All concerts for Ravinia’s 2025 season go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 24, at 8:00 a.m. CT, only on Ravinia.org!
We want to ensure you have a quick, easy, and secure experience purchasing tickets to the performances you most want to attend.
Here are four tips to make your buying experience better:
Access your account before April 24!
If you haven’t logged in to your Ravinia account since last summer, we strongly recommend that you log in once before tickets go on sale to ensure that you won’t need to reset a forgotten password. You will be required to log in to your account to complete your ticket purchase. If you don’t have an account, create one now to save time on April 24!Pre-save your credit card information and billing address.
You can pre-save your credit card number and expiration date to your account, along with your billing address. During checkout, you will have to use the billing address that exactly matches your bank statement (including apartment, unit, or suite number) for that credit card. We strongly recommend pre-saving credit card and billing information to your account before April 24 to save time while checking out.Get in line!
When you visit Ravinia.org on April 24, there will be a digital waiting room to enter the website, and starting at 8:00, you will be assigned a number in line. Please do not refresh your page, leave your screen, or press the “back” button—you are in line and will gain access shortly! When your wait is over, you will be directed to a page listing each summer concert date. Scroll or use the search tool in your browser to go to a date, then use the buttons to choose tickets or add-ons. After adding tickets to your cart, you can either check out or return to the list to select tickets for another event.Twenty (20) minutes to seal the deal!
Once you add tickets to your cart, they will be reserved for exactly 20 minutes. Please complete your transaction within 20 minutes to avoid the risk of your ticket(s) being released. If your time begins to run low, check out and start another cart for any other tickets you want.
Other Important Information
You will be placed back in the queue if you log out of your account or if you do not add or remove tickets from your cart for 15 minutes.
We encourage you to buy tickets on a desktop/laptop computer, but mobile and tablet purchases are also supported.
Be wary of third-party ticket sellers. Make sure that you are buying tickets at Ravinia.org. Ravinia is not affiliated with other ticket sellers, ensuring that you are buying valid tickets at fair prices.
FAQs: Quick Answers to What Everyone’s Asking:
What does the checkout process look like?
On the concert list page, click the button for your preferred type of ticket (Pavilion, Lawn (GA), etc.), select a quantity of tickets or choose your seat locations, then click the “Add to Order” button to reserve them in your cart. A maximum of 10 tickets per concert may be purchased in a single order.
If available, select any add-ons (e.g., rental lawn chairs), then either click “Continue” to check out or click “Continue Shopping” to return to the schedule and add more tickets to your order.
Complete and pay for your order. You will receive a detailed order confirmation by email.
Ticket limits?
You may purchase a maximum of 10 tickets per concert, per order.
Ticket discounts?
Everyone needs a ticket for park admission, regardless of age:
Free or reduced-price tickets for children 2 and under are offered for many performances but must be ordered before entering the park; please check individual concert info pages for availability.
Students through college may purchase reduced-price tickets for most classical concerts (valid school ID required for park admission); when available, the student price option is shown during ticket selection.
Senior and military discounts are also available for many classical concerts. Guests without valid identification for a discounted ticket may be turned away or asked to pay the difference for a full-price ticket.
Where are my tickets?
Tickets are delivered digitally to your Ravinia account for scanning from the Ravinia App when you arrive at the park entrance. Each ticket you purchase will have a unique barcode that is used for admission. Barcodes will be visible in your Ravinia account typically no more than 7 days before the date of the performance.
Why are ticket prices so high?
We get it—costs are up everywhere. While the cost of live performances and touring has risen across the industry, we’re doing our best to keep Ravinia accessible.
Lawn tickets start at just $15
Reserved seats start at $20
We keep prices as low and transparent as possible.
What are these fees?
An order processing fee is applied to all online, phone, and mail orders. This fee helps cover the cost of producing live events—everything from technology and ticketing systems to the people who process your order. Ravinia does not charge an additional service fee per ticket.
Why are tickets already sold out?
Shows at Ravinia move fast. It’s not uncommon for in-demand performances to sell out quickly.
Tip: Check back often! Tickets sometimes become available again when others release them. Lawn tickets, in particular, tend to stick around a little longer.
The queue isn’t moving—what’s going on?
The queue helps manage heavy traffic during high-demand periods. As people check out or release tickets, your spot will move up. Stay in line—your turn is coming!
Are accessible seats available?
Yes, accessible seating is available for every performance. You can reserve accessible seats online or by contacting us directly.
Phone: 847-266-5100
Email: tickets@ravinia.org
Can I bring food and drinks to the concert?
Yes—picnicking is a beloved part of the Ravinia experience! That said, some performances may have restrictions. Always check the individual show page for the most accurate info.
What if it rains?
Ravinia is a rain-or-shine venue. Concerts go on as scheduled regardless of the weather. If a performance is significantly impacted by weather, we’ll share updates, but we do not offer refunds or rain checks for bad weather. Pack your rain gear just in case!
Why isn’t my favorite artist or genre performing this year?
We understand that everyone has their own musical preferences, and while the 2025 lineup may not feature your personal favorites, this season includes over 100 performances and introduces 60 artists new to Ravinia’s stages.
Have a suggestion? We’d love to hear it. Send your requests our way, and we’ll be happy to share them with our programming team.