Grant Park Music Festival Employee Directory
Performing ArtsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
Grant Park Music Festival is a Chicago-based performing arts organization that presents a summer program of classical music performed by a world-class orchestra and chorus. For more than 92 years, it has been a fixture of the city’s cultural calendar, with the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park serving as the festival’s official home. Public access is a priority, as the festival provides free seating for every concert. The program is led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero, Chorus Director Christopher Bell, and President & CEO Paul Winberg, with Tom Orlando as board chair. The festival serves Chicago residents and visitors seeking high-quality, accessible classical music experiences in an urban setting. In June 2026, the organization announced that Anwar Nasir would become president and CEO, indicating a leadership transition.