Best in the midwest. From the surroundings, decor, and how the staff is dressed all contributes to the the amazing ambiance of this place. So romantic. Great evening with the inlaws and husband!

Saw the Chuck Jones/ Bugs Bunny live orchestra performance and it was spectacular. All the staff are helpful, if not a little old and very strict about the rules. I love the CSO so much, its excellent.

The music hall is beautiful with great sound regardless of seating. And the orchestra was fantastic! Very impressed! The older style with newer touches worked very well.

One of my favorite places on earth. The acoustics here are perfect, the symphony and its directors (I think Ive seen three world-renowned directors now) are on almost every top ten orchestra list, and their programming is always perfect.

Premier space for serious performances by world class artists, directors and groups. Chicago Symphony orchestra is a spot as well as institution that has impressed audiences for decades. The location on Michigan Avenue in Chicago is close to lake Michigan, the Art Institute, the Millennium Park and many other attractions. A destination in itself it will continue to please patrons for years to come.

The best orchestra in the Midwest. They have a great mission and help a lot of great causes.

It was amazing! I would definitely be interested in another concert. ***Advice*** reserve a parking spot south grand parking garage. Its maybe 100-250 feet from the building.

The place is very cool takes you back in time. The staff that work here are very nice and well dressed to fit the mood. The view area is good too you can see pretty good from almost any spot it seems.

Free concerts in the summer when they practice. Beautiful spot for lunch and a fantastic show!

I wish I had come here sooner, it was very enjoyable. I would recommend the lower balcony seating for sure. I will definitely be coming back.

Always something good to see and do at the Chicago Symphony Center. On this occasion, I went to a special program presented in celebration of the Chinese New Year. The program was excellent. A good mixture of song and dance. Definitely, a must see!

Really enjoyed the performance. The tickets were reasonably priced online. Tickets are 2x more expensive at the door than online, even if youre ordering online same day.

Had an excellent experience at the Symphony Orchestra. Saw my friends concert, who attends Roosevelt University, and I was amazed by the quality of music and performance.

Absolutely speechless after seeing Gustav Holsts the Planets in this world-class concert hall. Astounding acoustics, incredible interior... basically a hall sufficient in quality for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to play in. I highly recommend any classical music listener to watch at least one performance here, because regret is close to impossible.

What can I say!! This place is always a pleasure to visit, whether its a high school or college graduation or youre actually attending an orchestra!! The staff is as always super friendly and helpful!! Its always immaculate and everything is always in working order!!

We really enjoyed our time here. Incredible building and very friendly staff. The Harry Potter event was amazing!

Truly a world class orchestra and chorus. Chicago has a right to be proud of this gem and the beautiful building that houses it. If you are a student there are fantastic deals for you to take advantage of. It’s a great time for classical music here in 21st century Chicago.

For being a Chicago venue, we always find the Chicago Symphony Orchestra a low stress evening of entertainment. Very easy to get to by parking directly underneath at South Michigan Ave. Park then walk up the escalator to the entrance. The coat check, ushers, and bar staff are always very courteous. Of course, the music is incredible. Ranked 5th in the World and 1st in the USA, the musicians fill the Symphony Center with beautiful sounds.

Phenomenal orchestra! one of the best in the world!Ive seen Muti and Yo-Yo Ma several times here, amazing!I also enjoy the movie presentations - The Godfather & Home Alone were my favorite ones!

Was here for Distants Worlds music from Final Fantasy. All I can say is that this venue is fantastic (from the ground seats)! Very intimate feeling location overall. The only complaint is that the seats seem old and very tight together, so be ready to be cozy to the person next to you. Would love to come back and experience the Chicago Symphony.

Really neat old building. Great show

We went to watch Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The orchestra is so incredible and it becomes difficult to decide whether to watch them play or to watch the movie. Its so amazing and you forget that its not the movie score playing but its actually the orchestra. Everything is synced perfectly. We had box J and it was great seating. Note that in order to bring a drink into the seating you have to purchase their sippy cups.

Amazing experience. I watched Vivaldis four seasons led by Julian Rachlin. Earlier I watched Joshua Bell, Yo-Yo Ma.

Ive been in a number of Symphony Theaters in Europe and can tell for sure that Chicago Symphony Orchestra is absolutely great! Check for concert tours as well as for local programs and listen the best musicians right here in Chicago.

Spectacular venue! Pay extra and get a box seat. Feels like you could reach and shake hands with performers. Sound is fantastic. Schedule is loaded with a great variety.

