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Aug
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Aug
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Ravinia Pavilion
After a successful tour around the US and Europe, legendary blues rock guitarist and singer Joe Bonamassa is returning to big outdoor venues in the United States next summer. Watch him and his powerful strums at the The Pavilion at Ravinia on Wednesday, 12th August 2026, as part of his upcoming US Summer Tour! This iconic artist brought the blues-rock genre to its popularity today, and fans are expected to make his upcoming shows sold-out, too!
Hailed as “the world’s biggest blues guitarist”, 11 of Bonamassa’s 15 solo albums have reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Blues chart, and his musical legacy has also been recognized with multiple Grammy nominations. See him Driving Towards the Daylight live as he delights his fans with his biggest music hits and timeless talent. It’s definitely going to be an electrifying night with this talented artist and his signature instrument, so make sure to get your tickets now!
With celebrated blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa’s most recent album, Breakthrough, getting nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, it is quite evident how the demand for this renowned artist’s music and guitar skills remains high and popular. He just concluded a series of fall shows with longtime keyboardist Reese Wynans, and fans are already asking for new tour dates. Now, his fans can count the days until the full collection of his 32-track B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100 is set for release in February of next year, plus his recently announced US Summer Tour 2026!
A clear favorite of music and guitar lovers worldwide, Joe Bonamassa has earned a stellar reputation for his outstanding guitar skills and notable contributions to the blues rock genre. His early exposure to music because of his father’s influence has allowed him to be inspired by Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. He has sold over four million albums, and is often called the Blues Rock Titan. A respected collaborator and producer, he has worked with other famous artists and has created Keeping the Blues Alive Records, an independent record label founded to promote and support blues musicians. With his incredible passion and steadfast determination to introduce the genre to more listeners, his discography keeps growing even after more than 30 years of his illustrious music career.
An outdoor venue in Illinois, The Pavilion at Ravinia will be rocked by Bonamassa on 12th August 2026. It is the main, open-air amphitheater within the Ravinia Festival complex. Guests adore the venue’s ability to host up to 3,400 people and stage various events, especially musical acts. With a $75 million renovation on the way, it can really reach its goal of being “at the forefront of artistic presentation and programming for generations to come”.
If you want to experience the groove live, start selecting your seats as early as today when you click the buy now button above!
Please see below the Ravinia Pavilion seating chart for the Joe Bonamassa event on 12 August 2026. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest Joe Bonamassa tickets. For accessible seating please contact Ravinia Pavilion directly.
Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park, Illinois, , US