The Jefferson Park neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest side will come alive with music and creative arts during the 24th annual Jeff Fest, on August 1-2, 2025.

Photo of the Gingers courtesy of Jeff Fest
The sprawling seven acres of Jefferson Memorial Park will host this beloved community event, which features tribute bands, arts and crafts and a kids’ area with performances by the Chicago Ballet Center as well as local musicians on the community stage.
Jeff Fest runs from 5-10 pm on Friday, August 1 and 1-10 pm on Saturday, August 2. Proceeds benefit the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $5 at the gate on Friday and $10 on Saturday. Check out the music schedule:
Friday
6:00 pm – The Gingers
8:00 pm – Infinity
Saturday
1:30 pm – School of Rock Chicago
3:00 pm – Rearview: Pearl Jam Tribute
4:30 pm – Sons of Chicago – Present the Music of Bruce Springsteen & Bob Seger
6:30 pm – Loudernow
8:45 pm – Lucky Boys Confusion
Jeff Fest
Jefferson Memorial Park, 4822 N. Long Avenue.
August 1-2, 2025, 5-10 pm, 1-10 pm.
$5- $10 at the gate








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Diane Cardella says
What is the music lineup?
Rosalind Cummings-Yeates says
Hi Diane, Please go to the website: https://chicagoevents.com/events/jeff-fest/ to view the final music lineup.