2026 Ravinia Words & Music Classical Concert Tickets now available!
The Words & Music Program provides patrons of Chicagoland libraries complimentary lawn passes to attend concerts featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and other classical artists every season. This summer season, guests from suburban libraries in the greater Chicago Metropolitan area and the Chicago Public Library can attend 11 concerts. More information on each concert and venue details can be found on Ravinia’s website at www.ravinia.org.
- Tickets cannot be reserved and are available on a first-come, first- served basis at the Library.
- You must be a Midlothian Public Library cardholder and show your library card or a valid photo ID for checkout.
- Maximum of 2 tickets per cardholder.
- Please visit the Checkout Desk to collect tickets.
The following concerts will be offered as a part of Words & Music 2026, while supplies last:
- Sunday, July 19, 5 pm - MARIN ALSOP & MARIA DUEÑAS: BEETHOVEN’S “PASTORAL” SYMPHONY AND VIOLIN CONCERTO
Before the Performance: More Family Fun at KidsLawn:
3 - 4:30 pm at the KidsLawn space on the North Lawn
Join Reach Teach Play® for kid-focused activities before the performance!
KidsLawn also features interactive, large-scale percussion instruments to bring out the kids’ creative energy! - Thursday, July 23, 7:30 pm – MARIN ALSOP: MAHLER’S SIXTH SYMPHONY
- Friday, July 24,8 pm - BREAKING BARRIERS: ON THE MOVIES
- Friday July 31k 7:30 pm - MARIN ALSOP: DVORAK’S “NEW WORLD & CARLOS SIMON’S GOOD NEWS MASS”
- Saturday, August 1, 7:30 pm - MARIN ALSOP & EMANUEL AX: JOHN WILLIAMS AND RACHMANINOFF
- Sunday, August 2, 5 pm - THIS LAND: AMERICA IN SONG
Before the Performance: More Family Fun at KidsLawn:
3 - 4:30 pm at the KidsLawn space on the North Lawn
Join Reach Teach Play® for kid-focused activities before the performance!
KidsLawn also features interactive, large-scale percussion instruments to bring out the kids’ creative energy! - Thursday, August 6, 7:30 pm - KLAUS MAKELA & DANIEL LOZAKOVICH: SNOWY SOUNDS OF SIBELIUS AND STRAUSS
- Friday, August 7, 7:30 pm - KLAUS MAKELA: STRAVINSKY’S THE FIREBIRD AND DEBUSSY
- Thursday, August 13, 7:30 pm - THE MUSIC OF QUINCY JONES
- Friday, August 14, 7:30 pm - BRAHMS X RADIOHEAD
- Thursday, September 3, 7:30 pm - DAME JANE GLOVER & STEVEN ISSERLIS: MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE
For more information about Ravinia Music Festival, please visit: https://www.ravinia.org/