Venue guide
Ravinia
Ravinia is an amphitheater in Highland Park, IL.
Venue info
Checked against Ravinia’s official sources. Tap a section to open it.
Bag policy
Checked Oct 11, 2026
Bags larger than 18" x 12" x 12" are not allowed in the Hunter Pavilion. All bags, coolers and picnic baskets are searched at park entrances.
Allowed
- Bags up to 18" x 12" x 12" in the Pavilion
- Bags, backpacks, purses and picnic baskets in the park (searched)
Not allowed
- Pavilion: bags larger than 18" x 12" x 12"
- Pavilion: coolers, wagons, strollers and large umbrellas
- Umbrellas over six feet in diameter
- Tents or canopies
- Anything staked into the ground
Entrances and doors
Checked Sep 24, 2026
Park gates open at times posted for each performance; the venue cannot admit early lineups to restrooms or other facilities before the published gate time. The Metra stop serves the Tyler West Gate.
Parking
Checked Sep 24, 2026
Onsite parking is available for performances, with price and lot opening time set per event. The West Parking Lot is at 201 Ravinia Park Road; select concerts offer a park-and-ride shuttle.
Accessibility
Checked Sep 24, 2026
The park and its performance facilities have accessible routes and seating. The Hunter Pavilion has accessible reserved positions, and the West Gate provides access to free assistive listening headsets with an ID or card deposit.
Food and drink
Checked Sep 24, 2026
Guests may bring their own picnic to the Lawn. Ravinia also has onsite restaurants, bars, a market and concession carts.
Re-entry
Checked Sep 24, 2026
The venue’s visit and FAQ pages do not publish a general policy for leaving and re-entering the park during a ticketed concert.
Tickets and will call
Checked Sep 24, 2026
Performance tickets are delivered exclusively through the Ravinia app, where they may be saved to a digital wallet or shared. The FAQ does not describe routine paper ticket pickup.
Upcoming shows at Ravinia
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Around Ravinia
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