Tuesdays on the Terrace | Corey Wilkes

About the Event

Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music while relaxing on the lawn with your own picnic, or savor snacks and drinks available for purchase. Then head inside to catch the MCA’s summer exhibitions—we’re open late on Tuesdays and free for Illinois residents.

To close out Tuesdays on the Terrace, world-renowned trumpeter Corey Wilkes takes the stage, bringing his fusion of jazz, electronic, and soulful sounds to the MCA terrace. A celebrated musician, producer, composer, and actor, Wilkes has collaborated with icons across genres, from the Art Ensemble of Chicago to Makaya McCraven and the Tedeschi Trucks Band. With an Emmy-winning film score, appearances on Empire and The Chi, and performances alongside house music legends, Wilkes continues to push the boundaries of jazz while honoring its legacy.