’s vision of an underwater cathedral and Mazzoli’s ode to Orpheus. Learn more about the concert »
Ticket Information
Teen Night tickets become available two weeks before the date of the event and cost $5 for teens and any accompanying adults or children. A ticket is required to access the evening’s event and concert. No separate ticket or RSVP is required for the Teen Night preconcert event.
Ordering Tickets
- Click the “Order now” button below or on the concert webpage.
- Enter promo code TEEN in the upper right-hand corner of the webpage.
- For teens attending the Teen Night event in the Forte Event Space, select the appropriate number of “$5 ticket offer" tickets.
- For everyone else in your party attending the concert and/or Concert Companion Lounge, select the appropriate number of “Pay what you wish” tickets.
- When you have entered all the tickets for your order, click “Order now” to complete your order.
- Your tickets will be emailed to you from order@cso.org.
Questions about Teen Night can be directed to Patron Services by email or by phone at 312-294-3000.
