University Park
University Park is a quiet Chicago Southland suburb about 30 miles south of the Loop, and its live-music life centers almost entirely on one institution: the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, voted the Southland's "Best Live Entertainment Venue" for five years running. The 1,171-seat venue is designed for large-scale productions including concerts, ballet, opera, and theatrical plays. Each year it presents more than 50 performances reaching more than 60,000 people. Programming ranges across national touring acts and Chicago-based artists, covering genres from jazz to opera alongside family-oriented shows. The center is currently marking 30 years of music, dance, and theater in the Southland. For residents who want bar-level live music on a given night, options are thin locally, making the Center the clear anchor of the area's music calendar.
Venues1
- The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University1 University Dr, University Park
Upcoming shows9
Saturday, October 3 · 1 show
Saturday, October 24 · 1 show
Wednesday, October 28 · 1 show
Friday, October 30 · 1 show
Saturday, November 7 · 1 show
Friday, November 20 · 1 show
Friday, February 12 · 1 show
Saturday, March 13 · 1 show
Carmina Burana
Presented by Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
