This year, Chicago’s Millennium Park gets lit as DCASE organizes a series of one-night-only performances called “Millennium Park Presents,” that showcases opera, dance, Broadway hits, classical and House music, Mariachi and more! Did I mention that admission is free? Check out the schedule below!
Make Music Chicago
Tuesday, June 21, 11am-4pm
Presented by Rush Hour Concerts, Make Music Chicago links the city with over 700 cities around the world for an annual music-making celebration.
Chicago Mariachi Festival
Sunday, June 26, 3-9pm
This event by the Mariachi Heritage Foundation features features the world renowned Mariachi Cobre (Disney World), Mariachi Internacional Los Perez (Nochistlán, Zacatecas), Mariachi Aztlán of the University of Texas-Río Grande Valley (Edinburg, Texas), with local Mexican folkloric dance ensembles and a special student mariachi showcase performance.
Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert
Monday, August 15, 6:15pm
Experience Broadway in Chicago hosted by ABC 7 Chicago’s Janet Davies.
Chicago Dancing Festival: Dancing Under the Stars
Saturday, August 27, 7:30pm
The Chicago Dancing Festival wraps up its 10th season of free dance performances with a stunning grand finale: Dancing Under the Stars.
Lang Lang International Music Foundation
Sunday, August 28, 6:30pm
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory and the Lang Lang International Music Foundation return to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion for their annual collaborative summer concert.
Stars of Lyric Opera presented by Lyric Opera of Chicago
Friday, September 9, 7:30pm
Enjoy beloved arias and famous opera selections at the Jay Pritzker Pavillion. Hear the stars of the Lyrics stage and Lyric Opera Orchestra in this enthralling live performance, conducted by Lyric’s music editor, Sir Andrew Davis.
