Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

Photo courtesy of Glenwood Arts Fest

The Rogers Park neighborhood will host the highly anticipated Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on August 16-18, 2024. Chicago’s most diverse community will showcase free live music, art, creative performances, food and crafts by an eclectic array of artists and artisans.

Over 120 artists, 30 dance and music acts and live art demonstrations will be featured during the free, three-day festival. A wide variety of art will be presented, including paintings, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, mixed media, glass, metal, prints and photography.

The 23rd annual Glenwood Avenue Art Fest will highlight artists from the Glenwood Avenue Arts District, which is home to many artist studios, music venues and theaters.

Dance lessons and social interactive dancing will be included during the festival, as well as a Kids Fest, family activities area. The fest kicks off on August 16 with an engaging “Cobblestone Jam” from 6-10 pm.

Photo courtesy of Sones de Mexico

This year’s headlining performers on the two stages include classic soul singer Bashiri Asad, contemporary country band Totally Cashed and the renowned Mexican folkloric group, Sones de Mexico.

The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest will run from 6 pm-10 pm on Friday, August 16, 11 am-9 pm on Saturday, August 17 and 11 am-7 pm on Sunday, August 18. Admission is free. Check out the performance schedule below.