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Springsteen, Bono, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera To Perform At Obama Center Opening Celebration
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Key Points:
- The Obama Presidential Center is celebrating its grand opening this week with a star-studded lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, The Roots, Bono, and The Edge from U2.
- Other notable performers announced by the Obama Foundation include Christina Aguilera, Eddie Vedder, John Legend, Marc Anthony, Tems, Common, and Marsai Martin.
- The grand opening ceremony will take place Thursday at the center’s John Lewis Plaza, starting at 11 a.m., and will be live-streamed on multiple platforms including TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
- The center officially opens on Friday, Juneteenth, after years of construction and delays, with additional events throughout the weekend such as performances, art activities, and gardening programs.
- While museum tickets for opening weekend are sold out, the rest of the campus remains free and accessible to the public.
