RSMI Jazz Grandstand Tickets

RSMI Jazz Grandstand is the flagship contemporary jazz ensemble born from the Ravinia Steans Music Institute (RSMI), the Ravinia Festival’s renowned program dedicated to cultivating the next generation of jazz and classical visionaries. The project brings together three fellow-led quintets that perform original charts written and workshopped during the Steans Jazz residency, under the directorship of legendary figures Billy Childs, John Clayton, and Steve Wilson. This page highlights the ensemble’s biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information so fans can secure their seats with confidence.

Whether you’re in Highland Park, IL, or following from other cities, RSMI Jazz Grandstand represents the accessibility and excellence Ravinia is known for. Tickets for Ravinia events are delivered through the Ravinia App, and a park admission ticket is required to enjoy performances on festival grounds.

RSMI alumni frequently perform on tour under Ravinia On Tour, showcasing the breadth of the program’s impact on contemporary jazz. The 2025 season features alumni ensembles highlighting touring opportunities with modern, original repertoire. For the June 17, 2025 Jazz Grandstand performance at Bennett Gordon Hall, Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, IL, plan ahead to secure your seats. Visit the Ravinia box office for ticketing and use the Ravinia App for mobile delivery. Connect with RSMI on social media for announcements, performances, and artist updates.

Venue details: Bennett Gordon Hall at Ravinia Festival offers an intimate jazz hall setting with excellent acoustics and a campus-like atmosphere in Highland Park, just north of Chicago. Plan to arrive early to enjoy the park grounds and dining options before the performance.