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Halloween Holidays Music & Theater

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert at Auditorium Theatre

October 25 @ 7:30 pm

Photo by Kelly A. Swift

Location

Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University

50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive

Chicago, IL 60605

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Description

Watch Tim Burton’s classic film The Nightmare Before Christmas on the big screen with live music from the Chicago Philharmonic. Families are welcome, and costumes are encouraged for this Halloween-themed concert experience.

Event cost: Ticket prices vary; see website for details

Event times: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/detail/tim-burtons-the-nightmare-before-christmas-in-concert-710723

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

Neighborhood: Chicago

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