Ravinia: Kool & the Gang With Special Guest Morris Day

Tickets go on sale 23APR2026. I will try to buy Pavilion seats, regardless we'll do the picnic thing. FUNKY DANCE MUSIC!
If you're not familiar with Ravinia, it is one the best things about Chicago's summer, partially because it's really pretty cheap. Plus it's BYOB, F, C, BYO almost everything BUT not Gs or Ks
It’s time to come together as Kool & the Gang bring their distinctive groove to Ravinia this summer! Propelled by horn-laden funk and seamless harmonies, the band makes their Ravinia debut, offering an unforgettable way to celebrate good times.
Kool&theGang has performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history. Thanks to iconic songs like "Celebration," "Cherish," "Jungle Boogie," "Summer Madness," and "Open Sesame," they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, 9 Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. In Protected content , the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting the universal appeal and lasting influence of the band across generations.
They are joined at Ravinia by R&B icon, Confunkshun, funk legends who have been pleasing fans for over 50 years with hits like "Ffun," "Shake & Dance," and "Love Train." Opening the concert is legendary, pimpadelic funkmaster, Morris Day making his debut as the freakalicious frontman for one of the all-time greatest party bands. With performances of hits like “jungle love,” “get it up,” and “the bird," you’ll be sure to know exactly what time it is!