Nichols Concert Hall Ticketing Policy and Reservations
The Music Institute of Chicago is pleased to host five resident ensembles (Apollo's Fire, Chicago a capella, Civitas Ensemble, Rembrandt Chamber Musicians and worldclassmusic.live) to Nichols Concert Hall for the 2026-2027 season.
These partnerships includes a range of public performances showcasing the breadth and depth of great music-making in Chicago and beyond and compliments the Music Institute's "Nichols Concert Hall Presents" series as well a robust calendar of Music Institute of Chicago faculty and student performances and other special events. In addition, resident ensembles will expand enrichment opportunities available to Music Institute of Chicago students through master classes and other educational offerings.
How to request free tickets for Nichols Concert Hall Resident Ensemble performances
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Registered Music Institute of Chicago students may request
a complimentary ticket for themselves plus two guest.- If you have more than 1 student enrolled at MIC, you will need to make separate orders for each registered student.
- If you have more than 1 student enrolled at MIC, you will need to make separate orders for each registered student.
- If additional tickets are needed, they can be purchased separately.
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All seating is General Admission. Official tickets will be issued by the participating organization via EMAIL or held at the BOX OFFICE before the performance.
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Ticket registration opens three weeks prior to the scheduled event and closes 48 hours before the event.
Please Note:
Only register for an event if you are able to attend. Attendance will be checked after the event. Those with more than 2 missed performance reservations will be be unable to request free tickets to future events.
Schedule of ticketed Events
OCTOBER 2026
Nichols Concert Hall presents: Matthew Hagle, From Page to Piano
Friday, October 9 at 7:30 PM
The interplay between music and literature has fascinated artists and audiences for centuries. In this program, pianist Dr. Matthew Hagle explores three masterpieces inspired by the written word: Brahms’ somber and introspective Four Ballades, Ravel’s evocative and virtuosic Gaspard de la nuit, and Schumann’s quintessentially Romantic Kreisleriana. Come and hear how these great composers transformed literary characters, images, and ideas into music of uncanny depth, drama, and beauty.
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MIC Resident Ensemble: Civitas Ensemble
Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 PM
Civitas Ensemble celebrates a new season with lively piano trios. Violinist Yuan-Qing Yu, cellist Kenneth Olsen, and pianist Winston Choi present music by Leonard Bernstein, Paul Schoenfield, and Franz Schubert.
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Special Event: Lyric Opera of Chicago: "Earth to Kenzie"
Saturday, October 24 at 3:00 PM
This fall, Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2026, Opera in the Neighborhoods education program presents: "Earth to Kenzie," an opera created especial for kids (ideal for grades 3-6).
You’ll meet Kenzie, a fifth grader with homework, asthma, and a big imagination. When she and her mother have to move into a family shelter, Kenzie finds refuge in the world of video games alongside her avatar, Edwin, in her quest for confidence — and a way home.
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MIC Resident Ensemble: Chicago a capella presents: Northern Lights
Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM
Program and Music Direction by John William Trotter
Through music from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, we bring the beauty, mystery, and wonder of the far north to life. Filled with luminous harmonies, breathtaking landscapes, and timeless stories, Northern Lights invites you to experience a world shaped by nature, folklore, and light.
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