Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Discount

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Discount

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra offers discounted student tickets starting at $18 for most eligible concerts, making live orchestral performances more affordable for students. Student pricing is available for select concerts and seats, with eligible performances typically released 1–4 weeks before the concert date. Students can purchase up to two discounted tickets per concert, while same-day student tickets are generally priced at $25, subject to availability. Student ticket offers apply only to qualifying performances and cannot be exchanged, refunded, or used for group reservations.

How to Claim the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Discount

To get the CSO student discount, visit the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's student ticket page and browse the calendar of concerts offering student pricing. Select an eligible performance, choose from the seats marked with student pricing, and complete your purchase online. Admission requires a valid student ID for every student ticket, which is checked by ushers at the venue before entry. Unlike many retail student discounts, no third-party verification service such as UNiDAYS or Student Beans is used; verification takes place by presenting your current student ID at the concert.