2025/26 Latino Alliance Concerts & Events
The CSO Latino Alliance invites you to its 12th anniversary season of highlighting Latino composers, conductors and artists. Through concerts, receptions and educational events, the group connects the CSO to Chicago’s diverse community, encouraging individuals and their families to experience timeless music.
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NUESTRAS NOCHES EVENT TICKETS
For concerts with a Nuestras noches event, a separate, free event ticket is also required. Your concert ticket pricing will be adjusted after you have added your seats to the order.
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Stay tuned for the 2026/27 Latino Alliance concerts & events season announcement — subscriptions coming soon!
DiDonato Performs Neruda Songs | MAY 7
Noche de poesía
Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s evocative writing is the inspiration for Neruda Songs, Peter Lieberson’s heartbreakingly sensuous song cycle, performed by 2025/26 CSO Artist-in-Residence Joyce DiDonato and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. After the concert, join the Latino Alliance for a meet-and-greet with conductor Edward Gardner and Joyce DiDonato in Grainger Ballroom.
SEP 26 Concert RESCHEDULED
Aida Cuevas: 50 Years Singing to México | MAY 15
Noche mexicana
Journey through decades of iconic hits, including "El Pastor," "Quizás Mañana" and many more — all performed with Cuevas' signature elegance, artistry and heartfelt authenticity. Following the concert, network with other Latino Alliance members in Grainger Ballroom.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO TICKET HOLDERS
The Aida Cuevas: 50 Years Singing to México concert, originally planned for Friday, September 26, 8:00 p.m., has been rescheduled to Friday, May 15, at 8:00 p.m.
The concert program remains unchanged. Your tickets for the original September 26 concert date will be honored for the rescheduled date of May 15. No further action is required.
Tango After Dark | FEB 28
Direct from Argentina, Tango After Dark ignites the stage with the captivating artistry of tango. Led by World Tango Champion Germán Cornejo, a stellar cast of dancers, singers and musicians performs Astor Piazzolla’s iconic music. The show illustrates the “splendid, sensual, imposing extravagance of Argentine Tango at its very best” (DanceTabs). Don’t miss this electrifying performance!
Step into the rhythm with a preconcert tango class
Warm up for the evening with the passion and elegance of Argentine tango! Enjoy a preconcert tango class hosted by the CSO Latino Alliance, with support from the Consulate General of Argentina in Chicago, from 6:00-7:00 in Symphony Center's Grainger Ballroom. The class will be led by Jorge Niedas, co-founder, artistic director and choreographer of Tango 21 Dance Theater who will guide participants through the fundamentals and spirit of tango. Open to all Tango After Dark ticketholders on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. No separate ticket required. Doors open at 5:45.
Classical Elements | MAR 21
Family concert perfect for ages 5-12
Conductor Mei-Ann Chen and members of the CSO embark on a musical exploration of air, fire and water. Journey through a musical depiction of the elements that help to create balance on planet Earth, and discover how we are all part of that harmony.
Miles Davis at 100: Gonzalo Rubalcaba / Unlimited Miles | MAR 27
Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba — hailed as “among the most accomplished jazz pianists in the world today,” with “colossal technique and an unfettered musical imagination” (Chicago Tribune) — presents an exhilarating solo piano tribute to Miles Davis.
IMPACT: Showcasing Education & Community Programs of the CSO | MAR 15
Be inspired by the musicians who are learning, growing and serving Chicago through the programs produced by the Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Mother Goose & the Cabinet of Wonder | MAY 9
Family concert perfect for ages 5-12
Join legendary singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, members of the CSO and special guests for a joyful singalong with Mother Goose. This captivating program features traditional nursery rhymes adapted by Merchant and orchestrated for an array of instrumental groups. Be a part of this magical musical world of learning and imagination.