Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know before experiencing classic Chicago
How to attend
Whether you like sitting in a fixed seat with a view of the stage or stretching out on an expansive lawn, we have a place for you.
Reserved Seating
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.
Free Seating
Come early to grab a free seat in the back half of the Seating Bowl at the Jay Pritzker Pavillion. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Great Lawn
Bring 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 can be heard from the back of the lawn.
Getting here and what to expect
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
The centerpiece for Millennium Park and the home of the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus
Harris Theater
The Grant Park Orchestra heads indoors to the Harris Theater for two weekends this summer.
Accessibility
The Grant Park Music Festival strives to welcome all people into the joy of music.
Beyond the concerts
Explore our program of supporting events from visiting artist masterclasses to events hosted in your neighborhood.
Pre-Concert Talks
Go beyond the state with a pre-concert talk featuring informal conversations with composers and guest artists.
Open Rehearsals
Tuesday through Friday during the Festival season, the Grant Park Orchestra rehearses on the stage of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Night Out In The Parks
Each summer, the Grant Park Music Festival brings music to the neighborhoods through the popular Night Out in the Parks series.
Visiting Masters
Listen and learn as an international lineup of visiting artists lead masterclasses with young professionals and music students.