Squirrel Nut Zippers
30th anniversary of Hot
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DateJuly 14, 2026
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VenueCarousel Stage
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Event Starts7:30 PM
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Donor Gates4:30 PM
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Public Gates5:00 PM
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Ticket Prices$52–$57
All tickets show the “all-in” price, fees included. Availability and prices are subject to change.
General Admission Ticket: $52
Price increases by $5 one week before the event; ticket selection screen shows current price
Lawn Admission Ticket: More Info
All guests need a ticket for park admission, regardless of age
Wintrust Chair & Table Rental Reservation
About the Performance
When Hot first hit the airwaves in 1996, it didn’t just ignite excitement — it sparked a cultural bonfire. With its infectious blend of swing, jazz, Delta blues, and Southern storytelling, Hot rocketed the Squirrel Nut Zippers from the underground scene of Chapel Hill, NC, to the national stage, achieving Platinum status and defining a generation’s rediscovery of vintage Americana.
Now, three decades later, the Zippers are coming to Ravinia, rekindling that fire as part their 30th anniversary celebration of the album that cemented the band’s legacy as one of the most original and unpredictable acts of the era. For this special show, the Zippers will perform Hot in its entirety, along with other classics from their beloved catalog. The Squirrel Nut Zippers’ Hot 30th Anniversary Show is more than a concert—it’s a cultural event that taps into nostalgia while delivering the timeless, genre-bending music with the same mischievous spirit and raucous joy that made them a household name.