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A few of the biggest names in music will be performing today to help celebrate the opening of the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony. U2’s Bono and The Edge, along with Stevie Wonder, Eddie Vedder, Bruce Springsteen and many others will lend their musical talents for this presidential event. It starts at 12:00 p.m. ET and you can stream it on www.Obama.com You can also enjoy the performances on YouTube and Facebook. Politics aside, this will be a cool concert!
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- The Obama Foundation has announced the lineup for the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony, featuring iconic music acts.
- The official dedication ceremony will take place on June 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT and will be live-streamed on various platforms.
- Confirmed performers include Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Marc Anthony, The Roots, Stevie Wonder, Tems, and U2’s Bono and The Edge.
- Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama will speak at the opening ceremony, along with special appearances by actress Marsai Martin and Valerie Jarrett.
- The event can be live-streamed for free on the Obama Foundation Grand Opening webpage, Facebook page, YouTube channel, and may also be televised on C-Span.
- The in-person event at Midway Plaisance Park in Chicago requires tickets, but the ticket request window has already closed.
