Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall is a concert venue at Northwestern University with 1003 seats designed for optimal viewing and listening. The modern facility offers unobstructed sightlines to the stage from every seat, making it suitable for diverse musical performances.

The concert hall was built in 1975 through a donation from hotel executive Albert Pick Jr. and Charles Staiger, who named it after their wives Corinne and Pauline. It was created to support the university's growing music programs and performance needs.

The concert hall serves as the main performance space for the Bienen School of Music, presenting classical and contemporary music to the campus community and guests. It functions as a gathering place where musicians and audiences connect through live performances of diverse styles.

The hall offers wheelchair access and designated parking for visitors with disabilities, along with free parking in a nearby structure. Visitor amenities and accessible routes make it easy to navigate the venue.

The hall features thirty plastic dish-shaped acoustic elements suspended above the stage that give the interior a distinctive visual character. Adjustable acoustic drapery allows technicians to modify the sound for different types of performances and musical styles.

Location: Evanston

Inception: 1975

Architects: Edward D. Dart

Capacity: 1003

Made from material: precast concrete, glass, concrete

Part of: Bienen School of Music

Address: 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, Illinois 60208

GPS coordinates: 42.05278,-87.67219

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06