Free outdoor concerts at Millennium Park on select Mondays and Thursdays, June 15–August 6, 2026. Gates open 5pm; shows begin 6:30pm. Seating Bowl and Great Lawn are free, first-come first-served. Bring your own food and drinks.
Program: Free Summer Music Series
Deal
Free Activity
Days
Mon · Thu
Time
Gates open 5pm; show begins 6:30pm on scheduled dates
Ends
Aug 6, 2026
How it works: Walk up to Millennium Park on a scheduled concert Monday or Thursday evening; seating is free and first-come first-served.
Check the 2026 schedule for concert dates (select Mondays and Thursdays, Jun 15–Aug 6).
Arrive at Millennium Park; gates open at 5pm.
Find a free spot in the Pavilion seating bowl or on the Great Lawn.
First-come, first-served for free seating in the Pavilion and Great Lawn. Check schedule for specific concert dates.