International House serves students and scholars of the University of Chicago community as well as the greater Chicago community with a wide array of cultural programming. Over 150 public programs are held each year at International House including music and cultural performances, outreach programs with Chicago-area international organizations, collaborations with foreign consulates, language exchanges and discussions, and forums and debates led by distinguished guest speakers through the Global Voices Program. Whether it’s a world music or dance performance, lecture, conference or symposium, International film festival, or a cultural celebration, International House presents public programming that advances cross-cultural understanding and promotes opportunities for civic discourse on community, national and world affairs. Learn More. Map.






