Donor Benefits

We are grateful for the generous donors who keep the music playing throughout the year. Ravinia donors receive a variety of benefits aimed at making the Ravinia experience as easy and fulfilling as possible.
Bravo$100–$199

Benefits at this level:
- Access to donors-only presale of Lawn tickets View donor ticketing timeline
- Early park entry for two (2) ticketed patrons to classical concerts 30 minutes before the public*
View terms and conditions - Invitation to two (2) Chicago Symphony Orchestra rehearsals
- Two (2) complimentary general admission Lawn tickets to classical concerts chosen by Ravinia
- 10% discount at The Festival Shop, online and in-store
Encore$200–$299

Benefits at this level:
- Access to donors-only presale of Lawn tickets View donor ticketing timeline
- Early park entry for two (2) ticketed patrons to all performance genres 30 minutes before the public*
View terms and conditions - Four (4) complimentary general admission Lawn tickets to classical concerts chosen by Ravinia
- $2 off each Wintrust chair rental in the park
Plus these benefits from lower levels:
- Invitation to two (2) Chicago Symphony Orchestra rehearsals
- 10% discount at The Festival Shop, online and in-store
Friend$300–$499

Benefits at this level:
- Access to donors-only presale of reserved seats and Lawn tickets, including a 20% discount on reserved seats priced $36+ during donor ticketing period ‡ View donor ticketing timeline
- Early park entry for four (4) ticketed patrons to all performance genres 30 minutes before the public*
View terms and conditions - Advance dining reservation requests
Plus these benefits from lower levels:
- Four (4) complimentary general admission Lawn tickets to classical concerts chosen by Ravinia
- Invitation to two (2) Chicago Symphony Orchestra rehearsals
- 10% discount at The Festival Shop, online and in-store
- $2 off each Wintrust chair rental in the park
Affiliate$500–$999

Benefits at this level:
- Earlier access to donors-only presale of reserved seats and Lawn tickets, including a 20% discount on reserved seats priced $36+ during donor ticketing period ‡ View donor ticketing timeline
- Increased priority in advance dining reservation requests
- Ravinia season poster
Plus these benefits from lower levels:
- Early park entry for four (4) ticketed patrons to all performance genres 30 minutes before the public*
View terms and conditions - Invitation to two (2) Chicago Symphony Orchestra rehearsals
- Four (4) complimentary general admission Lawn tickets to classical concerts chosen by Ravinia
- 10% discount at The Festival Shop, online and in-store
- $2 off each Wintrust chair rental in the park
Patron $1,000–$1,999

Benefits at this level:
- Earlier access to donors-only presale of reserved seats and Lawn tickets including a 20% discount on reserved seats priced $36+ during donor ticketing period ‡ View donor ticketing timeline
- Increased priority over lower levels in advance dining reservation requests
- Recognition in program book listings
Plus these benefits from lower levels:
- Early park entry for four (4) ticketed patrons to all performance genres 30 minutes before the public*
View terms and conditions - Invitation to two (2) Chicago Symphony Orchestra rehearsals
- Four (4) complimentary general admission Lawn tickets to classical concerts chosen by Ravinia
- Ravinia season poster
- 10% discount at The Festival Shop, online and in-store
- $2 off each Wintrust chair rental in the park
Marquee $2,000–$3,999

Benefits at this level:
- Earlier access to donors-only presale of reserved seats and Lawn tickets including a 20% discount on reserved seats priced $36+ during donor ticketing period ‡ View donor ticketing timeline
- Invitation to exclusive donor events, including the Donor Season Preview
- Increased priority over lower levels in advance dining reservation requests
- Six (6) complimentary general admission Lawn tickets to classical concerts chosen by Ravinia
Plus these benefits from lower levels:
- Early park entry for four (4) ticketed patrons to all performance genres 30 minutes before the public*
View terms and conditions - Invitation to two (2) Chicago Symphony Orchestra rehearsals
- Ravinia season poster
- Recognition in program book listings
- 10% discount at The Festival Shop, online and in-store
- $2 off each Wintrust chair rental in the park
Opus$4,000–$6,999

Benefits at this level:
- Donors-only presale of reserved seats and Lawn tickets before all lower levels, including hand-filled, personalized requests through the box office and a 20% discount on reserved seats priced $36+ during donor ticketing period ‡ View donor ticketing timeline
- One (1) season parking pass to Ravinia’s private priority parking lots △
- Access to Ravinia’s exclusive Donor Concierge Service, including premier access to ticket upgrades, exchanges, and waitlists
- Season lawn pass for two (2)— valid for sold-out concerts!**
View terms and conditions - Membership to the Freehling Room, Ravinia’s private dining club
- Increased priority over lower levels in advance dining reservation requests
Plus these benefits from lower levels:
- Early park entry for four (4) ticketed patrons to all performance genres 30 minutes before the public*
View terms and conditions - Invitation to exclusive donor events, including the Donor Season Preview
- Invitation to two (2) Chicago Symphony Orchestra rehearsals
- Six (6) complimentary general admission Lawn tickets to classical concerts chosen by Ravinia
- Ravinia season poster
- Recognition in program book listings
- 10% discount at The Festival Shop, online and in-store
- $2 off each Wintrust chair rental in the park
Guarantor$7,000–$9,999

