Chicago's Obama Presidential Center reveals star-studded grand opening lineup

Fox 32 Chicago ^ | 6/16/26 | Cody King

[Libloather]

CHICAGO - The Obama Foundation has assembled a star-studded lineup of musicians and entertainers for the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday.

What we know:

The Obama Foundation on Tuesday announced the performers who will take part in the presidential center's grand opening celebration at John Lewis Plaza.

According to the foundation, the event will bring together global leaders, artists, changemakers and community members to celebrate the values that shaped former President Barack Obama's administration and continue to inspire civic engagement across generations.

Scheduled performers include:

The Roots, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Marc Anthony, Tems, Bono and The Edge of U2, Marsai Martin

How to watch:

The ceremony will be livestreamed worldwide beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday on Obama.org and the Obama Foundation's TikTok, YouTube and Facebook channels.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Music/Entertainment; Outdoors; Travel
KEYWORDS: center; chicago; lineup; opening

[Libloather]

They cut down over 800 old trees in a favored Chicago park for the flak tower and basketball emporium. Not a peep from the erf-firsters.

[Da Coyote]

Flush twice, it’s gonna stiiiiiiiink.

[quantim]

Chicago's Obama Presidential Center reveals star-studded  LOSER grand opening lineup

Fixed it.

[niteowl77]

The Roots, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Marc Anthony, Tems, Bono and The Edge of U2, Marsai Martin

B. HUSSEIN Obama probably won't ogle Christina Aguilera to the extent that Hillary did, but Common might catch his eye.

[shaggy eel]

,,, Springsteen and Bono. Yawn.

[GSWarrior]

Are they going to roast Barack?

[rktman]

“Star studded”! Oh otay.....😂👍

[neverevergiveup]

,,, Springsteen and Bono. Yawn.

Are they dating?

[shaggy eel]

Are they going to roast Barack?

,,, no roasting for Barack. He's more suited to being done in a bath house sort of heat.

[Frank Drebin]

Well...

[ConservaTexan]

These a-holes feel free to “perform” because conservatives are tolerant and don’t threaten the lives of those with different political views.

[shaggy eel]

Are they dating?

,,, Bono will get into dating if there's a tax angle to make him weak at the knees.

[PROCON]

[HYPOCRACY]

Two lesbos.

[Steve_Seattle1]

"They cut down over 800 old trees in a favored Chicago park for the flak tower and basketball emporium. Not a peep from the erf-firsters."

Yep. Imagine the uproar if Trump did that! Ane, yes, the center does include a regulation basketball court - talk about living up to stereotypes!! I wonder if Basketball Jones will be at the opening ceremony.

[Responsibility2nd]

[dfwgator]

“They cut down over 800 old trees in a favored Chicago park for the flak tower and basketball emporium. Not a peep from the erf-firsters.”

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Don’t it always seem to go....

[Paladin2]

It’s still fugly and useless.

[Rummyfan]

How to watch...

No thank you!

[Rummyfan]

LOL!