Labrinth with the Chicago Philharmonic

Labrinth with the Chicago Philharmonic

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Date: September 2, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Ravinia Festival

Tickets go on sale April 23, 8:00 AM CT only at Ravinia.org.

About the Show:

Since rising to prominence in the early 2010s, English singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer Labrinth has continued to prove himself as one of most imaginatively expansive voices of his generation. The “endlessly talented polymath” (Rolling Stone) first broke through with collaborations alongside Tinie Tempah on chart-topping singles “Pass Out” and “Frisky,” before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist with “Let the Sun Shine.” His 2012 debut album, Electronic Earth, cemented his reputation for genre-blurring production, cinematic scale, and emotionally powerful storytelling.

In 2018, Labrinth formed the supergroup LSD with Australian singer Sia and American DJ and producer Diplo. The group released their self-titled debut album the following year. Also in 2019, in October, he composed the Season 1 Official Score for the HBO drama series Euphoria; it received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning one for the single “All for Us”. His second album, Imagination & the Misfit Kid, followed in November.

With his latest project Cosmic Opera Act I, Labrinth brings his uncompromisingly grand vision to the forefront, fusing orchestral elements with futuristic production. The Guardian writes, “Moody and cinematic, songs such as IMPLOSION and S.W.M.F., bolt expansive strings on to pounding hip-hop beats.”  Labrinth himself frames the project as an exploration of the psychological toll of creative ambition: “an artist’s perspective to explore mental illness while navigating a career in the entertainment industry. The paranoia, the confirmation of threats, the desperate and unfulfilling pursuit of success” (Rolling Stone).

About the Chicago Philharmonic

Founded in 1989 by musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra, the Chicago Philharmonic Society is dedicated to reimagining the orchestra concert experience. With nearly 200 musician members and a unique system of musician governance, Chicago Philharmonic is recognized as one of the most versatile, innovative, and ambitious orchestras in the country.

Chicago Philharmonic proudly collaborates with the world’s greatest artists across multiple genres. Past partnerships include Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Joshua Bell, Kishi Bashi, The Joffrey Ballet, English National Ballet, Tank and the Bangas, William Basinski, American Ballet Theatre, Ryan Speedo Green, and more.

Since Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 honoree Terell Johnson became Executive Director in 2021, the orchestra has continued to expand its artistic reach and push the boundaries of symphonic performance. Notable recent milestones include a history-making debut at Lollapalooza as the first orchestra to perform at the festival, a sold-out Carnegie Hall debut with Sleeping At Last, and a world premiere tribute to Whitney Houston at Ravinia Festival. From groundbreaking live film concerts to dynamic collaborations with today’s most exciting artists, Chicago Philharmonic remains at the forefront of innovation and inclusion in the city’s performing arts landscape.