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June 11 - August 16, 2025

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.

Harris Theater Onstage Picture Orchestra Shell

Harris Theater

The Harris Theater is located at the northern edge of Millennium Park. Each year, the Grant Park Orchestra heads indoors during simultaneous events being held at the Petrillo Music Shell, including Lollapalooza.

In 2025, concerts at the Harris include Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 June 27-28 and Songs of Love and Life August 1-2.


Getting Here

205 East Randolph Street, Chicago


Entrance

Patrons of the Harris Theater will enter 205 East Randolph. If you are coming from the Millennium Garage elevators, ride up to Level 7, exit the Exelon Pavilion and enter the Harris to the left.

Security

Lobby doors will open 90 minutes before the start of show, and doors to the Theater will open 30 minutes before start.

Outside food and drink are not permitted. Picnic baskets and coolers may be checked at coat check on arrival.

Accessibility

Our venues are fully accessible and we strive to welcome all audiences. Visit the accessibility page for more information on venue navigation, large print program books, wheelchairs, assistive listening devices, and more.

Patron Services

The Patron Services Center is located on Level 5 in the Main Lobby. The Patron Services Center will open 90 minutes before the concert begins.

Reserved Seating

Reserved seating is available on the Orchestra Level of the Theater through Memberships or One Night Passes.

Members may need to visit the Patron Services Center to pick up their seat assignments.

Free Seating

Free seating in the Harris is available on a first-come first-served basis. Please be aware that late seating is limited at indoor concerts, and may not be available on all programs.