The Symphony Center is a superb classical music venue, with excellent acoustics all round. We bought tickets for the CSO on the front section of the lower balcony, which were cheaper and still had a great view. They also have some very high quality free concerts, such as the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, which are amazing value. The staff are all lovely and having a box of free anti-coughing sweets in the foyer is a brilliant brainwave!

Amazing experience! I attended the Mozart concert in November. After I stepped my foot into the center, I can already felt the hospitality.

MLK SinfoniettaWonderful all around. Conductor Mel-Ann Chen is absolutely magnificent

My favorite in Chicago. CSO with great music director Muti️ and the best musicians ever. Music choices do not disappoint.

Love this place! We are the symphony subscribers. The customer services are wonderful and people are really polite and helpful. You will enjoy some world class performances from Muti, Robert Chen etc who are the well know performers of the world. CSO also bring some fun programs like movie series like Harry Porters which are just Amazing! Last but not the least, CSO is also focusing on culture exchange. They have been Asian countries and also bring Chinese performers to perform at every Chines New Year.

Great venue...but really, missing lightbulbs? Too classic & beautiful of a historical landmark to look like that. But nice performances if you get passed lacking background ambiance.

What can be said other than its the CSO. I will say the only thing keeps me from absolutely loving it here has the seating. It is quite narrow and firm. Im 6.3 and 200 pounds and I cannot fit in any section other than the gallery, where there is no seat in front of you. Luckily the gallery still has great views and acoustics. I really think that all of the seating needs to be redone in the off-season to bring it up to the same level as the performances that take place there.

Always an incredible experience. Weve been several times and are always rewarded with very moving pieces. A wonderful thing to do every month or so in Chicago!

The sound effect and vision is pretty good. Even its for student tickets. Quite satisfied.

Fabulous venue for music of all kinds particularly classical with perfect acoustics. Seats are comfortable and sound is good no matter where you are seating. (Picture: all decked out for Christmas.)

Always been a fan of symphonic music but never seen it live. This was my first experience being at a live symphony. As far as I was concerned the music quality exceeded my expectations. It was a wonderful venue and the music was amazing. It was very memorizing to watch the talented musicians all playing in unison.The venue is smaller than I expected but large enough. They do serve beer and wine and cocktails before and at intermission. The lobby is not large and the lines can get long.Overall, I truly enjoyed the symphony and would return.

Wow! A perfect venue for a great dinner. The Illinois Restaurant Association blew it out for this one. An Italian Feast at Symphony Center. Cant wait to see what is in store for next year!

An absolutely amazing experience.

Was there for a wedding in one of their event spaces. Very cool vintage building. Looks like some old French palace. Very cool. We also snuck into the box seats in the symphony hall, very cool. Great views and a cool balcony and a sweet park across the street for wedding photos. One of the best wedding venues Ive been to.

A wonderful way to ring in the Chinese New Year

Amazing concert at a beautiful venue. The orchestra did a stunning job of showcasing the complexity of the Final Fantasy music. If you get the chance to see a show here, take it.

Every time I attend a CSO concert, it is the highlight of the season. Listening to and watching some of the worlds greatest musicians perform is a dream come true. I am absolutely blown away by every performance.

Love going to the symphony! Incredibly talented musicians in a classic building. Use SpotHero app for less expensive parking in Grant Park North garage.

Muti was absolutely great!

The acoustics are supreme. historically beautiful

One of the best orchestras in the world. If you have a chance to hear them perform any of Mahlers works they will blow your mind.

Came here for one of the CSO All Access free concert. The music was wonderful and the concert hall is stunning. The only negative part of the experience was the aggressive attitude of the coat check person. I understand that it is a stressful and busy job but she was quite rude to the attendees.

A place of beauty, artistic expression and grace.

Lovely acoustics and really enjoyed the terrace seating... Its like getting an inside view of the instruments and musicians!

The orchestra and the Maestro were outstanding!

Great experience seeing the Chicago symphony Orchestra tonight!Quick tip: easiest way to meet an Uber after the show is by using the Adams St exit

Beautiful music, beautiful venue, beautiful night out! The bourbon was delish!

A beautiful orchestra in a beautiful venue. Thank you CSO for a wonderful concert! Would definitely recommend!!

Fantastic experience! The Soweto Gospel choir gave a fantastic and inclusive performance. Its much different from the other concerts/symphonies that happen, but still a lot of fun

It was amazing and I loved the concert so much.

Our Bagpipe Band played onstage for a graduation. The place (and pipe organ) are magical

2 Social Events on different occasions with a big gap in years at CSC has a bottleneck effect, madhouse, crowded with DIRE necessity for ventilation. It’s great that there are plentiful of seating, but food and drinks are NOT allowed.

