{"id":6265,"date":"2026-06-17T12:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T11:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/17\/obama-presidential-center-opening-to-feature-bono-springsteen-more\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T12:51:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T11:51:00","slug":"obama-presidential-center-opening-to-feature-bono-springsteen-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/17\/obama-presidential-center-opening-to-feature-bono-springsteen-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Obama Presidential Center Opening to Feature Bono, Springsteen & More"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\n\tFormer President Barack Obama has lined up a galaxy of superstars to help him celebrate the grand opening of his Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Thursday\u2019s (June 18) event \u2014\u00a0which will livestream globally at noon ET \u2014\u00a0will feature performances and appearances from U2\u2019s Bono and The Edge, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Tems and The Roots.<\/p>\n

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\n\tIn addition, the event will feature an appearances by the nonprofit arts-based youth development organization Guitars Over Guns<\/a>, the Illinois Army National Guard and Uniting Voices Chicago, as well as speeches from Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. The lineup was announced in a social post featuring an animated group chat with the various artist\u2019s excited responses to the invitation to appear alongside the Obama, with Springsteen asking, \u201cIs this really happening [mind blown emoji], The Roots responding, \u201cBeyond honored. Can\u2019t wait to celebrate with you\u201d and hometown hero JHud adding, \u201cWouldn\u2019t miss it for the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tAccording to a statement<\/a>, the grand opening marks the official dedication of the towering center Chicago\u2019s South Side, with the livestream bringing together, \u201cglobal leaders, artists, changemakers, and citizens for an inspiring celebration of the values that shaped the Obama presidency and continues to inspire people everywhere to believe in their power to create change.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe $850 million Center financed through private donations sits on a 19.3-acre campus in the city\u2019s Jackson Park and officially opens to the public on Friday (June 19), Juneteenth, with a series of celebrations and events planned for the public throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n

\n\tCheck out the announcement below.<\/p>\n

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We are bringing together some of today\u2019s most prominent voices and global icons for the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony. The festivities will livestream globally at 11 a.m. CT, Thursday, June 18 \u2014 don\u2019t miss it!<\/p>\n

Tune in for speeches from @BarackObama<\/a> and Mrs.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/moY95AvJ40<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) June 16, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n



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