Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - Tickets & Event Information

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is scheduled for Friday, December 17, 2027 at 07:30 PM at Studebaker Theater in Chicago, IL, featuring Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. Ticket listings currently start at $138.75 all-in pricing with no hidden fees across 2 available listings.

Event Details

Date: Friday, December 17, 2027 at 07:30 PM

Venue: Studebaker Theater

Location: Chicago, IL

Address: Chicago, IL

Presented by: Studebaker Theater

Featuring: Wait Wait Don't Tell Me

NPR's popular news quiz, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, brings its signature blend of current events, humor, and trivia to Chicago for a live taping. Expect host Peter Sagal, official judge Bill Kurtis, and a panel of comedians and journalists to dissect the week's headlines with wit and unexpected takes. This is a chance to see the show's beloved format unfold live, often with spontaneous moments that don't always make the final broadcast. This special Friday evening event on December 17, 2027, takes place at the historic Studebaker Theater in Chicago. It's a sit-down theater experience, well-suited for fans of intelligent comedy, public radio, and those who enjoy a smart, engaging take on the news.

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! on Friday, December 17, 2027 Ticket Snapshot

Tickets for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! on Friday, December 17, 2027 start at $138.75 all-in per ticket. 2 live listings covering 6 seats are available right now. Prices last updated August 22, 2026 at 2:20 AM CDT.

Tickets available from
$138.75 all-in
Current listing count
2
Seats available
6
Lowest lower level ticket
$138.75
Prices last updated

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Need to Knows for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! on Friday, December 17, 2027

Event overview: Show: Wait Wait Don't Tell Me; Venue: Studebaker Theater; City: Chicago, IL. When and where: Date: Friday, December 17, 2027; Start time: 07:30 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Chicago, IL. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: Orchestra at $138.75 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 2 verified listings.

Event overview

Show
Wait Wait Don't Tell Me
Venue
Studebaker Theater
City
Chicago, IL

When and where

Date
Friday, December 17, 2027
Start time
07:30 PM local, CT (Central Time)
Address
Chicago, IL

Ticket and seating guide

Cheapest seats right now
Orchestra at $138.75 all-in per ticket
Listings on sale
2 verified listings

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When is Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!?
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! takes place on Friday, December 17, 2027 at 07:30 PM at Studebaker Theater.
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