Millennium Park is a must-visit destination in Chicago, offering visitors many activities and attractions. From stunning architecture to unique art installations, there is something for everyone. If you’re planning a trip to the Windy City, include Millennium Park on your itinerary. Below, we’ve highlighted six top things to do in Millennium Park, ensuring that your visit is fun and memorable. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned local, you won’t want to miss out on these exciting experiences. So grab your walking shoes and get ready to explore all the things to do at Millennium Park this summer!
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Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Every summer in Chicago, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion located in Millennium Park hosts its Summer Film series, where park visitors can relax, enjoy a picnic, and watch popular films, including blockbusters, family classics, award-winning movies, and cult favorites. Showings start at 6:30 pm every Tuesday evening and free admission. Check out the film schedule below:
- Tuesday, July 11: Fast Five (130 minutes, PG-13)
- Tuesday, July 18: Turning Red (100 minutes, PG)
- Tuesday, July 25: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (161 min, PG-13)
- Tuesday, Aug. 1: Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (118 minutes, PG-13)
- Tuesday, Aug. 8: Clueless (97 minutes, PG-13)
- Tuesday, Aug. 15: Top Gun: Maverick (130 minutes, PG-13)
- Tuesday, Aug 22: Barbershop (102 minutes, PG-13)
- Tuesday, Aug. 29: Everything Everywhere All at Once (139 minutes, R)
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Millennium Park Summer Music Series
The Millennium Park Summer Music Series features free outdoor concerts showcasing established and emerging musicians. Concerts feature artists from various genres, including R&B, house, disco, jazz, pop, country, alternative, and world music. The complete line up for the Millennium Park Summer Music Series year is:
- Thursday, June 22: Tribute to Ramsey Lewis: A Gentleman of Jazz, with special surprise guests
- Monday, June 26: Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra, El Laberinto del Coco
- Thursday, July 13: Big Freedia, “The Femmergy” feat. Mister Wallace & Friends + VITIGRRL
- Monday, July 17: Yemi Alade, Son Palenque + DJ’s TopDonn & Dee Money
- Thursday, July 20: Stephen Marley, Skanking Lizard & Jump Up Records’ 30th anniversary with DJ Chuck Wren
- Monday, July 24: Kurt Vile and the Violators, Finom
- Monday, July 31: Shemekia Copeland, Martha Redbone Roots Project
- Thursday, Aug. 10: GRAMMY® Legacies and Looking Ahead: Vieux Farka Touré & Cedric Burnside
- Thursday, Aug. 17: PJ Morton, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
- Monday, Aug. 21: Carla Morrison, Girl Ultra + DJ Roxyo Sounds
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Concert for Chicago
WHEN: Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 6:30 PM
Celebrate Zell Music Director Riccardo Muti’s remarkable tenure with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at this free concert in Millennium Park. Enjoy performances of the heartfelt Andante moderato, written by longtime Chicago resident Florence Price, and Tchaikovsky’s exhilarating Fifth Symphony as the CSO closes the 2022/23 Season in style.
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Summer Workouts on the Great Lawn
Take your workout outside this summer with a crowd, where you can hold one another accountable and watch the time fly by. The free program, Summer Workouts on the Great Lawn, is offered on Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays starting from May 25 and going until Aug. 31. You can expect Pilates at 7 a.m., Yoga at 8 a.m., Tai Chi at 9 a.m., and Zumba at 10 a.m. And if you’re here on a weekday, you can still do yoga. Weekday Yoga is on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from May 28 to Sept. 5.
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