Celebrating Chicago's vibrant and booming
contemporary classical music scene!
350+ musicians
88 composers
25 ensembles
54 world premieres
5 sound installations
artist receptions
forums
2-day marathon
Spearheaded by Augusta Read Thomas
Augusta Read Thomas and Stephen Burns, Co-Curators
Reba Cafarelli, Festival Manager
The Ear Taxi Festival is made possible by significant support from:
Cynthia Mead Sargent
The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation
Sally Mead Hands Foundation
Sanford J. Grossman Charitable Trust
Irving Harris Foundation at the request of Joan Harris
The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc. The Amphion Foundation, Inc.
Participants
Learn more about the composers, performers, and curators behind this ground-breaking festival of contemporary classical music.
Events
Ear Taxi Festival events will take place at 6 venues throughout Chicago. Find the latest schedule along with information about ticket sales.

Donate
Never before has the Chicago contemporary classical music community put on a festival of this magnitude. Your support is needed.