Venues across the Hyde Park, Kenwood and Washington Park neighborhoods will come alive with live jazz during the 18th annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival on September 27-28, 2025.
Dee Alexander courtesy of Hyde Park Jazz Fest
Music lovers will enjoy 34 free performances of local, national and international artists at a varied assortment of venues across Hyde Park, including Rockefeller Chapel, the Smart Museum, Hyde Park Bank, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, International House, Augustana Church, Hyde Park Union Church, DuSable Black History Museum and Midway Plaisance.
Juju Exchange courtesy of Hyde Park Jazz Fest
Featured performers include Chicago’s beloved jazz vocalist Dee Alexander, ground-breaking quartet Juju Exchange, led by Nico Segal, trumpet player for Chance the Rapper and the legendary Ari Brown Quartet, among other acclaimed musicians.
This popular event draws fans from all over the city and country, so make sure to plan out the location of the shows in advance and arrive early because seats tend to fill up fast.
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival runs from 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm on September 28 and 2 pm to 6 pm on September 29. Admission is free with a $10 suggested donation. Check out the music schedule here.
Hyde Park Jazz Festival
Different Venues
September 27-28, 2025, 1:30 pm-midnight, 1 pm-6 pm
Free
