Springsteen, Aguilera to perform at Obama Presidential Center opening

Bruce Springsteen and Christina Aguilera are among the artists who will perform at the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center this week.

On Thursday, the former U.S. president will unveil the library and museum built in Jackson Park in the South Side of Chicago to commemorate his presidency. The 64-year-old served as America's leader from 2009 to 2017.

Following a dedication ceremony, Obama will host the Grand Opening Ceremony at the John Lewis Plaza, with Springsteen and Aguilera to headline the event.

Other performers set to take part in the spectacle include The Roots, Common, Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Marc Anthony, Tems, U2's Bono and The Edge, and Marsai Martin.

"This Grand Opening ceremony will be unlike any other - filled with music, performances, and hope," praised Valerie Jarrett, chief executive of The Obama Foundation. "The Grand Opening Ceremony will reflect a spirit of inspiration and joy, with a big boost from the performers who are sharing their talent with us. We hope to inspire people everywhere to believe in their power to bring change home."

The Grand Opening Ceremony will be livestreamed globally via The Obama Foundation's social media accounts.

The Barack Obama Presidential Center will officially be open to the public on Friday.

"Visitors of all ages will be invited to explore the open campus, engage with immersive exhibits and public programs, and discover how they can make a difference in their own communities," a spokesperson added. "Celebratory events will continue through the weekend, offering a preview of programming that will bring the entire campus to life throughout the year and beyond."

Construction on the centre began in 2021.