North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie

06/04/2026

We kicked off our 30th anniversary in April with a fun lineup of shows! Michael Feinstein made his first appearance at NSC in many years and we welcomed Tom Papa for the very first time.

Every show we present over the next year celebrates 30 years of North Shore Center whether they've performed here dozens of times or are appearing for the very first time!

06/04/2026

Partner with a Cultural Destination.

Looking for a meaningful way to connect your brand with engaged, loyal audiences? Become a sponsor of the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.

With more than 150,000 annual attendees, 517 events each year, 125,000+ email subscribers, and 800,000+ annual website visitors, sponsorship opportunities offer year-round visibility and community impact.

From digital marketing placements and electronic marquee recognition to naming rights and premier sponsorship opportunities, we can help create a partnership that aligns with your goals.

Join us in supporting the arts while elevating your brand throughout the North Shore and Chicagoland community.

📩 Contact Christopher Pepsnik at [email protected] to learn more.

Check out our upcoming shows here: northshorecenter.org/events-tickets/coming-soon/

06/02/2026

Jay and the Americans are coming to the George Van Dusen Theatre on July 7 in Skokie!

As a special thank you to our social media followers, we're offering 10% off tickets through June 5 with code MAGIC10.

To redeem your discount on Ticketmaster.com, click "Unlock" on the event page, enter code MAGIC10, and then select your tickets. Your discount code MAGIC10 can then be applied at checkout.

Join us on July 7 for an evening of classic hits including Come a Little Bit Closer, Cara Mia, She Cried, and This Magic Moment.

Offer valid through June 5 and cannot be applied to previously purchased tickets.

06/02/2026

NSC Presents Toad the Wet Sprocket | Rings: The Acoustic Tour

Celebrating 40 years as a band, Toad the Wet Sprocket returns for their first-ever all-acoustic tour. Featuring reimagined versions of beloved hits like "All I Want," "Walk on the Ocean," and "Fall Down," Rings: The Acoustic Tour offers an intimate evening of music spanning four decades of the band's acclaimed career. Inspired by their 2026 release Rings: The Acoustic Sessions, this special performance showcases fan favorites in a more personal, stripped-back setting. Special guest W***y Porter opens the evening.

📍 George Van Dusen Theatre | Skokie
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets start at $59

⏰ Presale begins Thursday, June 4 at 12 PM
🔑 Presale Code: RINGS
To apply the presale code, click “Unlock” on the Ticketmaster event page, enter code RINGS, and select eligible tickets after the code is accepted.

🎟 Public On Sale:
Friday, June 5 at 12 PM

Tickets available on Ticketmaster.com

Check out our upcoming shows here: northshorecenter.org/events-tickets/coming-soon/

06/01/2026

⚡ AC/DC's iconic "Thunderstruck" has been reimagined like you've never heard it before. ⚡

Fresh off the release of their stunning new acoustic arrangement of the legendary rock anthem, Italian guitar phenomenon is bringing their acclaimed live show to the North Shore Center this fall.

Known for transforming rock classics, pop favorites, and beloved film scores into breathtaking performances for four guitars, 40 Fingers has amassed millions of fans worldwide and earned praise from artists including Queen, Andrea Bocelli, and Andy Summers of The Police.

Experience the quartet's extraordinary musicianship live as they perform inventive arrangements of songs you know and love, from "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Africa" to themes from Star Wars, Harry Potter, and more.

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 George Van Dusen Theatre
🎟 Tickets available now on Ticketmaster.com

Watch their new "Thunderstruck" video and see why audiences around the world can't get enough of 40 Fingers.

05/27/2026

Maz Jobrani brings The Keep It Going Tour to North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 7 PM! 🎤

You may know Maz from Netflix stand-up specials, the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, or appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Grey’s Anatomy, and Shameless - now’s your chance to see him live.

🎟️ Get tickets now at Ticketmaster.com

05/26/2026

Deep Blue Something Official , the original band behind the global hit “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” is coming to Skokie on October 26 for a night of unforgettable ‘90s alternative rock. Formed in Denton, Texas in 1993, the band became an international sensation when “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” climbed to the Top 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #1 in the UK, launching a career that saw them tour alongside artists like Oasis, Collective Soul, Alanis Morissette, and Cheap Trick.

Now reunited and still making new music, Deep Blue Something continues to bring the same energy and sound that made them a defining band of the era. Catch them live at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie on October 26 and relive the soundtrack of the ‘90s. Tickets available now at Ticketmaster.com.

05/26/2026

NSC Presents: Feast A Da Funny

Featuring Tammy Pescatelli, Bret Ernst , and Pat Tomasulo of WGN Morning News, Feast A Da Funny brings stand-up comedy, family-style storytelling, and big laughs to Skokie this fall.

📍 George Van Dusen Theatre
📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 8 PM
🎟 Tickets start at $39

North Shore Center Presale: Wednesday, May 27 at 12 PM
Use Presale Code: RISOTTO
To apply the presale code, click “Unlock” on the Ticketmaster event page, enter code RISOTTO, and select eligible tickets after the code is accepted.

Public On Sale: Friday, May 29 at 12 PM

Tickets available through Ticketmaster.com

05/22/2026

NSC Presents Vitamin String Quartet. The globally renowned ensemble behind breathtaking string renditions of music by Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, BTS, The Weeknd and more comes to North Shore Center this fall.

📍 George Van Dusen Theatre | Skokie
📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets on sale now

Hear the music you love reimagined live in an unforgettable concert experience.

Get tickets now at Ticketmaster.com.