Constellation

3111 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Constellation is a performing arts presenter with an emphasis on forward-thinking practices particularly in the areas of jazz, improvised, experimental, and contemporary classical music. Its programming fosters collaborations between disparate musical communities, helping to enrich and enhance a broader understanding of how these traditions have developed and intersected. Since it opened, Constellation has been dedicated to elevating and providing support to talented, ground-breaking, and excellent artists from Chicago and the world at large, producing events with the best production and audience experience possible. With expanding resources and a strengthened reputation, the venue seeks to do more to support the artists that perform at the space as well as the local artistic community in general.

Parking

Street parking can be found on Western Ave directly in front and across from the venue after 6PM. Parking is always available on Clybourn Ave and on Fletcher, Barry, and Campbell streets. Constellation no longer has a parking lot available for Constellation/Links Hall patrons.

Driving

From The Loop: Head west on Ida B. Wells Drive (Hwy 290). Take the exit to merge onto I-90 W. Take Exit 47A onto Fullerton Ave towards Western Ave. Continue onto Kennedy Western Ave towards N Western Ave and keep right. Turn right onto N Western Ave. In less than a half-mile the venue is on the right. 

Public Transportation

Constellation is accessible via the Blue Line EL Train. Take the line Inbound toward O’Hare. Exit at Western and follow the signs for the east side of Western Ave. Board the CTA #49 bus Northbound toward Berwyn. Exit bus at Western and Barry and in about 200 feet the venue is on the right.

Accessibility

Constellation has ground-level entry, wheelchair seating, and accessible washrooms. For more information or to request special accommodations, please email constellation.arts@atpluto.com.

COVID-19 Policy

As of August 3, Constellation requires all staff, performers, and audience members to present proof of vaccination upon entry to a show. They ask that you bring your vaccine card or a photo of it and show it to the door person before coming in. Masks are required indoors for all. For the most up-to-date venue COVID-19 information, please visit https://www.constellation-chicago.com/covid-policy.

Live Stream

The performances will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0hI8ev1eFM&list=PLRI3bQx5h_TDhroPx5aOduWb-MlxwRgqN&index=9.