For nearly 90 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 Festival is led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar, along with Grant Park Chorus Director Christopher Bell, Grant Park Orchestral Association President and CEO Paul Winberg, and Board Chair Adam Grais.

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Paul Winberg

Jeffery Page

Denielle Wilson

Marc Geelhoed

Chris Collins

Hilary Mercer

Shelby K.

Jill Hurwitz

Hannah Lehman

Emily Canham

The Leadership Team at the Grant Park Music Festival is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing the operational management of the organization. This group collaborates to ensure the Festival remains a vibrant cultural cornerstone in Chicago, focusing on artistic excellence, financial sustainability, community engagement, and innovative marketing strategies to enhance audience experience and growth.

Leadership Team

Performing Arts Personnel

Orchestral and Performance Staff

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