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June 10 - August 15, 2026

Welcome

The Grant Park Music Festival is a ten-week classical music concert series held annually in Chicago, Illinois’ Millennium Park.

It features the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, along with guest performers and conductors, and is one of the only free outdoor classical-music concert series in the US.

Experience Classic Chicago

June 10 - August 15, 2026

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Announcing our 2026 Season

Ready to start your new year on a high note? Explore our season lineup, then mark your calendars for the very best that summer has to offer. 

Events

Not To Be Missed

Details for Bernstein West Side Story
Giancarlo Guerrero
Wed, Jun 10 · 6:30pm

Bernstein West Side Story

Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Details for Independence Day Salute
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Sat, Jul 4 · 7:30pm

Independence Day Salute

Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Details for Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Giancarlos
Fri, Aug 14 · 6:30pm & Sat, Aug 15 · 7:30pm

Beethoven Symphony No. 9

Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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Audience

The benefits of membership have never been better.

Enjoy priority reserved seating, invitations to special events, discounted parking and more.

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News & Stories

Ben Folds

Special Event: An Evening with Ben Folds

Wednesday, July 29

Singer, songwriter and composer Ben Folds joins the Grant Park Orchestra for one extraordinary night that seamlessly blends symphony and pop.

An Evening with Ben Folds
Giancarlo Guerrero in seats

Welcome from Giancarlo Guerrero

It'll be a non-stop celebration of outstanding music performed by our world-class orchestra and chorus.

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Your Summer. Your Festival. Your Way.

It's easy! Just pick four concerts that work for you and your schedule with a Choose Your Own package.

Keep the Festival Classic. Chicago. And Free.

Your annual fund support helps produce the Grant Park Music Festival's free concerts, education programs, and community engagement initiatives.

Crowd of people watching a concert at the Grant Park Music Festival