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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, United States.

It features the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra and Grant Park Chorus along with guest performers and conductors, and is one of the only free outdoor classical-music concert series in the US.

GPMF Symphony 16 August 2019

Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know before experiencing classic Chicago

To help you plan your visit to the festival and make it as enjoyable and seamless as possible, here is some information on how to get the most out of your experience.

Millennium Park Concert Sep 16 2021

Our Venue

Information on how to access our venues safely.

Millennium Park Concert Sep 16 2021

Accessibility

The Grant Park Music Festival strives to welcome all people into the joy of music.

How free seating works

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.

Millennium Park Concert Sep 16 2021

The Seating Bowl

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.

Millennium Park Concert Sep 16 2021

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.

Millennium Park Concert Sep 16 2021

Harris Theatre

Some of our associated events are hosted in The Harris Theatre, an intimate and accessible venue located at the northern edge of the Millennium Park.

Harris Theatre
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Reserve your seat by becoming a member.

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