Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, IL has announced their 2023 schedule for their concerts and events. Featuring large music acts, dance, jazz, global events, and more the schedule and venue are more than just your average concert event with picnics available in its beautiful large venue.
Visit the website for the most up-to-date programming and protocols. Tickets go on sale to the public on May 1.
JAZZ, BLUES, FOLK, GOSPEL, AND AMERICAN SONGBOOK
Ravinia continues to lead the way with its signature mix of programming across a wide array of genres, with an expanded set of offerings at the Carousel, both as opening acts and stand-alone events.
- Michael Feinstein & Jean-Yves Thibaudet, June 14, Martin Theatre
- Jacob Collier and Lawrence*, with a pre-concert performance at the Carousel by Tiny Habits, June 16
- Pat Metheny, June 20
- Melody Gardot*, June 22, Martin Theatre
- Adrian Dunn Singers, July 14, Carousel (before that evening’s CSO concert)
- Maria Schneider Orchestra, with a pre-concert performance at the Carousel by Alexis Lombre^ and Ravinia Jazz Scholars Alumni, July 23 (Part of Breaking Barriers Festival)
- Rebirth Brass Band*, July 26
- Elvin Bishop* & Charlie Musselwhite, August 3, Carousel
- Boz Scaggs and Keb’ Mo’, August 6
- The Special Consensus*, August 8, Carousel
- Buddy Guy and George Benson, August 23
- Steans Music Institute Jazz Directors Billy Childs, Rufus Reid, and Steve Wilson, plus Sara Caswell^ and Christian Euman*, with Kurt Elling, September 8, Martin Theatre
GLOBAL MUSIC and LATIN
- Jesse & Joy*, June 25
- Natalia Lafourcade*, July 22 (Part of Breaking Barriers Festival)
- Shakti* and Béla Fleck, September 3
- Seventh annual Fiesta Ravinia, with Reik*, September 10
POP, ROCK, R&B, INDIE, HIP-HOP, COUNTRY, and DJs
- Ms. Lauryn Hill, June 17
- Chicago, with a pre-concert performance at the Carousel by the Ravinia Jazz Scholars, June 18
- Counting Crows and Dashboard Confessional, with a pre-concert performance at the Carousel by Glory Days*, June 23
- Charlie Puth*, with a pre-concert performance at the Carousel by Summer League*, Bitter Jester Festival (local Battle of the Bands) 2022 Finalist, June 24
- Santana, June 30 and July 1
- Straight No Chaser* and Ambrosia*, July 2
- Ne-Yo*, July 7
- John Fogerty and Hearty Har*, July 9
- Miko Marks*, July 13, Carousel
- Jason Mraz and His SuperBand, August 2
- Blues Traveler and Big Head Todd & The Monsters, August 12
- John Legend, August 13 and 14
- Jethro Tull, August 18
- Kenny Loggins and Yacht Rock Revue, August 19
- Classic Albums Live Dark Side of the Moon, August 25
- Boyz II Men* and The Isley Brothers*, August 26
- Train and Parmalee*, August 30
- Brandi Carlile, August 31
- Carrie Underwood, September 1 and 2
- Queen! featuring resident DJs Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, and Garrett David, with Hosts Lucy Stoole, Nico, and special guests, September 9, Carousel
