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Ravinia Pavilion sits in the heart of Ravinia Park in Highland Park, Illinois, delivering iconic open-air summer performances with a covered pavilion and expansive lawn seating. Since 1936, it’s hosted the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Residency and now brings 100+ events each summer across multiple venues, including the Martin Theatre, Bennett Gordon Hall, Sandra K. Crown Theater, and the North Lawn Carousel Stage. Whether you’re here for a world-class classical performance or a contemporary summer show, we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticket access and practical details to help you plan your visit.

Plan ahead with essential information on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining. We’ll guide you to secure your seats quickly and reliably, with affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant partners to enhance your Ravinia experience.

Venue overview: Ravinia Pavilion is an open-air, covered structure within Ravinia Park. The pavilion seats 3,350, with additional general admission seating on the lawn. The Ravinia campus also offers indoor venues for a broader range of performances, including the Martin Theatre, Bennett Gordon Hall, Sandra K. Crown Theater, and the North Lawn Carousel Stage. Use the pavilion seating chart on Ravinia’s official site to find your ideal view.

Parking: Onsite West Lot accommodates roughly 1,800 cars. Additional Park & Ride options and remote parking with shuttle service are available for select performances. West Lot address: 201 Ravinia Park Road.

Transit: Metra’s UP-North Line stops at the Ravinia Park entrance, making rail a convenient option. Pace Ravinia Direct shuttles operate for select performances, linking surrounding suburbs to Ravinia Park.

Nearby accommodations and dining: The Courtyard Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook offers convenient lodging near Ravinia, with Ravinia vacation packages available through partner options. For dining, you’ll find a range of nearby restaurants and cafes in Highland Park and Northbrook. We highlight affiliate partners for hotels and restaurants to help you plan a seamless stay.

Notable history: Ravinia has hosted the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Residency since 1936 and remains a premier summer cultural destination with a dynamic lineup of performances across multiple venues under the Ravinia umbrella. Note: a future renovation project may rename the Hunter Pavilion as part of ongoing upgrades.

Getting there

The West Lot has a maximum capacity of 1,800 vehicles. [1] [2]

Inside the venue

Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia is located at 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, IL 60035. Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia has a capacity of 3,400. [3] [4] [5]

Venue history

Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia is a cornerstone of the historic Ravinia Festival. [6]

References

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: Pavilion seats 3,350; lawn areas provide additional general admission seating.
Address: 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035.
Venue type: Open-air, covered pavilion within Ravinia Park; also includes indoor venues (Martin Theatre, Bennett Gordon Hall, Sandra K. Crown Theater) and the North Lawn Carousel Stage.
Seating chart: Pavilion Seating Chart available to download from Ravinia (official site).
Parking: Onsite West Lot (roughly 1,800-car capacity); Park & Ride options and remote parking with shuttles; West Lot address: 201 Ravinia Park Road.
Transit: Metra UP-North Line stops at Ravinia Park entrance; Pace Ravinia Direct shuttles available for select performances.
Nearby hotels: Courtyard Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook nearby; Ravinia vacation packages with Courtyard Highland Park/Northbrook exist.
Notable events: Home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Residency since 1936; hosts 100+ events each summer; Pavilion renovation planned to rename Hunter Pavilion.

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