Discover how Home and Abroad can make your travel planning easy! Explore sites, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, and shopping.

Auditorium Theatre

Auditorium Theatre
click for credits
X Image Credits
© K. Brugman
Type of Attraction
Entertainment Venues, Buildings & Monuments
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
Architecture, History, Music, Art
More information here...
Price: $20-$30
Check event schedule for prices.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this attraction or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
Map this attraction
View this attraction's website
Email a Friend

Find hotels near Auditorium Theatre

Traveling as a Group? Click here
Start Planning A Trip



About our Experts

Elizabeth Blackwell

Elizabeth Blackwell

City Expert
Elizabeth Blackwell began life as a Foreign Service brat, following her diplomat father on postings to Kenya, Iran, and Italy. But after graduating from Northwestern University, she was finally ready to put down some roots—and found that Chicago off... More »


Ryan Collins

Ryan Collins

Photographer
They say a picture's worth a thousand words, so hopefully this photo is enough. We don't have a bio of our photographer, Ryan Collins, but his work speaks volumes on its own. We hope you enjoy his photos as much as we have! More »


Sam Perkins-Harbin

Sam Perkins-Harbin

Photographer
Sam Perkins-Harbin is a Freelance Graphic Designer and Photographer living and loving in Chicago. If not found in front of his computer, he can be seen running around the town seeking cheap burritos and decent coffee. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts d... More »


Our City Expert's Tips


The Auditorium Theatre is one of Chicago's architectural landmarks, and well worth a visit if you like historic buildings. However, to get inside, you'll either have to buy tickets to a show (which could be anything from a Broadway hit like "Les Miserables," a pop concert, or a performance of "The Nutcracker" ballet), or schedule a tour. Tours are only given on Mondays, and you should call in advance to make a reservation.

History Buff
Even if you can't make it on a tour, it's worth walking around the theater's facade on Congress Parkway and Michigan Avenue to get an idea of its massive scale. At the time it was built (1889), it was the largest building in the world and the tallest building in Chicago.

Tips From Other Travelers



User Reviews



Photo Credits:
© K. Brugman