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Ravinia Festival Unveils Star-Studded 2026 Summer Lineup

3/13/2026

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The Ravinia music festival in suburban Chicago announced its summer 2026 lineup, featuring Paul Simon, Brandi Carlile, and Chance the Rapper.
Indoor concerts begin in June.
The redesigned Hunter Pavilion will host debut performances during the July opening.
Tickets go on sale April 23, 2026, with donor early access starting March 17, 2026, and with an all-Tchaikovsky evening on August 16, 2026.

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The Ravinia music festival in suburban Chicago announced its summer 2026 lineup, featuring Paul Simon, Brandi Carlile, and Chance the Rapper.
Indoor concerts begin in June.
The redesigned Hunter Pavilion will host debut performances during the July opening.
Tickets go on sale April 23, 2026, with donor early access starting March 17, 2026, and with an all-Tchaikovsky evening on August 16, 2026.