Evenings
• Carillon Concerts
• Music on the Esplanade
• Dancin' Sprouts
• Grapes & Hops
• Hot Summer Nights
• Lights on Evening
Island
• Garden Grille
• Evening Walks

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Unwind after your work day as you listen to relaxing performances by local musicians set on the Chicago Botanic Garden's front lawn. This live musical series showcases an assortment of genres including Spanish guitar, jazz, and blues. The Esplanade offers a beautiful setting for great entertainment and seating for a wide variety of guests — and only on concert evenings, you may have a picnic there as well!
Top off the evening with light fare and a glass of wine, premium beer, or other beverages available for purchase on the Esplanade.
Music on the Esplanade 2010 Performance Schedule to be announced

See what other summer evening offerings are at the Garden!
Regular parking fees apply for nonmembers.