Ravinia announces $75M in campus renovations to popular festival venue
Ravinia Festival announced a $75 million renovation today to modernize its iconic park and performance spaces while preserving its historic charm.
www.fox32chicago.comHere’s a quick update on Ravinia Festival based on recent reporting:
- Ravinia announced a major campus renovation totaling about $75 million, aimed at modernizing its park and venues while preserving historic character. The first phase focuses on the Pavilion, which will be renamed Hunter Pavilion after a $10 million gift, with final completion targeted around 2026 and ongoing work through 2029.[1][2]
- The renovation plan envisions phased improvements across the 36-acre site, with all major upgrades expected to be in place by Ravinia’s 125th anniversary in 2029.[2]
- The festival also released its 2025 lineup, featuring over 100 concerts and numerous artist debuts, including high-profile acts and collaborations across classical and contemporary genres.[3][4]
- Tickets and programming for the 2025 season were active, with the festival running June through August and ongoing infrastructure enhancements continuing into that year.[4]
- Ravinia remains a long-standing summer music venue in Highland Park, IL, continuing to host a broad mix of performances while the campus updates proceed.[5]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest exact dates for the renovation milestones, current 2026 season status, or help you plan a visit around the Hunter Pavilion opening and other renovated spaces.
Citations:
- Ravinia renovation announcement and Pavilion renaming:[1][2]
- Renovation timeline through 2029:[2]
- 2025 lineup and season details:[3][4]
- Season dates and festival scope:[4][5]