Petrillo Music Shell
- Neighborhood: Grant Park Museums
- 235 S. Columbus Drive
- Chicago, IL 60604
- 312-742-4763
The amphitheater area, bounded by Columbus Drive on the west, Lake Shore Drive on the east, Monroe Drive on the north and Jackson Blvd. on the south, is a popular place for free, high-quality entertainment. Throughout the summer the Grant Park Music Festival sponsors free evening concerts with the Chicago skyline as a stunning backdrop. Other music events include Latin, blues, jazz, country and gospel festivals. Classical and pop shows are also scheduled. An Independence Day-eve concert coordinated with a fireworks display is a tradition on July 3.
The music shell is named for James Petrillo, who championed the cause of free concerts in Grant Park both as president of the Chicago Federation of Musicians (1922-62) and as commissioner of the Chicago Park District (1934-45).
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Columbus and Jackson.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 1-Indiana/Hyde Park, 7-Harrison, 126-Jackson, 3-King Drive, 4-Cottage Grove, 6-Jeffery Exp., 60-Blue Island/26th, 151-Sheridan. Brown Line Train: Adams/Wabash. Green Line Train: Adams/Wabash. Purple Line Train: Adams/Wabash. Orange Line Train: Adams/Wabash.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. There are spaces for wheelchair seating, a designated drop-off area for vehicles with proper authorization and accessible restrooms. There are also wheelchair-designated spaces in the Monroe underground garage.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Vary with event. Call concert line for performance times.
- Admission Price:
- Concerts are free, though there is a reserved seating area for Grant Park Music Festival members, who pay anywhere from $48 to $1,150 for different categories of membership. To join, call 312-742-4763.
- Music Style:
- Blues, Classical, Gospel, and Jazz
Features
- Features:
- Scenic View. No food Mostly BYOF, though there are usually concession stands.
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Entirely
