Ritmo del Mar

Angel fish surrounded by graphics for the Ritmo Del Mar music event

¡Muévelo! Join us at Shedd Aquarium for the Ritmo del Mar.

Enjoy a night of music, cuisine, culture and mesmerizing animals with an aquatic backdrop like nowhere else in Chicago. Dance to the sounds of salsa, cumbia, merengue and Latin jazz. ¡Será una noche inolvidable!

Admission includes all aquarium exhibits and entertainment. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

¡Muévelo! Únete a nosotros en el Shedd Aquarium para Ritmo del Mar. 

Disfruta de una noche de música, gastronomía, cultura y animales fascinantes con un fondo acuático como en ningún otro lugar de Chicago. Baila al son de la salsa, la cumbia, el merengue y el jazz latino. ¡Será una noche inolvidable!

La entrada incluye todas las exposiciones y espectáculos del acuario. Habrá comida y bebida a la venta.

Ages

21+ 

Photo ID required for entry

Dates and Time

Check back for future dates!

Price

Adults: $29.95

Members: $19.95

  • Two dancers strike a dramatic pose in front of Shedd's historic rotunda.
  • A woman holds a marker poised over a colorful lotería sheet, seated at a table in Shedd's historic galleries.
  • A man in a black outfit and a woman in a black top and colorful red and black skirt dance at Ritmo Del Mar at Shedd Aquarium
  • Colorful loteria cards feature animal illustrations like dolphins, fish and sea stars with their Spanish and English names.
  • A woman and a man dance an joyful salsa in Shedd's Amazon Rising exhibit.

Our Building is Evolving

We are in the process of transforming our building as part of Shedd's Centennial Commitment. You may see construction fences, walls and trailers that indicate these changes are in progress. Additionally, the North Terrace will be unavailable as we build new exhibits that will enhance your future visits and make events even more spectacular! We appreciate your patience and look forward to sharing these incredible updates with you!

  • A closeup of a plate of food served at the Ritmo Del Mar event at Shedd Aquarium
  • Six women sit around a table hold up drinks and smile, as they enjoy a meal on the patio of Shedd Aquarium during Ritmo Del Mar
  • A plate of food with pico and limes on top, served at Ritmo Del Mar at Shedd Aquarium
  • A group of people dance at Ritmo Del Mar at Shedd Aquarium
  • Two stunning bright red macaws lift their large, blue-tipped wings in Shedd's Oceanarium.

FAQs

Accessibility

We believe there should be no boundaries to your Shedd Aquarium experience. If you have an accommodation request related to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].