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About Chicago Symphony Center
Welcome to the Chicago Symphony Center, home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Located at 220 S. Michigan Ave with an additional entrance at 67 E. Adams St, this concert hall complex combines the iconic Orchestra Hall with flexible event spaces, hosting CSO performances, Symphony Center Presents tours, chamber ensembles, jazz nights, and the annual Symphony Ball. Whether you’re attending a performance or planning a reception, we’ve got you covered with seating details, parking, easy transit access, and nearby hotel and dining options.
Seating and venue layout are best viewed on the official CSO plan-your-visit pages, where you can explore seating by great seats and by the section you want in Orchestra Hall. Our guide highlights practical tips to help you secure your seats efficiently and enjoy a smooth visit.
Plan your arrival around convenient parking at Grant Park South Garage (325 S. Michigan Ave) with CSO parking accounts and validated rates for many performances. For easier access, valet service is available at the 67 E. Adams St. entrance for select events. Public transit is highly convenient: the Adams/Wabash CTA L station is just one block west, with multiple CTA bus routes and nearby Metra connections. After the show, a walk through downtown Chicago offers plenty of dining and nightlife options.
Nearby hotels within walking distance include the Congress Plaza Hotel and the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, along with several other downtown properties. For a comfortable stay, we’ve highlighted affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and dining to simplify your planning. If you’re browsing for a multi-day stay or hosting an event at the Symphony Center, Orchestra Hall can accommodate large receptions with a capacity around 2,500 across the event spaces.
Notable events at the venue include Chicago Symphony Orchestra performances, Symphony Center Presents touring ensembles, jazz showcases, and the annual Symphony Ball. Orchestra Hall was expanded and renovated, and the Symphony Center opened in 1997, continuing to serve as a premier Chicago arts destination without a permanent renaming.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address and entrances: 220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604; additional entrance at 67 E. Adams St.
- Venue type: Concert hall complex (Orchestra Hall) and multi-space venue within Symphony Center; home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
- Seating capacity: Orchestra Hall seats 2,522; entire event space capacity commonly cited around 2,500 for receptions/large events.
- Seating charts: Official CSO plan-your-visit pages provide seating charts by seat and by section for Orchestra Hall.
- Parking: Grant Park South Garage (325 S. Michigan Ave) with CSO parking accounts; validated rates available; valet service at 67 E. Adams St. entrance for select performances.
- Transit: Adams/Wabash CTA L station is one block west; multiple CTA bus routes service the area; Metra connections nearby.
- Nearby hotels: Congress Plaza Hotel and Palmer House, Hilton Chicago are within walking distance; other options include several downtown hotels within a short walk.
- Notable events hosted: Chicago Symphony Orchestra performances, Symphony Center Presents (touring ensembles, chamber, jazz), and Symphony Ball (annual fundraiser).
- Renovation/renaming: Orchestra Hall was expanded/renovated, with Symphony Center opening in 1997; no demolition or permanent renaming of the venue.