Ravinia Festival has just unveiled its highly anticipated full 2024 schedule, featuring an impressive lineup of artists and concerts that promise an unforgettable summer experience for music enthusiasts.
The festival, set to kick off with more than 100 concerts, will showcase over 60 artists making their Ravinia debuts, as well as several returning favorites. Notable headliners include James Taylor, The Beach Boys with John Stamos, and Chicago’s own Mavis Staples, among others.
Some of the highlighted performances scheduled for this year include Ben Platt, Violent Femmes, Big Boi, Abel Selaocoe, Gaelic Storm, Samara Joy, and Meshell Ndegeocello. The festival’s diverse lineup aims to cater to a wide range of musical tastes, promising something for everyone.
According to Haydon, Ravinia’s President and CEO, the festival is thrilled to offer a season filled with an extraordinary range of concerts and artists, ensuring an inspiring and captivating experience for all attendees. Whether enjoying performances in Bennett Gordon Hall, Martin Theatre, Pavilion, Lawn, or Carousel, concertgoers are guaranteed to bask in the spirit of summer with incredible music under the stars.
In addition to the musical performances, the festival will also feature family and film events, including Divi Roxx Kids, Birdman 10th Anniversary, Elena Moon Park & Friends, and live film scores performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for films such as The Princess Bride and Disney and Pixar’s Up.
Furthermore, the festival will showcase a diverse range of music genres, including jazz, blues, folk, gospel, American Songbook, global music, and Latin music. Jazz enthusiasts can look forward to a Battle of the Big Bands featuring Adonis Rose & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Big Boi and Danielle Ponder, and Michael Feinstein’s tribute to Tony Bennett, ‘Because of You.’
Moreover, the festival will also celebrate global music and Latin sounds with performances by artists such as Little Feat and Los Lobos. With such a rich and diverse lineup, the 2024 Ravinia Festival promises to be an unmissable event for music lovers of all tastes.
For those eager to attend, tickets for the festival will go on sale starting April 24, offering music enthusiasts the opportunity to secure their spots for what is sure to be an unforgettable summer of music and entertainment.
