Afternoon of Art Song
Featuring fellows of the Singers Program
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DateAug 6, 2026
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VenueBennett Gordon Hall
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Event Starts1:30 PM
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Public Gates12:30 PM
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Ticket PricesFree General Admission with Advance Ticket
The beginning of the livestream may be delayed while the in-person audience enters the venue or due to event production needs. Thank you for your patience.
Program and featured artists are subject to change. While we strive to keep the information on this page up-to-date, modifications may occur at the performance.
Recordings of livestreams are available on Ravinia’s YouTube channel later in the season. Some performances may be omitted due to licensing restrictions.
Know Before You Go
Getting to Ravinia: Parking, Rideshare & Train
Free Parking Onsite • Free Metra UP-N Train
Park in the South Parking Lot at 201 St. Johns Ave. The lot opens at the listed “Public Gates” time.
Park and Ride shuttles are not in service for this event, and no other on-site parking lots are open.
Alert your driver: Uber, Lyft, and other car services must use one of the following parking lots to drop off and pick up guests.
- South Parking Lot (201 St. Johns Ave)
- Braeside Train Station (10 N. St. Johns Ave) — ¼ mile walk from Ravinia
- No drop-offs or pick-ups are allowed on public streets. If Highland Park Police or Ravinia staff redirect traffic, please follow those instructions.
Ride the Metra Union Pacific North Line train to and from our main entrance for free with your Ravinia ticket.
More Train Info
Views of the Stage
Bennett Gordon Hall is an indoor venue.
The stage is not visible from any location on the Lawn, nor is audio from the performance broadcast to the Lawn.
Prohibited Items
Any item deemed harmful or unsafe by Ravinia staff is prohibited.
While comfort and enjoyment of a night out at Ravinia are our top priorities, guests are prohibited from bringing the following items into the park:
- Firearms or explosives (including those possessed by off-duty officers or concealed carry license holders)
- Professional photographic and video or audio recording equipment
- Grills, firepits, or large open flames
- Chafing fuel or other canned heating products (e.g., Sterno)
- Beer kegs
- Athletic equipment (e.g., balls and flying discs)
- Bicycles, scooters, or skates (bike racks can be found outside the west and south entrances)
- Animals, except for service animals trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities
- Tents or canopies
- Umbrellas over six feet in diameter
- Anything that needs to be staked into the ground
- Drones or other flying apparatus
- Items intended for protest, solicitation, or promotion not related to the event
Contact the box office (847-266-5100) with any questions.
Performance Content
At Ravinia, we believe that music has the power to bring people together. While we do not control what artists share, we ask all participants—artists and audiences alike—to uphold the spirit of respect, community, and connection that Ravinia offers.
Should any circumstance threaten physical safety, we will take appropriate action to ensure the well-being of our guests, artists, and staff.
Park Map
View or download our park map for the locations of Ravinia’s venues, parking lots, restrooms, first aid station, chair/table rental pickup, Festival Shop, and in-park dining options.
About the Performance
The Singers Program at the Steans Institute provides an exceptional opportunity for 15 classical vocalists to explore the rich world of art song. Fellows immerse themselves in diverse aspects of the repertoire, including style, technique, language, and performance. Throughout the program, fellows collaborate closely with a team of accomplished musicians and educators, gaining personalized mentorship that nurtures both artistic growth and career aspirations.
In addition to a series of public master classes that focus on growing the fellows’ experience and interpretations of specific repertoire, the musicians participate in several afternoon concerts presented during the summer, some with specially curated themes and others featuring repertoire selected by the performers.