The Grant Park Music Festival on Monday announced it has removed all seating restrictions for its upcoming season, following the city and state’s lifting of all pandemic restrictions last Friday.
Beginning with the July 2 opening night concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, seating will be free (first-come, first-served) and at full capacity in the pavilion and the Great Lawn. Reservations are no longer required.
Artistic director and principal conductor Carlos Kalmar will return to lead the Grant Park Orchestra, with Christopher Bell directing the Grant Park Chorus, in an eight-week season running through Aug. 21. All concerts are free and will take place Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Run time will be 90 minutes, without intermission.
The July 2-3 annual “Independence Day Salute” will incorporate a multi-media experience with video on two screens flanking the pavilion stage. The program will feature a host of traditional favorites including the “Armed Forces Salute,” the “1812 Overture,” “Stars and Stripes Forever” and selections from “West Side Story,” among others.
The festival had earlier announced restricted seating, including socially distanced lawn “pods” and pre-concert reservations for all concerts.
The Taste of Chicago Festival is an iconic event that takes place annually in the…
The Beyond Wonderland Chicago festival is an exciting and immersive music and arts event that…
"Sueños Festival Chicago" is an annual cultural celebration held in the city of Chicago, Illinois.…
Discover the top festivals in Chicago 2025! From music and food to cultural celebrations, this…
Discover restaurants near Cadillac Palace Theater! From Randolph Tavern Chicago to Qdoba Mexican Eats, explore…
St. Patrick's Day in Chicago is one of the most festive and exciting celebrations in…