The Auditorium Theatre, designed by famed architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler, opened on December 9, 1889, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975. Historic Tours take patrons behind the scenes and view it as few do. The tour includes legendary accounts of how and why the theatre was built; stories of the many artists who graced its historic stage; and a closer look at the brilliant 24-karat gold-leafed ceiling arches, hundreds of Sullivan’s beautifully restored intricate stencil patterns, stained glass muses at the entrance, and murals by Charles Holloway and Albert Fleury.
The Auditorium Theatre is fully committed to the health and safety of our patrons and our staff. In light of the increased numbers of new COVID cases in Chicago, for this event patrons 12 and over are REQUIRED to show proof of vaccination at the door or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of entry. Guests under 12 may gain entry by wearing a mask at all times.
Anyone who cannot provide the required documentation at the door, or refuse to wear a mask, will not be allowed entry to the event or be asked to leave.
Limit of 15 people per tour. Tours are approximately 80-90 minutes in length.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES AND TIMES
Thursday, September 2: 10:30AM and 12:30PM
Tuesday, September 7: 4PM and 6PM
Monday, September 13: 10:30AM and 12:30PM
Sunday, September 19: 1PM and 3PM
Tuesday, October 12: 4PM and 6PM
Monday, October 18: 10:30AM 12:30PM
Sunday, October 24: 1PM and 3PM
Thursday, October 28: 10:30AM and 12:30PM
Have you seen our FREE Virtual Tour yet?
Watch our 20-minute Virtual Tour, hosted by Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan. This FREE mini-tour features highlights of the full-length in-person Historic Tour.