Chicago Symphony Orchestra backstage tour & concert at Ravinia
Fri, Aug 07
|Ravinia Festival
Come join us in Highland Park for an informal backstage tour and CSO concert led by incoming music director Klaus Mäkelä.
Time & Location
Aug 07, 2026, 5:45 PM – 9:45 PM
Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
About the event
Two exciting things are happening at Ravinia this season: The festival recently completed a 70m renovation of the pavilion, now called the Hunter Pavilion. And Klaus Mäkelä, the Zell Music Director Designate of the CSO, is making his Ravinia debut. These events combined make for an excellent opportunity to visit or re-visit Ravinia for an EARS meeting.
Step 1: RSVP so we know you're coming. We'll send you a special promo code.
Step 2: Buy your ticket(s) online or in-person using a the promo code. This $17 ticket assigns you a seat inside the pavilion. You can also choose to stay out on the lawn.
Step 3 (optional): Pack and bring along food, wine, beer, etc. You can also buy food & drink on-site.
Step 4: Meet up with EARS Chicago at a designated spot at 5:45. We'll have a picnic on the lawn, experience a backstage tour by CSO…