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Christmas Music & Theater

CSO: Merry, Merry Chicago!

December 18, 2024 - December 23, 2024

This event occurs weekly,
on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturday

Photo credit: Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Location

Symphony Center

220 S. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60604

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Description

Enjoy a holiday program filled with holiday songs, carols and festive surprises, including a rousing encore of Christmas in Chicago. It features members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Chorus.

Event cost: $75-plus

Event times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 1 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday; 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 20-23, 2024

Additional Information

Website: https://cso.org/performances/24-25/cso-featured-concerts/merry-merry-chicago/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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