
The League of Chicago Theatres announces the return of Tickets for a 20. From Thursday, August 27 through Monday, September 14, 2026, theatregoers can grab $20 tickets to some of Chicagoland's most exciting shows, exclusively through Hot Tix.
Tickets for a 20 is a limited time promotion offering a special discount code (TWENTY) for $20 tickets to select fall shows on Hot Tix. Please note that a service charge will be added (the total cost with fees is $25.25). These special, limited time $20 prices will only be available Thursday, August 27 – Monday, September 14, 2026, or while supplies last.
In addition to these $20 ticket offers, Hot Tix has many discounted shows that are less than $20! No code is needed for tickets under $20. Additional information is available at https://hottix.org/special-offer-tickets-for-a-20/.
Participating productions in Tickets for a 20 on Hot Tix include: Adolescent Salvation (Theater Wit), Black Bear Island (Bramble Theatre Company), Bonnie's Last Flight (Rivendell Theatre), Come From Away (Marriott Theatre), Detroit '67 (Pulse Theatre Chicago), Friends in Low Places: Brandon Bennett Sings Garth Brooks (Marriott Theatre), Hair (Kokandy Productions at Chopin Theatre), Holy Ghost Bingo: God, Goblins, & Games! (Nuns4Fun Entertainment, Inc. at Stars & Garters Theater), I Love You Because (Oil Lamp Theater), If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Young People's Theatre of Chicago at The Greenhouse Theater Center), Late Nite Catechism Trivia Bingo (Nuns4Fun Entertainment, Inc. at Stars & Garters Theater), Liliom (Joffrey Ballet at Lyric Opera House), New Philharmonic: Musica Italiana Dolce (McAninch Arts Center), Shane (City Lit Theater), Sunday in the Park with George (Kokandy Productions at Chopin Theatre), and Vape! The Grease Parody (Apollo Theater).
Shows available for less than $20 include A Random Memory: Magic & Mentalism (Stars & Garters Theater), Advance Man: Part One of The Honeycomb Trilogy (Strawdog Theatre Company at Factory Theater), Baby Wine (Annoyance Theatre), Best of Annoyance Sketch (Annoyance Theatre), Black Girl From a White Suburb (American Blues Theater), Bodies and Brush Strokes (Mandy Milligan Movement Project at Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble), Bright Star Circus (Stars & Garters Theater), Escapades! (Annoyance Theatre), Fire & Beer (Annoyance Theatre), hAAPI hour: an AAPI Community Showcase in the Heart of Argyle (Stir Friday Night! at Haibayô), Hitch*Cocktails (Annoyance Theatre), House Party (iO Theater), Jury Duty (Annoyance Theatre), Missed Call (Annoyance Theatre), Mystery Machine: An Improvised Whodunit (Stars & Garters Theater), Por'Knockers (Gwydion Theatre Company at Greenhouse Theater Center), Reverse Therapy: A Stand-Up Comedy Show (iO Theater), Revolving Door (Annoyance Theatre), Stargazers Adventure Club: Planetary Games (Stars & Garters Theater), The Complex Whole So Formed (The Neo-Futurists at The Neo-Futurarium), The Man Who Fell with the Rain (Trap Door Theatre), The Swallow (Open Space Arts), Tuesday Musical Improv (Annoyance Theatre), and UFO Case Files (Cosmic Underground Theater).
The ticket inventory is limited and subject to availability. Tickets may sell out quickly. The discount will apply only to specific performances, as determined by each member theatre. This offer is not valid on previously purchased tickets. Tickets for a 20 specially priced tickets are final sale and cannot be refunded or exchanged. Other restrictions may apply.
For a comprehensive list of Chicago productions visit the League of Chicago Theatres website, ChicagoPlays.com. Additionally, many fall shows will be available at HotTix.org, Chicago's local, discounted ticketing service. Chicago theatres prioritize safely gathering. Patrons are encouraged to confirm current protocols at each theatre. Shows and protocols are subject to change.
About Chicago theatre
Chicago theatre is the leader in the U.S. with more than 250 theatres throughout Chicagoland, comprising a rich and varied community ranging from storefront, non-union theatres to the most renowned resident theatres in the country, including 6 which have been honored with Regional Tony Awards, and the largest touring Broadway organization in the nation. Chicago's theatres serve 5 million audience members annually and have a combined budget of more than $250 million. Chicago produces and/or presents more world premieres annually than any other city in the nation. Each year Chicago theatres send new work to resident theatres across the country, to Broadway, and around the world. For more information, visit www.chicagoplays.com.
The League of Chicago Theatres' Mission Statement
Theatre is essential to the life of a great city and to its citizens. The League of Chicago Theatres is an alliance of theatres, which leverages its collective strength to support, promote and advocate for Chicago's theatre industry. Through our work, we ensure that theatre continues to thrive in our city.
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