Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport Street, Chicago, IL (2026)

Thalia Hall – Faber and Pagels, architects
Commissioned 1892 – John Dusek
Landmark designation 10/25/1989

Thalia Hall is a historic landmark located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. In September 2013, owners Bruce Finkelman [Beauty Bar, Bite, Empty Bottle, EBP, Longman & Eagle] and Craig Golden [Longman & Eagle, Space, Union] will launch three new concepts within this storied property: a re

-established beer inspired restaurant, a Punch focused cocktail bar, and a public hall fit for all types of events. Dusek was a family man, a tavern owner, and a facilitator of the arts. His hope for the corner of 18th & Allport was to build a public hall for the community. In 1892 his dream became reality: a multi-purpose property that would offer commercial storefronts, residential housing, and a hall for the community. John Dusek built Thalia Hall with the hopes of bringing arts and entertainment from Bohemia to play for his bohemian neighbors. Architects Faber & Pagel, who modeled the hall after the Prague opera house, completed the public hall in 1892. For over 7 decades the Hall was a beacon of the neighborhood community. Thalia existed as one of the most ornate theaters of its times. This opulence, which differentiated it from more traditional interior theaters, was granted landmark status in 1989. The hall was used not only to house a multitude of entertainment over the years, but was also used as a central meeting spot for the neighborhood. In 1915, the hall was used to draft a bill paving the way for bohemian statehood and the birth of Czechoslovakia in 1918. Closed to the Public in the 1960′s, Thalia Hall has remained virtually untouched until the end of 2013, when we first began working on it. Our goal is to restore Thalia to its original charm and character, to breath life into this community treasure, and to bring a wide array of music, community, and artistic events to the neighborhood it serves.

03/16/2026

Foy Vance's new album, The Wake, is out now! Don't miss him live at Thalia Hall on April 17th, 2027. Visit the links below to stream the album and grab your tickets to the show.

TICKETS: ticketweb.com/event/foy-vance-the-wake-world-thalia-hall-tickets/14114874
STREAM: i.rounder.com/fv25thewake

11/03/2025

Day 1 on tour! Accepting submissions for nicknames for our bus! See you tonight in Rochester at Concerts at Beston Hall. Get there early to see Tré Burt on first. Still some tickets left! joshritter.com

03/10/2025

The Thalia Hall Free For All | 03.01.25

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Thalia Hall Free For All! Whether you were rockin' in Thalia Hall for Model/Actriz and blood club, blotting your bingo cards or throwing bills at the queens for the Drag Show in Punch House, or vibing to The Slaps and Accessory in Tack Room, we hope to see you again (maybe on Saturday, August 23? 😏)

Special shout out to our sponsors WBEZ, Bells/New Belgium, Wynk, Hendrick’s Gin, Long Drink, Espolón Tequila, and Mezcal Amarás. And thank you to Model/Actriz, blood club, bugsy, Old Coke, Fantasma Negra, The Slaps, Accessory, Grappler Zorn Trio, Kevan Eftekhari, Cléo La Muñeca, Stassi Diamond, Celeste, Kerosene, Ma*****na Brothers, Inspired By Favor, Will Galvan, and Refine Collective.

📸: Scott Teresi, Josh Darr & Candice Jones
💡: Gabriel Flores & Bran Moorhead

02/14/2025

Don’t miss Japanese composer and saxophonist, Yasuaki Shimizu at Thalia Hall on his first US tour in decades, performing material from across his catalogue, including songs from Mariah’s ‘Utakata No Hibi’, as well as ‘Music For Commercials’, ‘Kakashi’ and more! Grab your tickets to see him live on Monday, March 24th support from with Macie Stewart/Lia Kohl/Whitney Johnson.

Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/yasuaki-shimizu-thalia-hall-tickets/14019523?pl=thalia3

12/02/2024

The nominations are in! Thalia Hall has been nominated for Best Music Venue and Best Music Bartender for JJ Wright. Also, our neighbors Mariscos San Pedro have been nominated for Best Seafood Restaurant!

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1807 S Allport Street
Chicago, IL
60608

Telephone

+13125263851

Website

http://thaliahallchicago.com/

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