2026/27 African American Network Concerts & Events
The African American Network invites you to its 2026/27 season, celebrating Black composers, conductors and performers across genres including classical, jazz and new music. Enjoy celebrations, artist meet-and-greets and networking events. Everyone is welcome!
The 2026/27 Season
Learn more about select concerts that include African American Network celebrations, artist meet-and-greets and networking events — connect, engage and be moved.
The next event:
The Majesty of Chicago Jazz: Howard Reich in Conversation
Friday, October 2
6:00 AAN Event in Grainger Ballroom
8:00 Freedom Riders with special guests Kurt Elling & Lizz Wright
Joined by acclaimed vocalists Kurt Elling and Lizz Wright, the Freedom Riders, a groundbreaking international jazz collective, provides a soundtrack to the global civil rights movement. Before the concert, attend the season’s first African American Network event: a panel featuring former Chicago Tribune critic Howard Reich with local jazz luminaries Dee Alexander, Orbert Davis and Reginald R. Robinson. Drawing on more than three decades of coverage, Reich will discuss his new book, The Majesty of Chicago Jazz: Twenty-Five Visionaries Who Define the City’s Sound.
Tickets start at $40 with promo code AANSEASON. A separate free event ticket is also required.
Remaining concerts with events throughout the season:
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Concert & Event Package
Secure your tickets to three or more concerts and receptions in one easy order.
- Select from the best available seats.
- Enjoy flexible ticket exchanges if your plans change.
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Individual Concert Tickets
Order concert tickets when it makes the most sense to you. Prices and availability may change. A separate free event ticket is required for all concerts with events.
- Access your specially priced tickets using promo code AANSEASON.
- Your special concert ticket pricing will appear as an option when selecting seats for the concert with the promo code applied. For concerts with an event, a separate, free event ticket is also required.