Kool & The Gang
with special guest Morris Day and The Time
and ConFunkShun
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DateAug 27, 2026
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VenueHunter Pavilion
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Event Starts6:30 PM
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Donor Gates4:30 PM
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Public Gates5:00 PM
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Ticket Prices$60–$101
All tickets show the “all-in” price, fees included. Availability and prices are subject to change.
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Seating ChartView Seating Chart
Reserved Seat Ticket: $101
Reserved Block Ticket: $85
Price per person; must reserve full block of 2, 4, or 6
General Admission Ticket: $60–$65
Price increases by $5 one week before the event; ticket selection screen shows current price

Video Screen on the North Lawn
A live video feed from the Hunter Pavilion is shown on a giant video screen facing the North Lawn, in addition to the permanent screens inside the pavilion and facing the South Lawn.
Some general-admission areas of the Lawn may have limited or obstructed views of screens.
Lawn Admission Ticket: More Info
All guests need a ticket for park admission, regardless of age
Wintrust Chair & Table Rental Reservation
The Park View and Lawn Bar are open for dinner and drinks, and the Freehling Room is open to eligible Ravinia donors. Reservations are recommended for dinner.
The Tree Top Lounge is open with craft cocktails and more curated beverages, plus savory small bites.
Ravinia Market / Café and Concession Stands are open with hot food stations plus chilled grab-and-go, drinks, ice cream, and snacks.
Cashless: Cash will not be accepted at Dining Pavilion restaurants, bars, or concessions. Please bring a credit/debit card or other cashless forms of payment.
About the Performance
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It’s time to come together as Kool & the Gang bring their distinctive groove to Ravinia this summer! Propelled by horn-laden funk and seamless harmonies, the band makes their Ravinia debut, offering an unforgettable way to celebrate good times.
From Nairobi to Newark, Kool & the Gang has performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history. Thanks to iconic songs like "Celebration," "Cherish," "Jungle Boogie," "Summer Madness," and "Open Sesame," they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, 9 Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. In 2024, the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting the universal appeal and lasting influence of the band across generations.
They are joined at Ravinia by R&B icon, Confunkshun, funk legends who have been pleasing fans for over 50 years with hits like "Ffun," "Shake & Dance," and "Love Train." Opening the concert is legendary, pimpadelic funkmaster, Morris Day making his Ravinia debut as the freakalicious frontman for one of the all-time greatest party bands. With performances of hits like “jungle love,” “get it up,” and “the bird," you’ll be sure to know exactly what time it is!
Program
6:30 PM – Hunter Pavilion
ConFunkShun
–Intermission–
Morris Day and the Time
–Intermission–
Kool & The Gang
Program subject to change