All tickets for both Chicago Dancing Festival performances at the Harris Theater have been distributed, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out! There are still two opportunities to for you to participate in the Festival that has become synonymous with excellence.

2015 Chicago Dancing Festival Gala
Friday, Aug 28, 5:30PM
Museum of Contemporary Art

Honoring Festival Founder, Internationally-Renowned Choreographer & Chicago native, Lar Lubovitch

An evening of spectacular dance and dinner, beginning with pre-performance cocktails, a one-night-only performance featuring artists from the nation’s top dance companies, followed by lavish dinner, dessert and dancing amidst the stunning Museum of Contemporary Art surroundings and outside terrace. 

5:30pm Cocktails 

6:30pm Performance - Edlis Neeson Theater

Brian Brooks Moving Company
Guest Artists of The Joffrey Ballet
Soloists from American Ballet Theatre
Guest Artist from Limón Dance Company
Miami City Ballet 

Post-performance Dinner on the Terrace

Summer Cocktail Attire

This is a paid event. See the Festival website for details.

Dancing Under The Stars - 2015
Saturday, Aug 29, 7:30PM
Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park

The Chicago Dancing Festival wraps up its 9th season of free dance performances with a stunning grand finale: Dancing Under the Stars. A powerful line-up is sure to deliver an unforgettable evening of the finest dance at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.

Chicago Human Rhythm Project
with members of Ensemble Español and Trinity Irish Dance
In the Meantime by Lane Alexander
World Premiere - Commissioned by the Chicago Dancing Festival

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre*
Sandpaper Ballet by Mark Morris 

The Joffrey Ballet 
In Creases by Justin Peck 

Miami City Ballet*
Sweet Fields by Twyla Tharp

Soloists from American Ballet Theatre

Brian Brooks Moving Company 
Torrent by Brian Brooks 

*Chicago Dancing Festival company debut

All programs subject to change

No tickets are required for the closing night performance at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Please note that fixed seating at the Pavilion is available on a first-come-first-served basis as well as lawn seating. The “Dancing Under the Stars” program will be projected on a video screen viewable in the lawn.