Wednesday, Nov. 25 · 8:00 PM · Maurer Hall

Rickie Lee Jones

Rickie Lee Jones’ latest album Pieces of Treasure is a reunion with her lifelong friend, legendary producer Russ Titelman, co-producer of Jones’ star-making debut and Pirates. “a work of art...this is Rickie and Russ’ Kind of Blue.” - Jazziz

On sale for members: 8/19/2026
On sale for general public: 8/21/2026

Thursday, Dec. 3 · 8:00 PM · Maurer Hall

An Acoustic Christmas
Over the Rhine

Over the Rhine make a holiday stop to the Old Town School to deliver their gift of an acoustic Christmas. Join Karin and Linford for an evening of warmth, great songwriting, and community. 

On sale for members: 8/19/2026
On sale for general public: 8/21/2026

Thursday, Aug. 20 · 8:00 PM · Maurer Hall

Jake Xerxes Fussell

Jake Xerxes Fussell "is the rare contemporary to approach folk in its pure form...material handed down from bygone, hardened times,” according to The New Yorker. “He may be the leading interpreter of American folk music right now.” - NPR

Performing for the Fretboard Summit.

Friday, Aug. 21 · 8:00 PM · Maurer Hall

Deep Sea Diver (solo) / Hand Habits

Frontwoman Jessica Dobson of Deep Sea Diver's powerful voice and gnarled guitar solos give their propulsive, riff-laden indie rock a new level of yearning intensity. Hand Habits veer into the guitar-forward vibe of 90’s indie rock that exists in the same sonic universe as Aimee Mann or Neko Case.

Performing for the Fretboard Summit.

Friday, Aug. 28 · 8:00 PM · Szold Hall

Josh Rouse

Josh Rouse’s songs present themselves to you with an open heart, an innate intelligence and an absolute lack of pretension. “Like a baseball player who quietly hits 30 home runs every year...Josh Rouse's continued streak of excellence is easy to ignore and maybe even downplay a little” - Allmusic.com

Featured Events

Thursday, Aug. 20 · 6:30 PM · Hamilton Park (513 W 72nd St, Chicago, IL 60621)

Aunt Sarah
featuring Azania Drum and Soul Resonance with choreography by Zenzile Fatou

THIS THURSDAY! The first show in a FREE four part summer series presented by Old Town School's Community Ventures initiative Music Moves in partnership with the Chicago Park District. Based on Nina Simone's 1966 classic jazz composition Four Women, the project explores Simone's four women in dialogue with four feminine Orisha figures from the Afro Cuban Lucumí tradition. 

This 60 minute performance features incredible performances in drumming, dance, and even a special quartet made up of Chicago musicians created specifically for Cuatro Mujeres.

This event series is a part of Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks.

Friday, Sept. 4 · 7:00 PM · Gallagher Way (3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613)

The Budweiser Concert Series Welcomes:
Hippo Campus

On Friday, September 4, Hippo Campus will perform LIVE at Gallagher Way, with special guest The Back Alley, as part of the Budweiser Concert Series! Join us for an exciting evening of live outdoor music next to historic Wrigley Field.

VIP tickets will be available for a premium experience at the Budweiser Concert Series! Secure your ticket for exclusive access to the front of the stage, private terrace and bar, and priority restrooms.

Saturday, Sept. 12 · 8:00 PM · Maurer Hall

Madeleine Peyroux

The American singer Madeleine Peyroux began her career as a street performer in Paris, where she honed her unique blend of jazz, blues, and folk. Peyroux’s music is celebrated for its emotional depth, lyrical sophistication, and her ability to convey complex feelings with a timeless, soulful voice.

Sunday, Sept. 13 · 7:00 PM · Maurer Hall

Bettye LaVette

Bettye LaVette was hailed by The New York Times as “one of the great soul interpreters of her generation.” She is one of very few of her contemporaries who were recording during the birth of soul music in the 1960s and is still creating vital recordings today.

Sunday, Sept. 20 · 7:00 PM · Maurer Hall

Alejandro Escovedo
with special guest Clem Snide

Celebrated singer and songwriter, Alejandro Escovedo has as eclectic a background and body of work as any rock artist of his generation. “Escovedo has blended the lyricism of Bruce Springsteen and Jackson Browne with the raw power of the Stooges and the Velvet Underground...” - Rolling Stone

Tuesday, Sept. 22 · 8:00 PM · Maurer Hall

John Pizzarelli 
presents ‘Dear Mr. Bennett'

Join us for an intimate performance with world-renowned guitarist, vocalist, and Grammy Award-winning producer John Pizzarelli, who has spent four decades reinventing the Great American Songbook for new ears.

This event is a co-presentation with Chicago Humanities.

