The weather says it’s Spring so it must be time for Ravinia Music Festival in Highland Park, IL to come up with its concert schedule for the summer.
With more than 100 concerts now listed for 2025 there should be something here to catch your eye (or ear) or for a picnic on the grass date.
Returning stars are John Legend, Heart, James Taylor, Al Green, Diana Krall and The Roots. Other musical celebs on the docket are “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo, Grammy Award-winner Lenny Kravitz and Earth, Wind & Fire plus Emmy Award-winning actress/singer Janelle Monáe, Country Music Award-winner Maren Morris, acclaimed pianist Lang Lang and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra back for its 89th residency.
First time headliners include Cynthia Erivo, Lenny Kravitz, Janelle Monáe, Maren Morris, Beck and more. Kygo, Juanes, Nas, Sutton Foster, Ray LaMontagne, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and The Mohan Sisters.
“Ravinia has something for everyone — classical music, rock, pop, R&B, soul, Latin, jazz, country, hip-hop, DJs, movies, musical theater and more,” said Ravinia president and CEO Jeffrey P. Haydon. “We are grateful to continue opening our beautiful part for communities throughout Chicagoland to enjoy an evening under the stars with their family and friends, listening to music from their favorite artists and discovering new ones,” added Haydon.
Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 24. For more information, visit ravinia/events and ravinia.org.
