News & Stories
Festival Musicians Bring Holiday Cheer
Few cities can support the high-caliber musicians that comprise the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus. Many are based here in Chicago. And they are out in force during the holidays.
Seasonal Fun in Millennium Park
Grab a caramel apple butter latte and enjoy the season's offerings, from caroling to ice skating to the tree lighting to the Holiday Art Market.
Festival Raises $1,000,000 for Summer Programming
Festival gathering includes the usual music, food, wine and fun, but this time fans gathered for a greater purpose: to benefit free, live concerts in Millennium Park.
Profile: Advocate for the Arts Award Honoree David Hiller
A tireless philanthropist, David Hiller champions families and the free press. But his support for the Grant Park Music Festival comes from something personal: he loves going to concerts.
Lifelong Learning at the Grant Park Music Festival
Summers at the Grant Park Music Festival are packed with fun-filled music programming for people of all ages. And it's FREE for the taking.
Festival Prepares for Annual Celebration
With the timpani and the music stands tucked safely in storage, the Grant Park Music Festival shifts into off-season mode—and there’s a lot to do.
A Salute to Longtime Members of the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus
The Festival salutes the musicians of the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, especially those who've served our city and this organization for more than four decades.
Festival Legacy Olivia Boen Returns as Soloist
The children of orchestral musicians grow up with a unique view of things.
Christopher Bell and the Festival Vocal Fellowship
There are many aspects to the mission of the Grant Park Music Festival. Free, world-class concerts is just one of them. Advancing the choral and orchestral art form is another.
Composer/Double Bassist Xavier Foley and His Red-Hot Career
From Charlie Haden to Esperanza Spalding to Charles Mingus—great bass players form the foundation of many a legendary band, but few step out into the spotlight.