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.

Rideshare

Checked Oct 19, 2026

Use the West Parking Lot at 201 Ravinia Park Road, Braeside station at 10 North St. Johns Avenue, or Ravinia station at 680 St. Johns Avenue. West Lot inbound access closes 30 minutes before the performance ends. No pickup or drop-off is allowed on public streets. Follow staff directions if redirected.

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The venue’s visit and FAQ pages do not publish a general policy for leaving and re-entering the park during a ticketed concert.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.

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