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Grant Park Music Festival Celebrates American Composers in 2026

1/6/2026

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The Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago runs June 10–August 15, 2026.
The lineup centers on American composers for the 250th anniversary.
The program features Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein, contemporary pieces, and two world premieres.
Giancarlo Guerrero, the Artistic Director of the Grant Park Music Festival, will lead the festival.
Notable performances include Ben Folds on July 29, 2026, and the Independence Day Salute.

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Story summary

The Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago runs June 10–August 15, 2026.
The lineup centers on American composers for the 250th anniversary.
The program features Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein, contemporary pieces, and two world premieres.
Giancarlo Guerrero, the Artistic Director of the Grant Park Music Festival, will lead the festival.
Notable performances include Ben Folds on July 29, 2026, and the Independence Day Salute.