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Chicago’s August cultural Calendar Boasts a Stellar Lineup, From Jazz Fest to Farewell Tours – Chicago’s vibrant arts scene continues to flourish this August, offering a diverse range of performances and exhibitions. The month kicks off with the iconic Chicago Jazz Festival, running from August 28-31, and features a series of high-profile events across the city’s premier venues.
The Chicago Jazz Festival, a free event held annually in Millennium park, is expected to draw over 100,000 attendees this year, showcasing both established legends and emerging talents in jazz.Beyond jazz, August presents a rich tapestry of musical and theatrical experiences.
Violinist Joshua Bell will grace the stage at the Grant Park Music Festival on August 6,performing at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.The grant Park Music Festival, now in it’s 95th season, offers free classical music concerts throughout the summer. Ravinia Festival will host Earth, Wind & Fire on August 7, and a solo performance by Tony Award-winning actress and singer Cynthia erivo on August 15. Ravinia, located in Highland Park, Illinois, is a renowned outdoor music venue with a capacity of approximately 3,600.
On August 15 and 16, the Grant Park Music Festival will conclude its season with a performance of Carl Orff‘s “Carmina Burana.” The festival,which began in 1935,has become a Chicago summer tradition. August also marks the final tour stops for music icons Cyndi Lauper (August 5) and Rod Stewart (August 8) at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois, a venue with a capacity of over 28,000.
Celebrating 25 years with their first museum exhibition! Over 50 artists are featured in the Design Museum of Chicago’s exhibition “Community on the Make | Arts of Life 2000 – 2025,” honoring the association’s growth. Photo by Arts of Life.
Beyond concerts, August introduces new theatrical productions and visual art exhibitions. Chicago City Opera will present a new production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” as part of its inaugural Chicagoland summer Tour, with performances at Trinity Highland Park (August 3), Rosehill cemetery (August 7), and DANK Haus (August 8). The Haymarket Opera Company will make its Ravinia debut on August 24 with a semi-staged production of Handel’s “Alcina,” featuring soprano Nicole Cabell in the title role.
the Design Museum of Chicago will host “Community on the Make | Arts of Life 2000 – 2025,” a landmark exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of Arts of Life, running from august 11 to September 30. Arts of Life, founded in 2000, provides art programming for adults with developmental disabilities. The exhibition will feature work from over 50 artists and explore the organization’s impact on the Chicago art community.
The influx of cultural events is clearly boosting tourism, with reports indicating a 15% increase in hotel bookings compared to last August.
Dates, times, locations and availability are subject to change.
