# 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
- Title: Chicago Music Hall to Open in 2028 · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: music hall, united center, 1901 project, chicago, nfl, bulls, blackhawks, mixed-use development, affordable housing, city council, news, local
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/2026/09/18/music-venue-expected-to-be-centerpiece-of-7-billion-development-project-near-united-center
- Published: 2026-09-19T01:37:00.823+00:00
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- Topics: music hall, united center, 1901 project, chicago, nfl, bulls, blackhawks, mixed-use development, affordable housing, city council, news, local
## 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
## Key takeaway

The Music Hall will create a unique live music experience with stage seating, opening in 2028 as part of the 1901 Project