For many neighborhood festival fans, the Summer fest season officially kicks off with the cover band glory of the Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival, set for May 24-26, 2024.
The 39th annual celebration of community and local musicians draws enthusiastic crowds to the streets near the Belmont Red Line station in the Lake View neighborhood.
Noted for a strong line-up of cover bands that perform on the main stage, the fest also features a second stage with karaoke, drag performers and DJs. The events run from 5 pm to 10 pm on the 24th and 11 am to 10 pm on the 25th and 26th.
Admission is free with a $10 suggested donation.
Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival
On Sheffield Avenue from Belmont to Roscoe Street
May 24-26, 2024
5-10 pm, 11 am-10 pm