South Lawn Ravinia

Tickets for all Ravinia Festival performances go on sale in May. | Photo courtesy of Ravinia Festival

The Ravinia Festival, the highly-anticipated music event, will take place this year from June to September in Highland Park, Illinois. With over 100 concerts scheduled for 2023, Ravinia Festival is a great place to experience a wide range of musical genres, including classical, jazz, rock, pop, R&B, and more.

The festival will feature 50 debut performances by artists, including popular artists like Ms. Lauryn Hill, Carrie Underwood, John Legend, Charlie Puth, Ne-Yo, Boyz II Men, Maria Schneider Orchestra, among others.

CSO Ravinia

Ravinia will host the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) for a six-week summer residency. | Photo courtesy of Ravinia Festival

The festival will also host the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Chief Conductor Marin Alsop for a six-week summer residency. This year's CSO residency will include the Breaking Barriers Festival, a multi-year series focused on women in classical music. The festival will feature three concerts, composer workshops, and panel discussions. The CSO will also present Mozart's The Magic Flute, an expanded Beethoven's Ninth, and more.

With its diverse lineup of musical performances and beautiful outdoor setting, Ravinia Festival is the perfect destination for music lovers of all ages and interests.

The 2023 Ravinia Lineup

  • Ms. Lauryn Hill, June 17
  • Chicago, June 18
  • Charlie Puth, June 24
  • Santana, June 30-July 1
  • Ne-Yo, July 7
  • Jason Mraz and his SuperBand, Aug. 2
  • Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite, Aug. 3, The Carousel
  • Boz Scaggs and Keb’ Mo’, Aug. 6
  • John Legend, Aug. 13-14
  • Jethro Tull, Aug. 18
  • Buddy Guy and George Benson, Aug. 23
  • Boyz II Men and The Isley Brothers, Aug. 26
  • Disney Encanto in Concert, Aug. 27
  • Jurassic Park in Concert, Aug. 29
  • Train, Aug. 30
  • Brandi Carlile, Aug. 31
  • Carrie Underwood, Sept. 1-2
  • Shakti and Béla Fleck, Sept. 3

Tickets for all performances at Ravinia Festival can be purchased on the festival's website beginning in May.

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