Top Gun: Maverick in Concert

Top Gun: Maverick – Live In Concert with the Chicago Philharmonic

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Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: The Auditorium

About the Show:

The Auditorium and the Chicago Philharmonic continue the groundbreaking Auditorium Philms series with Top Gun: Maverick In Concert, a one-night-only presentation on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM.

Nominated for six Academy Awards® and winner for Best Sound, Top Gun: Maverick features a genre-defying score by Harold Faltermeyer, Hans Zimmer, Lady Gaga, and Lorne Balfe. The music blends 1980s synth nostalgia with sweeping orchestral drama and new thematic material, including the Oscar-nominated song “Hold My Hand.” The Chicago Philharmonic will perform the full score live as the film plays above the orchestra, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience this cinematic phenomenon with the full force of a symphony orchestra.

The Auditorium Philms Concert Series is a multi-year partnership between two of Chicago’s most iconic arts institutions. Since launching in 2023, the series has introduced tens of thousands of new audience members to live symphonic music through blockbuster films and U.S. premieres, performed by the Chicago Philharmonic on The Auditorium’s historic stage. The most recent installment, The Holiday in Concert, also featuring a Hans Zimmer score, sold out and left audiences breathless for more.

The concert also reunites the Chicago Philharmonic with Maestro Sarah Hicks, who collaborated with the orchestra for the historic 2024 Lollapalooza performance with Laufey, and the 2025 Ravinia Festival full orchestral performance with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.

Do312 VIP Pre-Flight Deck Party

The Auditorium, Do312, and Do312 MORE are taking Top Gun: Maverick in Concert to new heights with an exclusive VIP pre-party at The Auditorium. Start time is 5:30pm for this special pre-screening event.

Before the Chicago Philharmonic brings the film’s iconic score to life, guests will take over the stunning 6th Floor Gallery, the highest point in The Auditorium, for a high-flying pre-show experience featuring a complimentary cocktail, light bites from Jet’s Pizza, music, custom photo moments, and limited-edition Top Gun-inspired merch.

VIP guests will also get access to a private balcony experience and behind-the-scenes tour with sky-high views of the historic Auditorium, making this the perfect pre-show mission for fans ready to go full Maverick.

Dress as your favorite character, grab your aviators, choose your call sign, and join us before the show for a night that starts well before takeoff.

Tickets are $45 and space is limited. Add on the VIP Pre-Party experience at checkout when purchasing your tickets!

Terell Johnson & Rich Regan on Fox 32 Chicago

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About the Chicago Philharmonic

Founded in 1989 by musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra, the Chicago Philharmonic Society is dedicated to reimagining the orchestra concert experience. With nearly 200 musician members and a unique system of musician governance, Chicago Philharmonic is recognized as one of the most versatile, innovative, and ambitious orchestras in the country.

Chicago Philharmonic proudly collaborates with the world’s greatest artists across multiple genres. Past partnerships include Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Joshua Bell, Kishi Bashi, The Joffrey Ballet, English National Ballet, Tank and the Bangas, William Basinski, American Ballet Theatre, Ryan Speedo Green, and more.

Since Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 honoree Terell Johnson became Executive Director in 2021, the orchestra has continued to expand its artistic reach and push the boundaries of symphonic performance. Notable recent milestones include a history-making debut at Lollapalooza as the first orchestra to perform at the festival, a sold-out Carnegie Hall debut with Sleeping At Last, and a world premiere tribute to Whitney Houston at Ravinia Festival. From groundbreaking live film concerts to dynamic collaborations with today’s most exciting artists, Chicago Philharmonic remains at the forefront of innovation and inclusion in the city’s performing arts landscape.