Benefits at this level:
- Earlier access to donors-only presale of reserved seats and Lawn tickets including increased priority in hand-filled, personalized requests through the box office and a 20% discount on reserved seats priced $36+ during donor ticketing period ‡ View donor ticketing timeline
- Two (2) season parking passes to Ravinia’s private priority parking lots △
- Season lawn pass for four (4)—valid for sold-out concerts!
** View terms and conditions - Access to Ravinia’s exclusive Donor Concierge Service, with increased priority in premier access to ticket upgrades, exchanges, and waitlists
- Increased priority over lower levels in advance dining reservation requests
- Eight (8) complimentary general admission Lawn tickets to classical concerts chosen by Ravinia
Plus these benefits from lower levels:
- Membership to the Freehling Room, Ravinia’s private dining club
- Early park entry for four (4) ticketed patrons to all performance genres 30 minutes before the public*
View terms and conditions - Invitation to exclusive donor events, including the Donor Season Preview
- Invitation to two (2) Chicago Symphony Orchestra rehearsals
- Ravinia season poster
- Recognition in program book listings
- 10% discount at The Festival Shop, online and in-store
- $2 off each Wintrust chair rental in the park
President's Circle$10,000–$19,999

Benefits at this level:
- First access to donors-only presale of reserved seats and Lawn tickets, including increased priority in hand-filled, personalized requests through the box office and a 20% discount on reserved seats priced $36+ during donor ticketing period ‡ View donor ticketing timeline
- Access to Ravinia’s exclusive Donor Concierge Service, with increased priority in premier access to ticket upgrades, exchanges, and waitlists
- Opportunity to join a consortium for concert sponsorship, including increased recognition and complimentary tickets
- Increased priority over lower levels in advance dining reservation requests
- Twelve (12) complimentary general admission Lawn tickets to classical concerts chosen by Ravinia
Plus these benefits from lower levels:
- Two (2) season parking passes to Ravinia’s private priority parking lots △
- Season lawn pass for four (4)—valid for sold-out concerts!
** View terms and conditions - Membership to the Freehling Room, Ravinia’s private dining club
- Early park entry for four (4) ticketed patrons to all performance genres 30 minutes before the public*
View terms and conditions - Invitation to exclusive donor events, including the Donor Season Preview
- Invitation to two (2) Chicago Symphony Orchestra rehearsals
- Ravinia season poster
- Recognition in program book listings
- 10% discount at The Festival Shop, online and in-store
- $2 off each Wintrust chair rental in the park
Chairman's Circle $20,000+

Benefits at this level:
- First access to donors-only presale of reserved seats and Lawn tickets, including highest priority in hand-filled, personalized requests through the box office and a 20% discount on reserved seats priced $36+ during donor ticketing period ‡ View donor ticketing timeline
- Concert sponsorship opportunities, including opportunity to host an event on sponsorship date, complimentary tickets to the performance, and additional prominent recognition
- Access to Ravinia’s exclusive Donor Concierge Service, with increased priority in premier access to ticket upgrades, exchanges, and waitlists
- Increased priority over lower levels in advance dining reservation requests
- Sixteen (16) complimentary general admission Lawn tickets to classical concerts chosen by Ravinia
Goods and services valued at $364
Plus these benefits from lower levels:
- Two (2) season parking passes to Ravinia’s private priority parking lots △
- Season lawn pass for four (4)—valid for sold-out concerts!
** View terms and conditions - Membership to the Freehling Room, Ravinia’s private dining club
- Early park entry for four (4) ticketed patrons to all performance genres 30 minutes before the public*
View terms and conditions - Invitation to exclusive donor events, including the Donor Season Preview
- Invitation to two (2) Chicago Symphony Orchestra rehearsals
- Ravinia season poster
- Recognition in program book listings
- 10% discount at The Festival Shop, online and in-store
- $2 off each Wintrust chair rental in the park
Legend
* Must have early entry barcode and performance tickets for entry. View terms and conditions.
** Season Lawn Passes will not be valid on all dates. View terms and conditions. Check ravinia.org for details
△ Excludes Gala Concert
‡ For Pavilion seats priced $36 and above, due to high demand, we cannot guarantee priority reserved seating at any level. Discount does not apply to Lawn Blocks.
View Benefits Comparison Chart

Frequently Asked Questions
You can donate online on our website here, or you may call our development department at 847-266-5461. Creating an account and donating online is your best bet for being prepared for the donor ticket requesting period each spring.
If you made a donation during the advance ticketing period for your level of support, you may request tickets immediately at Ravinia.org. Please click here to review information about advance ticketing for current Ravinia donors.
All donor benefits, excluding the priority parking pass for donors at the Opus level and above, can be accessed digitally from your myRavinia account. Log in here on your mobile device to access your concert tickets and benefits barcode digitally.
The priority parking pass will be mailed in just before the season begins. After the season has begun, new or upgrading donors can expect to access these benefits on their myRavinia account immediately and receive a parking pass (if applicable) in 7–10 days.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about your donation or to help you choose the level of support that is right for you. Please contact Development at donors@ravinia.org or 847-266-5461 for more information.
Need more info? Read our most frequently asked donor questions.
2023 Donor Ticketing Timeline

Early Entry Terms and Conditions
Early entry passes, combined with performance tickets, admit the number of ticketed patrons specified on the pass (varies by donor benefit level) into the park 30 minutes prior to the opening of gates to the public. Bravo-level passes are only valid for classical performances. Some restrictions may apply to early entry passes. Kids Concerts excluded from early entry. Early entry passes are not transferable and not valid for parking. Additional ID may be required to enter.The pass is a revocable license and admission is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies established by the Ravinia Festival Association.
Season Lawn Pass Terms and Conditions
Season passes are valid for admission to the general admission Lawn area for any performance in the summer season with some exceptions including the Gala Benefit. Allows park entry 30 minutes before the public for the number of ticketed patrons specified on the pass (varies by donor benefit level). Season passes may not be exchanged for a dated Lawn ticket, have no cash or resale value, and are not transferable. The pass is a revocable license and admission is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies established by the Ravinia Festival Association. Note: General Season Passes are not valid for early park entry.