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About Madame Zuzu’s

Madame Zuzu’s is a one-of-a-kind destination in Highland Park, combining a tea shop, a record shop, and an intimate live-arts venue. Since opening in 2012 and relocating to its current historic space at 1876 1st Street in 2020, this small-venue experience has hosted a variety of performances—from Sufi and Rumi-inspired events to experimental synth sets. With a flexible seating model, built-in stage, and a warm, communal atmosphere, Madame Zuzu’s is ideal for discovery and intimate performances.

Whether you’re exploring new music, catching a rare spoken-word event, or enjoying a quiet tea before a show, you’ll find a welcoming space that prioritizes connection and creativity. Below you’ll find practical details to help you plan your visit, including seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options.

Venue details: Madame Zuzu’s operates as a tea shop and record store with an open venue for live performances. Seating is flexible with a built-in stage, accommodating roughly the best available price attendees in a cozy, historic setting. Parking includes free street parking, a small adjacent lot, and nearby metered spots. The venue sits one block west of Ravinia Metra (UP-N), providing straightforward access for guests using Metra service to Ravinia Park. Nearby lodging includes Courtyard by Marriott Highland Park (about 3.3 miles away), among other local options. For planning, consider checking official social channels and the venue website for the latest show listings and any event-specific details. To enhance your visit, we’ve included affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant partners below.

Note: For rescheduled events or new dates, we will indicate “RESCHEDULED from its original date” or “Date to be announced” where applicable. If you’re browsing by date, treat each performance as a standalone experience—even on multi-day calendars.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Current address: 1876 1st Street, Highland Park, IL 60035.
  • Venue type: tea shop + record shop + open-venue for live music and arts.
  • Seating capacity: approximately 35–50 seats (historic/typical small-venue range).
  • Seating chart: no public seating chart; flexible seating with a built-in stage.
  • Parking: free street parking, a small adjacent lot, and nearby metered spots.
  • Transit: one block west of the Ravinia Metra (UP-N) stop; Metra service to Ravinia Park is common for events.
  • Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Highland Park (3.3 miles away) among local lodging options.
  • Notable events: opened in 2012; hosted limited-run performances (e.g., Sufi/Rumi-inspired events; synth jam by Billy Corgan) and later relocated to the current Highland Park location in 2020.
  • Demolished/renamed: original Madame Zuzu’s at 582 Roger Williams Ave closed in March 2018; current venue operates at 1876 1st Street.