Grant Park Music Festival

Name: Grant Park Music Festival
Start: 2026-06-10
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Chicago

The Grant Park Music Festival is a free summer-long outdoor classical music festival held in Chicago from June 10 to August 15, 2026. Centered at Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, the festival features performances by the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, presenting classical works, new compositions, and special concert programs.

Date: Jun 10 - Aug 15, 2026
Location: Chicago

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Event summary

Highlights

Free outdoor classical music performances in Millennium Park
Performances by the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus
2026 season running from June 10 to August 15
Independence Day Salute concert at Jay Pritzker Pavilion

The Grant Park Music Festival is a long-running classical music festival in Chicago, taking place from June 10 to August 15, 2026. The event offers free outdoor concerts in Millennium Park and features the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus as a central part of its programming.

The 2026 season includes a range of classical performances, including historic symphonic works, contemporary compositions, and themed programs. Concerts are primarily held at Jay Pritzker Pavilion, with some performances taking place at other Chicago venues.

The festival also includes special events such as the Independence Day Salute concert, featuring the Grant Park Orchestra as part of the festival’s summer schedule.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Jay Pritzker Pavilion; www.chicagotribune.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Chicago

Before attending

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