Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Parking

The Millennium Park Garage can be entered by vehicle, northbound or southbound, at 6 S Columbus. It can be entered on foot just east of the Harris Theater entrance at 205 E Randolph. Remember that members can register for a discount!

Public Transit

The nearest L stops to the Park include the Lake Red line stop, the Washington Blue line stop, and the Washington/Wabash stop for the Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines.

The nearest bus stops to the Park are Michigan/Monroe for the Monroe St entrance, and Randolph/Michigan or Randolph/Columbus for the Randolph St entrances.

The Metra runs to Millennium Station, directly under the Park.

All patrons of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion enter on either Randolph or Monroe streets, or through the Millennium Garage on floor 4. There is no entry to the Pavilion from Michigan Avenue.

Entrances to the Pavilion open 90 minutes before start of show, unless otherwise noted.

All patrons will go through a City of Chicago security screening and bag check. Beer and wine are permitted during most Festival performances; metal knives are not. Please see the City of Chicago's website for a complete list of prohibited items.

Security lines will open 90 minutes before the start of show, unless otherwise noted. To expedite your experience, please be prepared to open purses, backpacks and coolers for a visual inspection.

Please note: outside alcohol is not permitted during July 4 performances.

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

The Patron Services Center is located on the west side of the Pavilion, past the stairs into the Seating Bowl. The Patron Services Center will open 90 minutes before the concert begins.

Guarantee your seat with reserved Seating in the front half of the Seating Bowl at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Reserved seats are available with a One Night Pass or Membership.

Come early to grab a free seat in the back half of the Seating Bowl at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Food and beverages are welcome, but walkways must remain clear of coolers and picnic baskets.

Bring a picnic and a blanket or fold-up chair to enjoy our concerts. With the help of a state-of-the-art sound system, the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus play all the way to the back of the lawn.

Visit our FAQ page for additional information on seating, memberships, inclement weather and planning your visit.