Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

The Rogers Park neighborhood will host the highly anticipated Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on August 15-17, 2025. Chicago’s most diverse community will showcase free live music, art, creative performances, food and crafts by an eclectic array of artists and artisans.

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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 25th 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 and a family activities area. The fest kicks off on August 15 with an engaging “Cobblestone Jam” from 6-10 pm.

This year’s headlining performers on the two stages include genres like classic soul, contemporary country, pop, rock and global beats.

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The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest will run from 6 pm-10 pm on Friday, August 15, 11 am-9 pm on Saturday, August 16 and 11 am-7 pm on Sunday, August 17. Admission is free. Check out the performance schedule below.