Saturdays at 9:00 pm
Unique weekly series featuring songs, silliness, and show tunes
Original and offbeat, this three-hour Saturday night romp presents fresh new singer-songwriters alongside well-known artists who have played at Chicago area clubs, concert venues, festivals, and on the comedy scene. Inclusive, high-energy, and always entertaining, The Midnight Special offers listeners a lively potpourri of folk songs, ballads and blues, showtunes, spoken word, and hilarious novelty routines. Escape into the stories, experience the emotions, and let loose with a good guffaw whenever you tune in. Get onboard here, on wfmt.com, or use the WFMT app. The Midnight Special first aired in 1953 with Mike Nichols as host. View The Midnight Special archived playlists.
You might also be interested in WFMT's weekly series Folkstage featuring a one-hour folk concert.
The Midnight Special is available for free streaming in two different ways – live during the broadcast and on demand via the rights-compliant 5-hour, non-interactive player below within two weeks of the broadcast.
Spring Surprise Package!
Songs pop up from a variety of sources on this week’s playlist for a mix of sounds that spring forth like a jack-in-the-box or like daffodils ushering in a bright new season.
Everybody Sing!
A virtual festival with tunes about music, musical instruments, musicians and the way we build community through folk songs. Join the chorus of supporters during our spring membership drive.
Music In The Air
On the streets of Chicago, on the radio, and in our hearts. A sampling of notable local artists and live cuts keep the playlist rolling.
