Bach in Space in Chicago

Duration: ~75 minutes

Experience: Immersive concert

Age: 6+ | <14 w/ adult

At the piano: Christopher O'Riley

Seating: First come, first served

From

$45.00

In short What to expect

The universe and Bach's music have something in common: neither can be fully measured, only felt. Bach in Space brings them together. Experience stunning NASA and ESA footage filling a giant screen as a pianist performs Bach live, from The Goldberg Variations to The Well-Tempered Clavier. Powerful, delicate, always surprising. A concert you see as much as you hear.

Experience highlights

Lose yourself in the cosmos
Real NASA and ESA footage of galaxies and planets, larger than life on a giant screen
Let Bach be your travel companion
Bach’s masterpieces, played live by renowned concert pianists
Two infinities, one night
The vastness of space meets the precision of Bach, and they move in perfect sync
A universe of possibilities
Date night, a culture fix, or a gift for someone who loves space and music

On the day How it works

Arrive a little early
Doors close when the show starts, and latecomers won't be admitted. Please arrive 30 minutes early.
Take your seat
Head to your designated zone, get comfortable and prepare for liftoff
3, 2, 1... Bach
The lights go down, the first notes play, and the universe fills the screen

About the venueAthenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

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The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture stands as a historic landmark in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Completed in 1911, the building is defined by its ornate masonry and grand interiors. As the city’s oldest continuously operating off-Loop venue, these storied halls offer a sophisticated atmosphere rooted in architectural heritage and cultural tradition.