About
Cahn Auditorium is a world-class multi-purpose venue in Evanston, IL. Host to concerts, sports, and live entertainment — plan your visit with tickets, directions, and nearby dining & hotels.
8M+
Events Hosted
133M+
Guests Welcomed
73+
Years of History
Countless
Unforgettable Moments
- Venue Type
- Multi-Purpose Venue
- Capacity
- 75,033
- Built
- 1953
- Renovated
- 1986
- Owner
- Venue Group
Upcoming Events
NOV
4
Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart
8:00 PM CST • Jazz
NOV
17
Ana Gasteyer: Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular
8:00 PM CST • Pop
NOV
21
The Wood Brothers
8:00 PM CST • Folk
DEC
5
SOLD OUT - Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert (Early)
11:00 AM CST • Children's Theatre
DEC
5
Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert (Late)
3:00 PM CST • Children's Theatre
Location & Map
600 Emerson St.
Evanston, ILGet DirectionsGetting Here
Multiple lines nearby
Frequent service
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Hotels Nearby
The Plaza Hotel
From $650/night
Pod Times Square
From $189/night
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
From $425/night
Things to Do Nearby
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
Cultural Tours • 2.1 mi
Broadway Show Experience
Art & Museums • 1.8 mi
Central Park Bike Tour
Outdoor Adventures • 1.4 mi
Parking Nearby
Cahn Auditorium Official Lot
0.1 mi • $48
Pennsylvania Plaza Garage
0.2 mi • $38
Nearby Street Parking
0.4 mi • $18