Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Jay Pritzker Pavilion, designed by Frank Gehry and opened in downtown Chicago on July 16, 2004, became Millennium Park’s principal outdoor performance venue and a home for the Grant Park Music Festival, Grant Park Symphony Orchestra, and Chorus. Named for businessman Jay Pritzker, it emerged from the redevelopment of former rail yards and parking lots, with major support from the Pritzker family. Its striking stainless steel bandshell, large lawn, and overhead trellis were engineered to bring concert-hall acoustics to an open-air setting for about 11,000 people. Built above complex underground structures, it also became a notable landmark in civic design, accessibility, and public culture.

Chicago, Illinois · United States