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Summer 2026 sendoff
Grant Park · Chicago

Pilates + Fireworks

At Buckingham Fountain

Wed · 09 · 02 · 2026

The official kickoff event of oneSTRNGTH. Chicago.

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ONYX is taking over Buckingham Fountain to send off Summer 2026. Outdoors, together, and loud.

Tickets

Pick your spot.

Every ticket includes the Village, the DJ, and the fireworks. What changes is where you sit. Choose a reformer up front. Or a mat facing the fountain or the skyline.

20 VIP reformers only · mats bring their own

20 spots only

VIP: Reformer - Lake + Fountain View

$50

  • Your personal reformer, set up and waiting
  • Closest in, facing the lake and the fountain
  • VIP welcome gift at check-in
  • Full access to the Village

Premium view

GA: Mat - Lake + Fountain View

$35

  • Water and fireworks directly in front of you
  • Bring your own mat or towel
  • Same coach, same 60 minutes
  • Full access to the Village

Skyline view

GA: Mat - City View

$25

  • Chicago skyline directly in front of you
  • Bring your own mat or towel
  • Same coach, same 60 minutes
  • Full access to the Village
Date
Wednesday · September 2 · 2026
Doors
7:00 PM
Flow
8:00 PM · 60 minutes
Fireworks
9:00 PM
Ends
9:30 PM
Location
Concert area · Buckingham Fountain
Surface
Paved concert area · not grass
Format
Reformer + mat · outdoors
Levels
All levels · first-timers welcome
Presented with
oneSTRNGTH. Chicago
Tickets
VIP Reformer $50 · Mat $25–$35

Site plan

Find your spot.

The seating rings out from the fountain. Closer in costs more.

MAT FOUNTAIN VIEW VIP REFORMER MAT CITY VIEW MAT CITY VIEW 01 02 03 03 BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN N COLUMBUS DRIVE LAKE MICHIGAN →

01VIP: Reformer - Lake + Fountain View

Inner ring. Closest to the water.

$50 · 20 only

02GA: Mat - Lake + Fountain View

Outer ring. Water and fireworks in front of you.

$35

03GA: Mat - City View

Flanking the fountain. Skyline in front of you.

$25

The rundown

Show up.
Then look up.

7:00 – 8:00 PM

Arrival + Village

Vendor activations, samples, and giveaways. Meet the people you nod to mid-class.

8:00 – 9:00 PM

Reformer + Mat

60 minutes on the plaza. Skyline behind you, fountain lighting the room.

9:00 – 9:30 PM

DJ + Fireworks

The DJ takes over. Fireworks go up over the lake. Summer gets its sendoff.

Come prepared

Bring
your own.

Know before you go

The
details.

Is this for beginners
All levels. First-timers welcome. Our coaches cue every move, and there is no wrong way to show up.
Do I need to be a member
No. This one is open to everyone. Bring people who have never set foot in a studio.
Which view should I pick
Fountain and lake puts the water and the fireworks in front of you. City view puts the skyline in front of you. Same class, same hour, different photograph.
Can I upgrade to a reformer later
No, you cannot upgrade after your ticket has been purchased. There are 20 VIP Reformer spots for the entire night. They are the closest seats to the water, and they go first.
What is the VIP welcome gift
Yours at check-in. We are not spoiling it here.
What happens if the weather turns
We may delay, relocate, shorten, or cancel for safety. That includes lightning, severe weather, extreme heat, or a closure directed by the venue or a governing authority. No refunds are issued for those decisions. Full terms are in the event waiver.
Who are the partners
This is the official kickoff event of oneSTRNGTH. Chicago, a collaboration between Strength in the City and Strength Collective. We are opening it together.
What is the Village
An hour of vendor activations, samples, and giveaways before we move. Doors at 7:00. Come early and actually meet people.
How do I get there
We are on the paved concert area around the fountain, not the grass. Roosevelt on the Red, Orange, and Green lines is a 10 minute walk. The 146 bus stops on Columbus. Grant Park North garage fills early on event nights.