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Barber Violin Concerto June 24, 2026
Kalena Bovell leads the Grant Park Orchestra in the wistful lyricism of Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto with acclaimed violinist Will Hagen. Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst opens the concert with a bang, and actors from Lookingglass Theatre Company bring to life Peter Boyer’s innovative multimedia work Ellis Island: The Dream of America.
Free and reserved seating available.
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.
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Millennium Park
Chicago’s most prestigious cultural institution. Perfect for dinner, receptions, meetings and much more. A spectacular location for your next special event. Room Capacities: Pavilion Stage…
Neighborhood

Loop
This city center is home to some of Chicago’s most iconic attractions and architecture.
Learn more about the area
Venue

Special Event Venues, Special Event Venues
Millennium Park
Chicago’s most prestigious cultural institution. Perfect for dinner, receptions, meetings and much more. A spectacular location for your next special event. Room Capacities: Pavilion Stage…
Neighborhood

Loop
This city center is home to some of Chicago’s most iconic attractions and architecture.












