The Bienen School of Music is pleased to present in-person concerts and events this winter. Updates to Ticket Office hours of operation will be posted to this page.
Ticket Office
Mailing Address
The ticket office is located at the southeast entrance of Pick-Staiger Concert Hall:
50 Arts Circle Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
Ticket Office Hours
Standard Operating Hours
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: Noon to 3 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Please note that our Ticket Office is operating with limited staffing during Northwestern's Wildcat Wellness period of remote instruction. Questions about concerts and events may be directed to events.music@northwestern.edu.
Reserving Tickets
How to Reserve Tickets
Online
Order online 24 hours a day. Find a concert in the Concerts & Events Calendar, then click to see its detailed description and click the link to "Reserve Free Tickets." All transactions are secure.
By Phone
Call 847-467-4000 during Ticket Office hours.
In Person
Visit the Ticket Office, located at the southeast entrance of Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, near Regenstein Hall and the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, on Arts Circle Drive.
Please note: The ticket office will mail most tickets directly to you. Tickets will be held at the Will Call desk if your order does not arrive in time for mail delivery. Any orders containing student tickets will be held at Will Call. Please bring a valid student ID with you to the performance to claim these student tickets.
As a courtesy to our audience members, we recommend that only children six years of age or older attend Concerts at Bienen performances.
Performance Venues
Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts
70 Arts Circle Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts is situated on the lakefront directly adjacent to Regenstein Hall of Music. The Ryan Center is home to three performance venues: Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, Shirley Welsh Ryan Opera Theater, and David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room.
Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall
The 400-seat hall, with main floor and balcony seating, features a 40-foot glass wall offering stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.
Download Galvin Recital Hall Seat Map
Shirley Welsh Ryan Opera Theater
Seating 163, this black box theater is a versatile space for intimate opera performances and recitals.
Download Ryan Opera Theater Seat Map
David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room
Located at the north end of the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, the space seats 120 and is used for small ensemble performances and student recitals.
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
50 Arts Circle Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall is a 989-seat hall, with main floor and balcony seating. The main lobby entrance for concerts is on the west side of the building (with revolving and regular doors).
Download Pick-Staiger Seat Map
Regenstein Hall of Music
60 Arts Circle Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
Regenstein Hall of Music connects directly to the new Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, with two connections between the buildings on each of Regenstein’s three levels. Regenstein Hall contains a 200-seat Master Class Room, which hosts performances, classes, and other events each year.
Cahn Auditorium
600 Emerson Street
Evanston, IL 60208
Cahn Auditorium is the largest performance space on campus, with more than 1,000 seats and an orchestra pit. The venue offers main floor and balcony seating. Larger Bienen School opera productions are held here.
Alice Millar Chapel
1870 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60208
Completed in 1962, this venue houses two chapels: the 700-seat Millar Chapel and the 125-seat Vail Chapel. The Chapel hosts religious services, music performances, lectures, and other events.
Parking
Our patrons may mark in the South Campus Parking Garage and the Segal Visitors Center garage south of Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. Parking is free weekdays after 4 p.m. and all day on weekends.
Ticketing Policies
- Discounts are provided to full-time students, school-aged children, and Northwestern University faculty and staff. To receive discounted tickets, patrons may be required to show identification; limit two tickets per discount ID.
- Northwestern faculty and staff members must present their valid WildCard in order to receive the 15% discount. The WildCard discount is not available for online purchases, but can be obtained by purchasing tickets over the phone, at our box office, or at the concert.
- All sales are final. Patrons may exchange tickets for an equal number of tickets to future Concerts@Bienen events for a $1 per ticket exchange fee. Exchanges must be made at least 24 hours prior to the event, during Ticket Office hours. You may elect to return your tickets as a tax-deductible donation to the Bienen School of Music.
- For subscription series, you may return your tickets for an account credit. The value will be stored in your account and may be applied to a future order. Account credit is never available for single-ticket purchases.
- Lost or misplaced tickets can be replaced at no charge.
For more information about ticket policies, call the Concert Management Office at 847-491-5441.
Group Ticket Information
Group rates are available on a sliding scale based on the size of the group:
10-19 guests receive 10% off
20-29 guests receive 15% off
30 or more guests receive 20% off
For group rate information
Call 1-847-467-4000 and ask to speak with the Ticketing Manager
Be sure to include the performance date and time, the number of guests in the group, any special seating considerations, and full contact information. Please note that an email request does not automatically guarantee a reservation. Please allow one business day for the Ticketing Manager to respond to requests. Group sales discounts cannot be split between multiple events. Discounts must be arranged a minimum of one business day in advance of the concert.