Dvořák New World Symphony
Giancarlo Guerrero conducts Dvořák’s New World Symphony, a Czech composer’s interpretation of the American folk songs and spirituals he had come to admire while living in the…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Giancarlo Guerrero brings the 2026 season to an epic close with none other than Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, a musical affirmation of humanity on a…
Broadway Sings America
Revel in the iconic music of Broadway with the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus and stars from Broadway. Led by conductor Jason Seber, this concert…
Independence Day Salute
Christopher Bell conducts the Grant Park Orchestra in this annual Chicago tradition. The family-friendly celebration includes patriotic favorites alongside Gershwin’s Three Preludes with principal clarinetist Dario Brignoli…
Barber Violin Concerto
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…
Bernstein West Side Story
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero opens the 2026 Grant Park Music Festival season in style with Leonard Bernstein’s jazzy, Latin-inspired Symphonic Dances from…
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
International Jazz Day 2026
UNESCO has announced that the 15th annual International Jazz Day will take place in a city known for its incredible contributions to the history and…
Ken Burns Screening THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
You’re invited to join Ken Burns and WTTW for an unforgettable evening at The Auditorium in Chicago on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 7:30 pm.…
Marine Corps 250th in Chicago
The Marine Corps is excited to announce it will visit Chicago in July 2025 to celebrate our 250th birthday! Marine Week Chicago will feature an…
Chicago History Museum Programming
What actions will you take to be a more engaged citizen? How will you stay informed about issues affecting your community? Find inspiration, connect with…
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