Sunday, Aug. 30 · 7:00 PM · Maurer Hall

Asleep at the Wheel

Founded in 1970 and inspired by Western swing and honky-tonk country, Asleep at the Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape, keeping the dance floors filled for more than 50 years. 

On sale for members: 6/17/2026
On sale for general public: 6/19/2026

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.

On sale for members: 6/17/2026
On sale for general public: 6/19/2026

Monday, July 27 · 8:00 PM · Maurer Hall

Billie Marten

Billie Marten is a consummate, young singer-songwriter who calmly posits herself at the top of the tree of not just British contemporary folk artists, but with British songwriters at large. 

Friday, Oct. 2 · 8:00 PM · Maurer Hall

Fruition

Fruition have built their genre-bending version of American roots music around harmony - not just the vocal interplay of the band’s three songwriters, but the deeper harmony created between five friends who’ve spent years on the road together.

On sale for members: 6/17/2026
On sale for general public: 6/19/2026

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.

Saturday, Nov. 14 · 7:30 PM · Maurer Hall

Twin Peaks: A Conversation With The Stars
feat. Ray Wise, Michael Horse, Kimmy Robertson, Sabrina S. Sutherland (executive director), Josh Eisenstadt

Hear from the stars of the cult classic show Twin Peaks and get a behind-the-scenes look into the series you know and love. Created by Mark Frost and David Lynch in 1990, the show has been named among the greatest television series of all time. Now’s your chance to meet some of your favorite cast members, get an autograph, and connect with fellow fans.

This event is a co-presentation with Chicago Humanities.

On sale for members: 6/17/2026
On sale for general public: 6/19/2026

Friday, June 26 · 8:00 PM · Maurer Hall

The Sullivan Sisters
with special guest Jonas Friddle

The Sullivan Sisters are a rising bluegrass band known for their striking instrumental skills, sibling harmonies, and distinctive blend of contemporary originals and traditional repertoire. Singer-songwriter, Old-Time banjo ace, and First Place winner of the Great American Song Contest, Jonas Friddle opens.

Friday, June 19 · 7:30 PM · Szold Hall

Juneteenth Celebration
featuring Freddie Dixon Blues Band

Join Old Town School in a Juneteenth musical celebration featuring powerhouse blues legends, the Freddie Dixon Blues Band! FREE concert (with suggested donation)!

Wednesday, June 17 · 7:30 PM · Maurer Hall

Tukkiman

TOMORROW: Tukkiman is an award-winning singer songwriter originally from Senegal. His music combines Afrobeat, Assiko, reggae, hip-hop, and pop. Tukki’s musical style is lush, melodic, powerful, and knows no borders.

Saturday, July 25 · 8:00 PM · Maurer Hall

DakhaBrakha

DakhaBrakha is a music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Their “ethno chaos” sound spans years of performances prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion, but war is in everything now. They masterfully blend Ukrainian traditional music with influences from around the world, resulting in an unexpected new music.

Friday, June 26 · 8:00 PM · Szold Hall

Tracy Bonham
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Burdens of Being Upright

Grammy nominee Tracy Bonham is a classically trained violinist, pianist, and vocalist turned alt-rock singer-songwriter. Her debut, The Burdens of Being Upright, achieved gold record status in 1996 spawning the chart-topping hit “Mother Mother” which has remained a powerful anthem for disenfranchised youth all over the world. 

Thursday, July 9 · 8:00 PM · Maurer Hall

Dehd

Dehd transports us to a world steeped in imagery. It’s a world painted in the sunset tones of summer romance and flickering old flames. No one writes about love quite like Dehd. They somehow make even heartbreak sound inviting.

Sunday, June 21 · 6:00 PM · Maurer Hall

National Tap Day
with Reggio “The Hoofer” McLaughlin

Celebrate Father's Day with America’s Tap Treasure and National Heritage Fellow Reggio “The Hoofer” McLaughlin as he presents his annual rousing celebration of footloose and fancy-free tap dancing!

Upcoming Concerts and Rescheduled Shows

visit oldtownschool.org/concerts for the full list

6/17 · 7:30 PM · Tukkiman

6/19 · 7:30 PM · Juneteenth Celebration

6/21 · 6:00 PM · National Tap Day

6/24 · 7:30 PM · Vagando

6/26 · 8:00 PM · The Sullivan Sisters

6/26 · 8:00 PM · Tracy Bonham

6/27 · 7:00 PM · Joel Styzens

7/9 · 8:00 PM · Dehd

7/10 - 7/12 · Square Roots Fest

7/13 · 8:00 PM · Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets

7/25 · 8:00 PM · DakhaBrakha

7/27 · 8:00 PM · Billie Marten

8/8 · 8:00 PM · John Doe & Exene Cervenka

8/20 - 8/22 · Fretboard Summit

8/28 · 8:00 PM · Josh Rouse

8/30 · 7:00 PM · Asleep at the Wheel

9/12 · 8:00 PM · Madeleine Peyroux

9/13 · 7:00 PM · Bettye LaVette

9/14 · 8:00 PM · Susanna Hoffs

9/19 · 8:00 PM · anaiis

9/24 · 8:00 PM · Beth Orton

9/29 · 8:00 PM · Lambchop

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

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

10/23 · 8:00 PM · Judy Collins

10/24 · 8:00 PM · Judy Collins

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

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

12/4 · 8:00 PM · Bedouine

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