Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM CDT
Vagando
4544 N Lincoln Ave · Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall · 773.728.6000
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM CDT
4544 N Lincoln Ave · Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall · 773.728.6000
A weekly showcase of world music and dance featuring the best local and touring talent! Most shows are Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM.
Most World Music Wednesday concerts are free with a $10 suggested donation. To guarantee your entry make your reservations in advance - either online or by calling the box office at 773-728-6000. Reservations unclaimed 10 minutes before showtime will be released to waiting patrons.
Vagando is a high-energy world music dance band delivering a fiery fusion of Latin, Middle Eastern, and international pop grooves that keep dance floors packed. Blending global hits with original songs, their guitar-driven sound carries a cosmopolitan edge that feels both exotic and instantly familiar.
Fronted by the magnetic Ferris Hermes, whose sultry vocals are matched by his electrifying dumbek rhythms, Vagando creates a show that's equal parts concert and dance party. From Latin heat to Mediterranean flair - American, Greek, Italian, and beyond - their sound is vibrant, sexy, and impossible to sit still to.
Vagando doesn't just perform - they ignite the room.
Special thanks to event sponsors
Anonymous
James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family