CenterStage

CenterStage brings artist and audience together onstage at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion for a free, intimate, Sunday-afternoon concert.

In 2023, join us for the world premiere of a new work by Xavier Foley featuring the composer with pianist Joyce Yang.

Plan Your Visit

Doors open at 1 PM. The concert starts at 2 PM and last approximately one hour. While these concerts are free, reservations are recommended. Seating is general admission.
Late seating is permitted in the choral balcony only.
Enter the Jay Pritzker Pavilion from the upper walkway beside building. An usher will be on hand to direct you.

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Insights

Exploring the Legacy of Black Music

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INSIGHTS

The Improbable Journey of Bach's Cello Suites

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HISTORY

Inaugurated during the 2019 Festival, CenterStage has presented a range of artists, including violinist Augustin Hadelich, composer and multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Kahane, the ZOFO piano duo, flutist Marina Piccinini with pianist Andreas Haefliger as well as members of the Grant Park Orchestra. The 2022 series included a world premiere string quartet by multi-Grammy-winning jazz artist Billy Childs performed by the string fellows from the Festival's young artist program.