The Copernicus Center is a premiere event center in Chicago hosting small to large scale events and concerts, theatre, educational workshops, culturally diverse activities, as well as community engagement. Cultural and community events in Chicago are at the heart of what we do. We are also home to the LARGEST Polish music fest, Taste of Polonia Festival, held annually in September.The Center is supported by the Copernicus Foundation, a non-profit organization serving Chicago since 1971. Supporting Chicago’s large Polish population, community events on the Northwest side, and multicultural Arts & Entertainment are the heart of the Foundation’s mission.Read moreabout the history of the Copernicus Center and Foundation.Check out one of our many shows or events and see why Copernicus Center is the hidden GEM of Chicago!
Concerts, Cultural, and Community Events for the Whole Family
With easy accessibility from any location in Chicago, Copernicus Center, located in the heart of Jefferson Park, is ideal for any event. Our fully restored 1930 style theater and modern loft style Annex provide Chicago with two unique spaces that offer great acoustics from small to large concerts, theatre performances, or events. With our many venue options, it is hard to find a day where there isn’t something going on. Whether it be a meeting in Kings Hall, ESL classes in one of the classrooms, farmers market in the parking lot, a wedding in the Annex or a LIVE concert in the Theater, you’ll find something for everyone.See Upcoming Events
Join us every year for our four-day Taste of Polonia Festival
The Taste of Polonia Festival takes place annually for FOUR (4) days over Labor Day weekend. The festival boasts four stages of 35+ multi-genre bands, cultural events, a Kid’s Zone, many exciting attractions, over 30 local vendors, exciting craft beer tent and of course, great Polish food. Taste of Polonia is our annual fundraiser to benefit the non-profit work of the Copernicus Foundation, a 501(c)3.Come for the FUN but leave with an unforgettable EXPERIENCE!Learn more about becoming a sponsor or vendor at the next Taste of Polonia Festival. View Festival Site