WHEN: Saturday, July 27
6:00 – 7:15 p.m. Pastoral Picnic in White
7:30 p.m. Concert Begins
WHERE: Millennium Park, The Jay Pritzker Pavillion
The Festival’s Pastoral Picnic in White is inspired by the French phenomenon that began in 1988 when friends gathered for an outdoor dinner party at the Bois de Boulogne and dressed in white so they could see each other in the dark. Now and every year, thousands of people gather in Paris, as well as other cities in Europe, Canada, and throughout the United States, to join in these elegant pop-up dinner parties. There is no “right way” to participate – simply, dress in white from head to toe, add a white tablecloth, a group of friends, and be ready for a night of magic and music.
No registration required; participants must provide their own food and picnic supplies. Please allow extra time to move through security points entering the performance area.
ABOUT: For 85 years, the Grant Park Music Festival has been Chicago’s summer musical sensation, demonstrating that classical music, performed by a world-class orchestra and chorus can have a transformative impact on the city. Showcased in the city’s most spectacular setting, the Festival continues to be the summer gathering place for all of Chicago. The Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park is the official home of the Grant Park Music Festival, with free seats available for every concert. The 2019 season runs through August 17 with concerts on Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
For more information about the Grant Park Music Festival season, visit gpmf.org, follow Grant Park Music Festival on Facebook or on Twitter @gpmf.
