Some important changes are coming to Millennium Park this summer. A new security perimeter and bag check will take place for all Jay Pritzker Pavilion events and outside alcohol will be prohibited at these seven events:
- May 26: Chicago House Music Festival
- June 8–10: Chicago Blues Festival
- June 24: Chicago Mariachi Festival
- July 4: Grant Park Music Festival Independence Day Salute
- August 9: Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me
- August 13: Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert
- August 29–September 2: Chicago Jazz Festival
Outside alcohol will be allowed at the other 70 public concerts and programs happening in Millennium Park this summer.
Visitors will have additional food and beverage options at various price points available for purchase inside the venue. Subject to bag search at the security perimeter, guests will continue to be allowed to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to all events at Millennium Park.
Please be patient and plan ahead for the Millennium Park Security Perimeter. Knowing what items are prohibited will help speed your bag check. Entry may be faster for those without bags. For more information about the new security measures, including a full list of the prohibited items, visit
millenniumpark.org.
