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Best Concerts in February 2025

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight at The Chicago Theatre

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

Rock meets classical in this soul-stirring concert experience that fuses the best in rock and heavy metal with a talented chamber orchestra and a whole lotta candles! In this evocative setting, you'll be treated to hits from the greats, from Led Zepplin to Metallica, Rage Against The Machine to pop's heavy hitters, presented in breathtaking new classical arrangements.

The Barricade Boys at Belushi Performance Hall

The Barricade Boys

Get ready to be taken on a musical journey like no other! The Barricade Boys are back with a brand new US Tour!. Made up of stars from the West End's Les Misrables in its various iterations, the 'boys have been entertaining audiences for a few years now with a mix of stage classics, pop tunes and rocking anthems.

Joe Bonamassa at The Chicago Theatre

Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa is the guitarist's guitarist. A master of the blues, Bonamassa easily ranks alongside the more well known Clapton or Jeff Beck. Such was his prodigious talent that he supported B.B. King at the tender of age of twelve in 1989, and was christened by King as "one of a kind." Since then, he's played with anyone who is anyone and released a formidable catalogue of studio albums.

Pink Martini at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall

Pink Martini

Pink Martini are the brainchild of Thomas Lauderdale, who in the early 1990s was thinking of running for Mayoral office. But he slowly became frustrated and fascinated by the musical entertainment during political society events. So he formed Pink Martini to address this and make music that appeals to everyone, from liberals to conservatives, all over the world. Over 20 years later, they're still going strong!

Travis at Vic Theater

Travis

An integral part of the scene that bred Coldplay, Snow Patrol, and others, Travis was one of the driving forces of British guitar pop in the late 90s and early 00s. Originally named 'Glass Onion,' Travis was founded when all four members were students at the Glasgow School of Art in 1990. It was 1999's "The Man Who" that brought them to international attention. Followed by "The Invisible Band" in 2001, they cemented their place as one of the greatest bands of their generation. Don't miss your chance to see them live in 2025 on their largest North American tour in 15 years, in support of their new album "L.A. Times"!

Feb 8, 2025

Vic Theater

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Apocalyptica at Athenaeum Theater

Apocalyptica

It's been over 20 years since Apocalyptica first put forth their unholy alliance of metal and classical music in the form of debut album Plays Metallica by Four Cellos. The Finnish cello metal band formed with the intention of playing Metallica and other heavy metal band covers, but each subsequent release featured more and more original music until fourth album Reflections announced their fully-fledged status as original artists.

Kodo Drummers at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall

Kodo Drummers

Experience the power and majesty of Taiko drumming as the internationally celebrated Kodo Drummers bring this ancient art form to the US. Taking their name from a Japanese word that can either mean 'heartbeat' or 'children of the drum', the group has performed on every continent, sewing the seeds of their spiritual message in their pulsating, driving rhythms.

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