Tickets
Arbor Evenings tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 31.
Please select one of three Arbor Evenings time slots while making your purchase: 5:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m., or 5:45 p.m. Admission to the Arboretum for Arbor Evenings begins 15 minutes prior to the time on your event ticket.
Please include children who were admitted free in the number of people in your group, as capacity for Arbor Evenings performances is limited.
If a concert date is canceled due to weather conditions, it may be rescheduled for a rain date of Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Ticket purchasers will be notified of the cancellation by email and given the option to rebook tickets to another date, free of charge.
2026 Performance Schedule
Arbor Evenings take place on Wednesdays through August 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. If a concert date is canceled due to weather conditions, it may be rescheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (Rain date)
Food and Drinks
Food, beverages, and ice cream will be available to purchase from food trucks near the performance location.
A list of vendors will be available closer to the start of the 2026 concert season.
What to Bring
Outside food is permitted. Food and beverages will also be available to purchase.
Sealed nonalcoholic beverages are permitted.
Reusable bottles must be empty upon arrival.
Attendees may bring low portable tables and wagons.
We suggest using a wagon or cooler on wheels to bring your chairs, food, and other materials.
What Not to Bring
Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the Arboretum. All outside alcohol will be confiscated. Cocktails, wine, beer, water, and other beverages will be available to purchase at the event.
Unsealed beverages of any kind may not be brought to the event.
Pets, excluding service animals, are not allowed at the Arboretum or at Arbor Evenings performances.
Large umbrellas that block the view of others are not permitted; small rain umbrellas are permitted.
Open-flame candles are not permitted.
No illegal drugs, smoking, electronic cigarettes, cannabis products, tobacco products, or outside alcohol is allowed at The Morton Arboretum. Large tables (four feet or longer) are not permitted.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets to Arbor Evenings are nonrefundable. However, tickets can be exchanged for another available date in the 2026 Arbor Evenings concert season for a transaction fee of $5.
Concerts may be canceled in the event of extreme or severe weather. If a concert is cancelled due to a weather threat, an announcement will be released by 3:00 p.m. via The Morton Arboretum website.
Cancelled concerts may be rescheduled for a rain date of Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Ticket purchasers will be notified of the cancellation by email and given the option to rebook their tickets to another date, free of charge.
Rebooking
To rebook tickets for a canceled performance, please contact tickets@mortonarb.org with the following information:
- Your original order number
- Your requested new Arbor Evenings concert date and start time
- Your name and phone number
Please allow at least 24 hours for us to update your order and provide new tickets. Rebooking is based on availability. If a concert date is sold out, we are not able to move your tickets to that date. Sending your request by email helps us to process your request more quickly.
Accessibility
The nearest parking lot with space to accommodate guests attending Arbor Evenings is parking lot P-1, which has accessible parking spaces. The circle in front of the Visitor Center may be used for drop-off and pick-up.
Limited accessible seating near the concert area can be found along the paved Tram Road.
Accessible restrooms in the Children’s Garden are open from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Accessible restrooms are also available in the West Pavilion of the Visitor Center until the Arboretum grounds close at sunset.
See Accessibility at The Morton Arboretum for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The East Side roads are closed beginning at 5:00 p.m. each Wednesday due to Arbor Evenings. The entire West Side is available for driving until sundown.
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The nearest parking lot with space to accommodate guests attending Arbor Evenings is parking lot P-1. The walk from parking lot P-1 to Arbor Evenings performances on Frost Hill is approximately one-third to one-quarter of a mile.
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You are permitted to enter the grounds 15 minutes prior to the time on your ticket. Music will begin at 6:00 p.m.
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There is no outside alcohol permitted at Arbor Evenings. Our security personnel will be checking bags to ensure that alcohol is not brought into the event.
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Yes, you may bring in outside food and sealed nonalcoholic beverages. Food, wine, beer, spirits, and nonalcoholic beverages are sold inside the event. Security personnel will be checking bags to ensure that alcohol is not brought into the event.
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No, any chairs and blankets on the lawn prior to 5:00 p.m. will be removed and placed in the Lost and Found area. You may collect any lost items at this location throughout the event. The Morton Arboretum is not responsible for any items lost or left unattended during, or prior to, this event.
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Accessible restrooms are located in the Children’s Garden. Signs will be present to guide you to the restroom facilities.
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No, we do not offer any chair rentals for this event. All seating is general admission on the lawn and attendees will need to bring their own blankets or chairs.
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The Arboretum will do its best to hold this event rain or shine. However, there may be times when a potentially dangerous weather forecast or unsafe ground conditions prevent us from moving forward with the event. The event will not move indoors. Should the event be canceled by the Arboretum, the ticket purchaser will be notified via email. Wednesday, August 26 is reserved as a rain date.
For all other cancellations, tickets are nonrefundable. Tickets can be changed for another date in the 2026 Arbor Evening concert season for a $5 transaction fee. All weather-related event updates will be communicated through The Morton Arboretum website and the special event weather hotline at 630-719-2400. These channels will be updated at approximately 3:00 p.m. on the day of the performance.
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All weather-related event updates will be communicated through The Morton Arboretum website and the weather hotline at 630-719-2400. All of these will be updated at approximately 3:00 p.m. each Wednesday.
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No, the Visitor Center (Ginkgo Café, Visitor Information Desk, The Arboretum Store, and Membership Sales Desk) will close at 6:00 p.m.
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We are not able to offer group catering and sales for Arbor Evenings this year.
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Yes, any items found will be held near the entrance of Arbor Evenings. If items are not collected during or immediately following the event, they will be brought to the Visitor Information Desk in the Visitor Center. Please call 630-968-0074, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily, to inquire about lost items.
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For specific questions about concerts, please contact specialevents@mortonarb.org or call the ticket line at 630-725-2066, daily between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
