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Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
Start: 2025-12-27T16:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-27T18:00:00-06:00
Location: The Chicago Theatre

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December 25, 2025: Jun14
May24
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Uncertain Histories
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall was built as a memorial to the sacrifices of Union Civil War veterans and their families. According…
Loop
Event details
Saturday June 14, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Sunday May 24, 2026
4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Dec25
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, December 25th
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
Dec25
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Phantom of the Opera
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, December 25th
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Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Dec25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, December 25th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Dec25
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, December 25th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Riverwalk
Dec25
Sports & Recreation
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, December 25th
11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dec25
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, December 25th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Chicago Theatre
December 26, 2025: Dec26
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 26th
See all events in series
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
Dec26
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Phantom of the Opera
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 26th
See all events in series
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Dec26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 26th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Dec26
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 26th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Riverwalk
Dec26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 26th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Dec26
Sports & Recreation
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 26th
11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
See all events in series
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dec26
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
The magic of ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is back for a limited run this holiday season at The Chicago Theatre, December…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 26th
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
See all events in series
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Dec26
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
The magic of ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is back for a limited run this holiday season at The Chicago Theatre, December…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 26th
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
See all events in series
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Dec26
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 26th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Theatre
December 27, 2025: Dec27
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 27th
See all events in series
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
Dec27
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Phantom of the Opera
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 27th
See all events in series
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Dec27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 27th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Dec27
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 27th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Riverwalk
Dec27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 27th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Dec27
Sports & Recreation
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 27th
11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
See all events in series
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dec27
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
The magic of ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is back for a limited run this holiday season at The Chicago Theatre, December…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 27th
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
See all events in series
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Dec27
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
The magic of ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is back for a limited run this holiday season at The Chicago Theatre, December…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 27th
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
See all events in series
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State