Experience the epic motion picture with live symphony orchestra, chorus, and soloists under a 60-foot screen.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, this cinematic and musical event returns to Chicago for the first time in eight years. Howard Shore’s score, widely regarded as one of the greatest in film history, will be performed live to the full feature film by 238 musicians. This production is presented by CAMI Music and follows over 15 years of sold-out performances across the globe. The Fellowship of the Ring, In Concert, delivers an unforgettable experience that brings fans together to relive Peter Jackson’s acclaimed film with live orchestral power and visual spectacle.

Performance Schedule

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location: The Auditorium Theatre, Chicago

About the Music

Howard Shore’s score for The Lord of the Rings trilogy earned three Academy Awards, four Grammys, and two Golden Globes. Voted No. 1 in Classic FM’s Movie Music Hall of Fame in 2023, 2024, and 2025, the score blends themes, leitmotifs, and global instrumentation to create a musical world as expansive as Tolkien’s Middle-earth.

Ticketing Information

Tickets go on sale Monday, September 8 at 10:00 a.m. CT
Purchase at: https://www.lordoftheringsinconcert.com/
The Auditorium Theatre box office is open Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT. On performance days, the box office opens three hours prior to the show and remains open until the scheduled start time.