Old Town School of Folk Music Tickets

Old Town School of Folk Music Tickets & Events

Founded in 1957 and rooted in Chicago’s folk revival, Old Town School of Folk Music brings intimate concerts, community arts programming, and acoustic performances to Lincoln Square. Old Town School of Folk Music tickets connect you with folk, roots, Americana, singer-songwriter, bluegrass, blues, world music, family shows, and dance performances in a warm, acoustically focused setting.

This page covers everything you need to know before you go — from finding the right seats to getting there, navigating the venue, and buying with confidence.

About Old Town School of Folk Music

Old Town School of Folk Music is a nonprofit music, dance, and arts school that also presents ticketed live performances in Chicago. The institution was founded in 1957, and its Lincoln Square flagship building at 4544 North Lincoln Avenue opened in 1998 inside a restored 1930s-era former Hild Regional Library building. Operated by Old Town School of Folk Music, Inc., the venue’s Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall seats approximately 400, with smaller performance and classroom spaces such as Szold Hall used for more intimate shows.

The school is one of the most respected folk and roots music institutions in the United States and among the largest community schools of the arts. Its programming spans live concerts, family and children’s shows, dance performances, and events connected to the school’s music, dance, theater, and visual-arts education. Over the decades, acclaimed folk, roots, singer-songwriter, and world-music artists have performed here, reflecting the school’s deep ties to Chicago and the American folk tradition.

With an intimate seated concert hall inside a working arts school, Old Town School of Folk Music is known for warm sound, close artist-audience connection, and a community-rooted atmosphere in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood.

Location & Transportation

Old Town School of Folk Music is located at 4544 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 — in Lincoln Square on Chicago’s North Side, along a walkable stretch of Lincoln Avenue.

Transit: Transit is a practical option for most attendees. The CTA Brown Line Western station is a short walk from the venue, and multiple CTA bus routes serve Lincoln Avenue and Western Avenue.

Driving and Parking: Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood, along with nearby lots and metered spaces. Parking can tighten on busy performance nights, so arriving early improves your options.

Rideshare: Rideshare drop-off and pickup are straightforward along Lincoln Avenue. The walkable neighborhood makes curbside access convenient before and after shows.

Nearby Accommodation: Lodging is concentrated in nearby North Side neighborhoods and downtown Chicago. Lincoln Square is primarily residential, so most overnight visitors stay in adjacent areas or the city center for broader hotel choices.

Venue Navigation

Old Town School of Folk Music is compact and easy to navigate, with the main performance hall, smaller rooms, and classrooms housed inside the Lincoln Square flagship building. Understanding the room type for your event helps you choose the right arrival timing and seating experience.

Entrances and Access: The main entrance is on North Lincoln Avenue at the Lincoln Square flagship building.

Seating Levels: The Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall is an intimate, single-level seated room of roughly 400 seats. The building also includes smaller performance spaces, including Szold Hall, for more compact shows.

Accessibility: The venue provides accessible access as a modern, restored facility.

Getting to Your Section: Short walks make the building simple to navigate, and staff are available to direct guests to seats.

Dining Options

Outside the Venue — Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square offers a dense, walkable dining scene around Old Town School of Folk Music. Restaurants, cafés, bars, and shops line Lincoln Avenue immediately near the venue, giving attendees many pre-show and post-show options within steps of the entrance.

Security & Policies

Old Town School of Folk Music maintains security and venue policies that are updated regularly and may vary by event. Before attending, reviewing the current policy on the venue's official website is strongly recommended.

Entry Procedures: Digital and physical ticket verification is used at entry. For the smoothest arrival, have your tickets ready before you reach the door.

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How Much Do Tickets to Old Town School of Folk Music Cost?

Old Town School of Folk Music ticket prices vary significantly depending on the type of event, the artist, seating section, and demand — which is what you'd expect from a venue that hosts everything from smaller acoustic shows to high-demand headliners and special events.

Smaller local and acoustic shows can start around $15–$30, offering an accessible way to experience the venue’s intimate sound and community atmosphere.

Mid-tier concerts and touring folk or roots artists typically fall around $25–$45, with pricing shaped by the performer’s touring profile, demand, and seat location.

High-demand headliners and special events can run around $40–$75 or more, especially when interest is strong for a small room with limited capacity.

Because the hall is small and many shows sell out, buying earlier generally secures better seats and better availability. As inventory tightens closer to the event date, the best remaining seats can become harder to find.

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Old Town School of Folk Music Seating Guide

Old Town School of Folk Music offers an intimate seating experience, especially in the Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall, a single-level room of roughly 400 seats. Smaller performances can take place in more compact rooms such as Szold Hall, so seating and atmosphere can vary by event.

Best Seats at Old Town School of Folk Music

• Best value: Rear and side seats are typically the most affordable, while still keeping you close to the performance because of the hall’s compact scale.
• Closest to the action: Front rows place attendees very close to the performers, making them ideal for fans who want maximum proximity to the stage.
• Best overall experience: Center seats a comfortable distance from the stage offer the strongest balance of sightlines and sound in the Maurer Concert Hall.
• General admission: Some shows use general admission, giving attendees more flexibility in how they choose their spot once inside.

Old Town School of Folk Music Seating Chart

You can view an interactive seating map for Old Town School of Folk Music events directly on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com while browsing available listings. The map lets you compare sections side by side, check row depth and distance from the stage, and see real-time pricing for what's currently available — all before committing to a purchase.

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Getting Ready for Your Old Town School of Folk Music Event

Once your tickets are confirmed, a few practical steps make your visit run significantly smoother — especially at an intimate Lincoln Square venue where parking and neighborhood arrival timing matter.

• Download your tickets before you leave. Save your tickets to your phone's wallet or screenshot them before departing so you're ready at the entrance without needing a signal.
• Charge your phone fully. Digital ticketing is standard, and your phone is your entry. A portable battery pack is worth having for a full evening.
• Arrive early. Give yourself extra time to secure neighborhood parking and settle in before the performance.
• Build extra time into your transit plan. The CTA Brown Line and local buses make transit a reliable arrival option, while drivers should allow extra time for street parking, nearby lots, and metered spaces.
• Use the Lincoln Avenue entrance. The venue has a single main entrance on Lincoln Avenue, which keeps arrival simple.
• Plan for the weather outside. Old Town School of Folk Music is indoors, but weather still affects the walk from transit, parking, or rideshare drop-off.
• Check the bag policy in advance. Reviewing the venue's guidelines before packing prevents delays at security.

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