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Aug
11
Aug
11
Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia
You’re guaranteed to experience an unforgettable summer night with music icons Brian McKnight and Gladys Knight gracing the stage of The Pavilion at Ravinia on Tuesday, 11th August 2026! Alongside fellow music stars like Brandi Carlile, Paul Simon, and Ricky Martin, the two stars will also stage a career-spanning setlist to celebrate the newly redesigned Hunter Pavilion venue! Imagine the music industry’s living legends gathering together to give you the most timeless summer concert you have ever experienced!
On this particular evening, both icons will be in the spotlight to deliver their timeless hits from their multi-awarded catalog. Both artists have built multi-awarded discographies that have cemented their identity as two of the most recognizable performers of their genre, and they’re ready to sing for their live audience here! Make sure to secure your tickets early, as the show will have two fan bases together, making the show have even higher demand from music fans!
Love Is The Best Thing That Ever Happened To You, and you will feel that at this show! The two passionate singers are experts at staging the most captivating concerts, with Brian McKnight having a phenomenal record of staging at least 877 live shows and Gladys Knight having 1,441 throughout her career of more than six decades! With Brian McKnight and Gladys Knight teaming up for the Ravinia Festival, the summer live music experience will feel like a Midnight Train to Georgia that will Show You The Way Back to Your Heart!
Singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist Brian McKnight can play nine instruments at his shows while making the audience fall in love with his voice. With an extensive discography featuring 21 albums, he has successfully achieved international fame through 2 to 3-time multi-platinum records. He has been nominated for the Grammy Awards 17 times, and All Music Magazine has accurately described his artistry as “One amazing song right after another.” Some of his hits include Back At One, Never Felt This Way, and The Only One For Me.
The Empress of Soul is clearly not done bidding farewell to her eager fans! Gladys Knight has cemented her identity as a true music maker by producing two of the most highly recognized songs on the planet, Midnight Train to Georgia and That’s What Friends Are For with Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder. Her influence in pop culture has also been emphasized by being the singer behind the iconic James Bond theme song, Licence to Kill. She has seven Grammy Award wins with more than triple that number in nominations, and is also an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For her unparalleled music career, Rolling Stone has recognized her voice by including her in their prestigious list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.
Following the celebrated performances of Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, and John Legend at the Ravinia Festival, Brian McKnight and Gladys Knight will also have their very own evening at The Pavilion at Ravinia on Tuesday, 11th August 2026! It can accommodate up to nearly 3,400 guests and is known for providing the best acoustics for an open-air concert. The massive renovations have upgraded all of its qualities, from sound systems to sightlines to amenities. Live music fans will surely not want for more, especially since they can bring their own blankets, food, and drinks to enjoy the show with fellow music lovers.
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Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia, Highland Park, Illinois, , US