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Chicago Music Hall to Open in 2028
Chicago's new 6,000-seat Music Hall opens in 2028 as part of a $7 billion development near United Center
In brief
Chicago's new 6,000-seat Music Hall opens in 2028 as part of a $7 billion development near United Center The Music Hall will create a unique live music experience with stage seating, opening in 2028 as part of the 1901 Project Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Music Hall opens 2028
Chicago's new 6,000-seat Music Hall will open in 2028 as part of the 1901 Project
“create a new type of music experience”
Intimate performance space
Design features a three-level intimate performance room with panoramic stage views
Steps from United Center
Music Hall is located near Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks home arena
Mixed-use neighborhood
Project transforms 55 acres around United Center into mixed-use community
Affordable housing
Includes nearly 2,000 affordable housing units and 1,309 hotel rooms
City council approval
First phase approved by Chicago City Council's Zoning Committee in 2025
Parking transformation
55 acres of parking lots will become retail, dining, and community spaces
Private investment
Largest private investment on Chicago's Near West Side since 1994
2024 announcement
Wirtz and Reinsdorf families announced project in 2024
2028 opening
Music Hall scheduled to open in 2028 with live music focus
Community spaces
Includes dedicated community areas and outdoor spaces for events
The one thing
The Music Hall will create a unique live music experience with stage seating, opening in 2028 as part of the 1901 Project
