Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago.

Chicago Cultural Center is located at 78 East Washington, Chicago, Illinois 60602, across the street from Millennium Park. It is bordered by Michigan Avenue to the East, Randolph Street to the North, Washington Street to the South and Garland Court to the West.

Every year, the Chicago Cultural Center presents hundreds of free international, national, regional and local artists, musicians and performers, providing a showcase where the public can enjoy and learn about the arts.

Chicago Cultural Center > Calendar. Discover the free visual art and performance programs presented at the Cultural Center by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and its partners.

The exhibition program at the Chicago Cultural Center encompasses historic as well as contemporary art worldwide, with special emphasis placed on emerging and underrepresented artists who live and work in Chicago.

Take a tour the historic Chicago Cultural Center in-person, virtually or go on a video tour with cultural historian Tim Samuelson.

Building Tours reveal the storied history of the landmark Chicago Cultural Center – offered year round on Thursdays and Fridays at 1:15 p.m. Tours are FREE and led by volunteer docents and/or staff.

Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago.

Preston Bradley Hall reopened on July 1, and throughout the summer record-breaking crowds came to the Chicago Cultural Center to see the building’s crown jewel. Download more information, including the foreign language inscription translations (PDF)

Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago.