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Civic Opera House Events & Tickets

Civic Opera House in Chicago, IL has 77 upcoming events: 5 concerts, 45 theatre shows, and 27 arts events. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Civic Opera House

The Civic Opera House, also often referred to as the Lyric Opera House, is an opera house located at 20 North Wacker Drive in Chicago. The Civic's main performance space, named for Ardis Krainik, seats 3,276, making it the second-largest opera auditorium in North America, after the Metropolitan Opera House. Built for the Chicago Civic Opera, it has been home to the Lyric Opera of Chicago since 1954 and the Joffrey Ballet since 2021. It is part of a complex with a 45-story office tower and two 22-story wings, known as the Civic Opera Building that opened November 4, 1929 and features Art Deco details.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Ogilvie / Union (West Loop)Ferry terminal170 m · 3 min walk
  • Madison/WellsMetro station240 m · 4 min walk
  • Washington/WellsMetro station250 m · 4 min walk
  • Union Station/Willis TowerFerry terminal320 m · 5 min walk
  • Ogilvie Transportation CenterTrain station390 m · 6 min walk
  • Chicago Union StationTrain station400 m · 7 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • CME ParkingMulti-storey car park100 m · 2 min walk
  • The Poetry GarageMulti-storey car park190 m · 3 min walk
  • 217 West WashingtonMulti-storey car park210 m · 3 min walk
  • Franklin CenterMulti-storey car park240 m · 4 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • One North KitchenRestaurant60 m · 1 min walk
  • EavesRestaurant · european80 m · 1 min walk
  • Rittergut Wine BarBar100 m · 2 min walk
  • Kinsley By FairgroundsCafé · cafe100 m · 2 min walk
  • RiversRestaurant110 m · 2 min walk
  • Espresso and MilkCafé · coffee shop110 m · 2 min walk
  • FARERestaurant120 m · 2 min walk
  • Noodles & CompanyRestaurant · pasta140 m · 2 min walk

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Civic Opera House: FAQs

What's on at Civic Opera House?

Civic Opera House has 77 upcoming events. Next up: Lyric Opera of Chicago - Don Giovanni on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Where is Civic Opera House?

Civic Opera House is located at 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL, 60606.

How big is Civic Opera House?

Civic Opera House has a capacity of around 3,563.

What is the nearest station to Civic Opera House?

The nearest station is Ogilvie / Union (West Loop) (Ferry terminal), about 170 m from Civic Opera House.

Which hotels are closest to Civic Opera House?

The closest places to stay are Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop (140 m), La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown (140 m), and THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (370 m).

Where can I park near Civic Opera House?

Public car parks near Civic Opera House include CME Parking (100 m), The Poetry Garage (190 m), and 217 West Washington (210 m).

When did Civic Opera House open?

Civic Opera House opened in 1929.