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Grant Park Music Festival Presents Carmina Burana
For over 90 years, the Grant Park Music Festival has offered free classical music in the heart of Chicago. On August 15th, experience the grandeur of Carmina Burana, featuring the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, three world-class soloists, and Uniting Voices children’s chorus. Giancarlo Guerrero conducts this season finale which also includes Rimsky-Korsakov’s Russian Easter Overture, and Alan Hovhaness’ Symphony No. 2, Mysterious Mountain.
Presented in Millennium Park, all concerts are free with open seating and lawn space available. The 2025 season runs June 11-August 16, with performances on Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. For schedule updates and membership information, visit gpmf.org or follow Grant Park Music Festival on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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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…
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Loop
This city center is home to some of Chicago’s most iconic attractions and architecture.