We are excited to partner with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) to offer free tickets to their 2026–2027 season performances. Library cardholders can check out one concert pass redeemable for two tickets (student and/or adult) at the IPO box office. Please stop by our Information Desk to pick up a concert pass today.

IPO kindly requests that a patron household reserve a pass no more than twice per concert season. Passes are first-come, first-served, while supplies last and cannot be placed on hold. NEW THIS YEAR: Due to Trinity Christian College’s closing, IPO will now split its season between two locations: Lincoln-Way North High School and The Center at GovState. For more information, visit the IPO’s website.

IPO Performance Schedule:

Opening Night with Matthew Lipman
Saturday, October 17, 5:30 p.m.
The Center at GovState, 1 University Drive, University Park
Stilian Kirov, Conductor
Matthew Lipman, Viola

Carmen
Saturday, November 21, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lincoln-Way North High School, 19900 S. Harlem Ave, Frankfort
Stilian Kirov, Conductor

IPO’s Holiday Concert: Handel’s Messiah
Saturday, December 12, 3 p.m.
Location: Lincoln-Way North High School, 19900 S Harlem Ave, Frankfort
Stilian Kirov, Conductor
Chicago Community Chorus

Studio Ghibli featuring the Music of Joe Hisaishi
Saturday, February 20, 3 p.m.
Location: The Center at GovState, 1 University Drive, University Park
Stilian Kirov, Conductor