Temperatures are cooling in a sure sign that fall is right around the corner. For Chicago, this autumnal season also means a plethora of arts and entertainment offering to fill up your calendars.
While the presidential election may dominate screens, there are plenty of new movies and TV shows coming down the pike if you need a break from politics, from Marvel’s latest TV show “Agatha All Along” to Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”
On stage, theatergoers can enjoy what may be the best fall lineup of shows since before the pandemic, with offerings ranging from “Pericles” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater to “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at Nederlander Theatre.
From the writers, columnists and critics of A+E, here are all of the Tribune’s fall 2024 guides for arts and entertainment, from music and museums to dance and art.
TV for fall 2024: 20 shows coming down the pike, including a ‘Superstore’-esque hospital comedy
“With a presidential election on the horizon, just about every screen will be dominated by campaign coverage. When you’re ready for a palate cleanser, the fall TV season has plenty on offer,” film critic Nina Metz writes. Read her full list here.
10 movies for fall 2024: Our film picks and questions about everything from ‘Wicked I’ to ‘Joker II’
“Fall season is still fall season, which means it’s the run-up or run-down to awards season late this year and early next,” film critic Michael Phillips writes. Read his full list here.
Theater for fall 2024: Our top 10 upcoming titles from ‘Potter’ to ‘Pericles’
“Chicago’s city and suburban theaters are offering you a variety of appealing shows to coax you into a theater seat,” theater critic Chris Jones writes. “I’d say this is the best fall lineup since before the pandemic. Chicago theater is back and there is a lot to see.” Read his full list here.
Top 10 dance for fall 2024: U.S. premieres at Joffrey and the Harris, plus Hubbard Street does Fosse
“Resilience and tenacity are themes coursing through this year’s fall dance calendar,” critic Lauren Warnecke writes. Read her full list here.
Classical music and jazz for fall 2024: The hidden, the one-offs, the thoroughly unmissable
“Another arts season is upon us, and as ever, the city’s biggest presenters offer mouthwatering spreads,” critic Hannah Edgar writes. “This year, we’re celebrating the other guys: the hidden, the one-offs, the thoroughly unmissable.” Read their full list here.
Live music for fall 2024: Iron Maiden, Usher and a return for Billie Eilish
“If you’ve already glanced at the upcoming concert schedule, you may be giving thanks that you live in Chicago and can experience such a spoil of riches in your proverbial backyard,” critic Bob Gendron writes. Read his full list of fall concerts here.
Museums for fall 2024: 10 can’t-miss exhibitions to check out this season
“Our seasonal museum preview has a little something for every age and budget,” Edgar writes. “And do mark your calendars: some of these attractions close soon.” Read their full list here.
Art for fall 2024: Top 10 exhibitions at AIC, DePaul and the Cultural Center
“Wondering what to do this fall, in addition to sending the kids back to school, watching the leaves change, and voting in the national elections?” critic Lori Waxman asks. “See some art, including the exceptional exhibitions listed below, a few of which promise to change minds about sending those kids off to learn, how nature exists in the city, and what’s at stake in this democracy.” Read her full list here.