My mom works here as a violinist. There are many shows that they do.

Love CSO programming! Went to my first movie showing/ symphony accompaniment. Looking forward to the next.

Great place to enjoy Hamilton! The acustics sounded amazing and nice drink selections and multiple bars!

Magnificent experience! Arrive 30 min before show time.

We went to see Common in conjunction with the Symphony Orchestra, it was like hip hop meets classical, he was very entertaining.

Fantastic concert (Mozart Requiem)!

This place is absolutely beautiful. This is truly one of the greatest things Chicago has to offer.

Literally was sweating bullets. You need to have the temperature regulated. It had to of been 79 degrees in there. Other than that it was a lovey show.

Great place. Great orchestra. Worth to come

Absolutely amazing! We saw the Cavalleria Rusticana and I was left with my mouth agape the whole time!

My friends and I had an awesome time at the DePaul Spring Concert here. They had a large drink selection outside the hall. Inside the theater is beautiful and it has amazing acoustics!

Love the movie concerts the best!

The CSO is world class- one of the top five in the world- And nevers let you down. Always top-level soloists. Very helpful committed dedicated Ushers and box office.

Amazing place to enjoy music. Comfortable and the acoustics of the place are great. Really immerses you in the music.

Great place to watch and listen to the symphony and special events. Must attend for music lover with history of the building.

Beautiful concert tonight with my friend composing one of the pieces. This event is an absolute must watch and the Symphony Center is absolutely gorgeous with wonderful performances throughout the year, I highly recommend it!

Great location where there is not a bad seat in the house. Located right on Michigan Avenue and across the street from the Art Institute. The acoustics in the hall are amazing as well. They offer a limited wine and beer selection for consumption during intermission. Have sex a number of performances as well as the orchestra performing the score to The Bride of Frankenstein. Cant wait to go back for another performance.

Symphony Rehearsal with conductor Muti. Beethovens 2nd and 5th Symphonies. Very entertaining conductor and the audience hanging on to every note. Enjoyed each piece of music.

Great to see the Gettys Christmas concert here- even from high up way back in the gallery we were drawn in to the celebration. Thanks!

Second visit to the CSO. Such a beautiful theater. We were in the upper level and still had a fantastic view.

One of the best symphonies in the world. I recommend catching a Muti performance if you can. A must do for any music enthusiast, local or visiting.

The best live music I have ever seen. Wonderful!

Went to see a new version of the Nutcracker. Very nice production with lots of dancing, beautiful backgrounds and live orchestra. As usual, first class auditorium with beautiful ceiling paintings and all else you would expect of a world-class orchestra hall!

Absolutely beautiful music. The Christmas performance was a must see. We will be returning soon.

Great venue. Lots of history

Love this place,i love music

Beautiful place. Kind of cramped if over 6 tall though

One of the Big 5 symphony/orchestras in the U.S. The music hall is smaller, but the symphony is marvelous, and the sound quality within the space excellent. Definitely worth a visit - a must for Chicago.

The most amazing orchestra playing music from the best movie. What a mind blowing experience from the most talented players.

Cant beat it. Live music. Great atmosphere

Great concert, I have been waiting for it whole quarter of the century

Great placeWe sneaked upstair on the VIP section in one of the conference we attended

The CSO is one of the best orchestras on the planet. Their performance was excellent.

I had a lovely evening with Branford Marsalis

We started to go to CSO on family days, but have come back for several other performances this season. Each time we are more and more impressed by the talent of the performers.

Blown away, staff was helpful and friendly, the orchestra=mind blowing,amazing!!

Amazing as always. Glad to have such a beautiful Orchestra in our city.

Great place for artistic performances, creativity and beauty. Conveniently located in the Chicago Downtown area.

I came to Distant Worlds today and it did not disappoint! I waited a decade to attend and I am glad Chicago was the venue I selected. Thank you to the staff working the event, you were very courteous and attentive; and thank you to Arnie Roth and the Distant Worlds Symphony, you are the best!

Great show. Great atmosphere. Great audience. Easy to get a cab after the show.

Great venue for great music from the CSO

Gorgeous! We loved the free cough drops. The music hall is beautiful with great sound regardless of seating. And the orchestra was fantastic! Very impressed! The older style with newer touches worked very well.

Great location, excellent sound, but that gallery seating is rough. Very high up and cramped seating with obstructed view from the railing. That said, theres a lot of other seating in the place that will improve the experience exponentially. Very friendly agents, clean and smooth operations, coat room available, good temperature (not too cold or hot during the show). The stage is versatile and accommodating to various stage setups. Pay for better seating and enjoy the evening!