Live music is back! But to keep it that way, we have to take care of each other. With an abundance of caution to protect our fans, our crews and the bands, proof of vaccination (paper or electronic) against COVID-19 or negative COVID-19 test (no more than 72 hours prior to the show) will be required upon entry into the Wilco and Sleater-Kinney show on Saturday, August 28 at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.

• Gates open at 4:00 PM (new earlier time). Please plan to arrive early to avoid long lines. Please have your tickets and proof of vaccination or negative test as specified below ready for entry.
• Showtime is 6:00 PM.
• The concert takes place rain or shine.
• Children 2 and under admitted free when accompanied by a parent or guardian for the Great Lawn only.
• There are THREE entrances being used for the event. Please seek out the shortest line.
• Please consult this map for further details that include locations of the  merch booth, venue entrances, box office and concessions.
• For Accessible Seating, please enter the park from Randolph Street (north) or Monroe Street (south). For more information on the Park check out Millennium Park’s website here.

• Be sure to arrive early and visit the merch table to purchase this split 7", an August tour-only exclusive of Wilco and S-K covering each other's tracks. It features Wilco covering "Modern Girl" by Sleater-Kinney, and Sleater-Kinney covering "A Shot in the arm" by Wilco!

All bags and containers are subject to search. Prohibited items that are discovered during inspections at venue entrances must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or will be discarded. The venue does not provide a storage area for these items.

Permitted Items

• Great Lawn Only: Bags and coolers must be smaller than 26"L x 15"W x 15"D and will be inspected.
• Great Lawn Only: Low lawn chairs and blankets.
• One (1) factory sealed plastic bottled non-alcoholic beverage up to a liter in size.
• Small Backpacks, small purses, and fanny packs.

Prohibited Items (Including but not limited to)

• Alcoholic Beverages
• Any item deemed by management to be dangerous or inappropriate
• Coolers (except as permitted above)
• Glass Bottles, Cans
• Large Bags/Backpacks, Briefcases
• Narcotics / Drugs
• Bluetooth speakers/external audio amplification
• Pets (only service animals are permitted)
• Professional video, audio, and photography equipment.
• Smoking including e-cigs or vaping devices is not allowed on the Great Lawn or in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion seating area. Please smoke only in the designated perimeter.
• Tents, canopies, shade structures, hammocks, umbrellas (staked or golf), flag, or balloons
• Thermoses
• Umbrellas – Please bring rain gear so as to not obstruct the view of others.
• Unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, samples, giveaways, etc.
• Weapons of any kind
• Any item deemed dangerous is at security’s discretion to disallow

Prohibited items are subject to change. Failure to comply with the above may result in entry being denied. The venue does not provide storage for disallowed items.

Millennium Park is in the heart of downtown Chicago. It is bordered by Michigan Avenue to the west, Columbus Drive to the east, Randolph Street to the North, and Monroe Street to the South. View a Map of Millennium Park and to chart directions from your location.

CTA Trains and Buses
CTA train stations close to Millennium Park include the Red Line Washington Street exit and the Brown/Green/Orange and Purple Line Madison/Wabash Street exit.

From the Suburbs

Metra, the premier commuter rail system, makes traveling to and from downtown Chicago and its surrounding areas easy and convenient with four downtown stations. If arriving downtown via Union Station (Canal Street, between Adams and Jackson Boulevard), take CTA’s #151 bus directly to Millennium Park. The Randolph Street Station exits directly on Michigan Avenue across from the park, the Ogilvie Transportation Center (Madison and Canal Streets) is quickly accessible to the park by CTA’s #20 or #56 bus, and the LaSalle Street Station (Congress and LaSalle Streets) is accessible to the park by CTA’s #147 and #151 bus.

Driving

• FROM THE NORTH
If traveling from the North on the Kennedy Expressway or Edens Expressway (Interstate 90/94), exit at Monroe Street and drive east to Michigan Avenue. If driving on the Outer Drive (North Lake Shore Drive/Highway 41), exit at Randolph Street or Monroe Street and drive west to Michigan Avenue.

• FROM THE SOUTH
If traveling from the South on the Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstates 90/94), exit at Congress Parkway and drive east to Michigan Avenue and then north to Monroe Street. If driving on Lake Shore Drive (Highway 41), exit at Randolph Street and drive west to Michigan Avenue.

• FROM THE EAST
If traveling from the East on the Indiana Toll Road (Interstate 90), take the Chicago Skyway to the Stony Island exit, follow Highway 41 (Lake Shore Drive) to downtown Chicago, exit at Monroe Street and drive west to Michigan Avenue. If coming in from the East on Interstate 90/94, continue on the Dan Ryan Expressway, exit at Congress Parkway, drive east to Michigan Avenue and then north to Monroe Street.

• FROM THE WEST
If traveling from the West on the Eisenhower Expressway (Interstate 290), which becomes Congress Parkway, drive east to Michigan Avenue, and then turn north (left) to Monroe Street.

Dropping off Patrons

Cars can unload passengers at 205 East Randolph Street but may not park or station vehicles on upper Randolph Street for the duration of the event.

Public Parking

Convenient, 24-hour parking is in the Millennium Park, Grant Park North, Grant Park South and East Monroe Garages. For parking rates and other information, call 312-616-0600. The Garages are easily accessed from various points throughout the loop.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at info@jamusa.com.

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