(1) Grand Opening Ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center - YouTube

(1) Grand Opening Ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center - YouTube

Livestream of the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, IL. Featuring speeches from President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and performances by Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Guitars Over Guns, Illinois Army National Color Guard, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Marc Anthony, Stevie Wonder, Tems, The Roots, U2’s Bono and The Edge,. and Uniting Voices Chicago An invocation led by Pastor Joel Hunter and Joshua DuBois. Remarks and special appearances from Marsai Martin, Marty Nesbitt, and Valerie Jarrett. The Obama Foundation is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charitable organization with a mission to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. We are subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding political activities, such as campaign activities and lobbying. We support the expression and discussion of ideas and opinions and encourage people to be informed citizens and engage in their communities. While individuals participating in Obama Foundation events have the right to express their political opinions and engage in political activities, they do so only in their individual capacities and are not speaking or acting for the Foundation. The Obama Foundation expressly disavows any partisan opinions or activities that are made by such individuals and such opinions and activities are not authorized and may not be attributed to the Foundation.