Thinking About a Family Gathering?

Around the world and throughout the ages, music has played a central role in bringing people together. It is a shared language that we experience every time we hear a concert at Millennium Park, whether we get up and dance or simply close our eyes to listen. Studies show that the act of listening to music together strengthens family bonds. It fosters learning in children and helps people of all ages live fuller lives.

To that point, the travel website travelmamas.com ranked Millennium Park number one on its list of the “10 Best Chicago with Kids Activities that Will Please the Whole Family,” citing “excellent cultural events like free music concerts, outdoor film screenings, and seasonal festivals.”

The 2026 Grant Park Music Festival offers ten weeks of concerts with broad, multigenerational appeal. These include the ever-popular Independence Day Salute, our annual Broadway extravaganza, and Cirque: A Space Odyssey featuring high-flying aerialists performing feats to music from Star Wars, Star Trek, and Disney’s Up.

Plan an event to remember. Bring the whole family with a group reservation. Contact Tami Manton at [email protected] or call 312.742.7640.