Lizzo, Labrinth, Ricky Martin and Hugh Jackman to make their Ravinia debuts in packed summer lineup The Ravinia Festival has unveiled its 2026 summer lineup, featuring a star-studded roster of performers including pop sensation Lizzo, British singer Labrinth, Latin pop icon Ricky Martin, and actor-singer Hugh Jackman. The season will also mark the debut of the newly renovated Hunter Pavilion, part of a $75 million multi-year renovation of the 36-acre music park in Highland Park. Lizzo will make her Ravinia debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on July 11, performing the flute alongside the ensemble. The concert will also feature 21-year-old South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim in Maurice Ravel’s “Piano Concerto in G major.” Labrinth, known for his work on the score of HBO’s “Euphoria,” will debut with the Chicago Philharmonic on September 2, while St. Vincent will collaborate with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Jules Buckley on July 25, showcasing deep cuts from her catalog. The festival’s lineup includes a mix of classical and contemporary acts, with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra celebrating its 90th anniversary of residency. The season will feature rare appearances by future music director Klaus Mäkelä, who will conduct the orchestra at the Hunter Pavilion on August 6 and 8. Mäkelä will perform Sibelius’s “Violin Concerto” with Swedish violinist Daniel Lozakovich and later lead a Parisian-inspired interpretation of Stravinsky’s “The Firebird.” Other highlights include the return of legendary artists such as Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, and Jacob Collier. The season opens on June 3 with Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane delivering a jazz-focused night at the Martin Theater.#ravinia_festival #ricky_martin #lizzo #labrinth #hugh_jackman