Thursday, Oct. 1 · 8:00 PM · Maurer Hall

Vieux Farka Touré

Often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara,” Vieux Farka Touré was born in Mali in 1981, son of the late, legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré. "A surging, festival-ready set from the Malian guitarist straddles desert blues, exotica-rock, tradition - and his superstar father’s legacy.” - The Guardian

Saturday, Sept. 19 · 8:00 PM · Szold Hall

anaiis

London-based polymath anaiis makes the kind of music that speaks to an innate sense of wonder. On her forthcoming album Devotion & The Black Divine, the songs swell with emotional clarity as she lovingly pushes herself beyond the edges of her comfort zone.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 · 8:00 PM · Maurer Hall

Lambchop
with special guest Daughter of Swords

After a run of memorable shows, including appearances at London’s Barbican and Primavera Sound, Lambchop returns to the road for a new series of intimate performances. Alex Sauser-Monnig, also known as Daughter of Swords, opens up the evening. 

Upcoming Concerts and Rescheduled Shows

visit oldtownschool.org/concerts for the full list

8/20 - 8/22 · Fretboard Summit

8/20 · 8:00 PM · Jake Xerxes Fussell

8/21 · 8:00 PM · Deep Sea Diver (solo) / Hand Habits

8/28 · 8:00 PM · Josh Rouse

8/30 · 7:00 PM · Asleep at the Wheel

9/2 · 7:30 PM · Olya Prohorova’s “Soviet Jazz”

9/9 · 7:30 PM · ¿Qiensave?

9/12 · 8:00 PM · Madeleine Peyroux

9/13 · 7:00 PM · Bettye LaVette

9/14 · 8:00 PM · Susanna Hoffs

9/16 · 7:30 PM · Bolokada Conde

9/19 · 8:00 PM · anaiis

9/20 · 7:00 PM · Alejandro Escovedo

9/22 · 8:00 PM · John Pizzarelli

9/23 · 7:30 PM · Gadan

9/24 · 8:00 PM · Beth Orton

9/25 · 8:00 PM · Donna Herula

9/29 · 8:00 PM · Lambchop

9/30 · 7:30 PM · World Music Chicago Festival

10/1 · 8:00 PM · Vieux Farka Touré

10/2 · 8:00 PM · Fruition

10/3 · 8:00 PM · The Dream Syndicate

10/4 · 7:00 PM · The Bad Plus

10/4 · 7:00 PM · Angelo De Augustine

10/8 · 8:00 PM · Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine (at Chicago Theatre)

10/9 · 8:00 PM · Rufus Wainwright

10/10 · 8:00 PM · Rufus Wainwright

10/12 · 7:30 PM · Indigenous Peoples' Day

10/14 · 7:30 PM · The Bolero Project

10/14 · 8:00 PM · Joshua Burnside

10/16 · 7:00 PM · Fugu Dugu

10/21 · 7:30 PM · Clinard Dance

10/23 · 8:00 PM · Judy Collins

10/24 · 8:00 PM · Judy Collins

10/28 · 7:30 PM · Día de los Muertos

10/31 · 8:00 PM · Marshall Crenshaw

11/1 · 7:00 PM · Billy Prine

11/4 · 8:00 PM · Lizzy & the Triggermen

11/4 · 7:30 PM · ImprovisAsian

11/7 · 8:00 PM · Lucinda Williams

11/8 · 7:00 PM · Lucinda Williams

11/10 · 8:00 PM · Lucinda Williams

11/11 · 8:00 PM · Lucinda Williams

11/11 · 7:30 PM · ConstelNation - The Bridge #2.11

11/13 · 8:00 PM · Liana Flores

11/14 · 7:30 PM · Twin Peaks: A Conversation With The Stars

11/18 · 7:30 PM · Flamenco Nights

11/21 · 8:00 PM · WHY?

11/22 · 7:00 PM · Cracker

11/25 · 8:00 PM · Rickie Lee Jones

11/25 · 7:30 PM · Black and White Gipsy Orchestra

11/28 · 2:00 PM · Mariachi Herencia de México: A Mariachi Christmas

11/28 · 5:00 PM · Mariachi Herencia de México: A Mariachi Christmas

11/28 · 8:00 PM · Mariachi Herencia de México: A Mariachi Christmas

11/29 · 3:00 PM · Mariachi Herencia de México: A Mariachi Christmas

12/2 · 7:30 PM · Parranda Gaitera

12/3 · 8:00 PM · Over The Rhine

12/4 · 8:00 PM · Bedouine

12/9 · 7:30 PM · Mousiki Parea

4/1/2027 · 8:00 PM · Kelly Willis & Radney Foster