Retro on Roscoe Festival

Go back in time and enjoy oldies and throwback fashion at the 29th annual Retro on Roscoe festival on September 18-20, 2026, in the Roscoe Village neighborhood.

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Groove to music on three stages, including a family stage, within a six-block stretch of Roscoe Village. Enjoy music from the 70s, 80s and 90s with featured bands including The Buckinghams, 16 Candles and Dancing Queen: An Abba Salute.

Browse artisans, antique vendors and merchant shops. Roscoe Village’s top restaurants will also serve up street food and treats. Head over to the family area that offers inflatables, crafts, balloon artists, face painting, music and carnival rides.

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Check out the Antique and Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. Presented by Four Treys Bar, Retro’s Antique Car Show will showcase over 50 antique, classic and muscle cars throughout the festival weekend.

This year’s fest will feature special wine and spirits tastings on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Tickets will be on sale for two-hour sessions with eight different wines and spirits to sample.

Retro on Roscoe runs from 5-10 pm on September 18 and from noon to 10 pm on September 19 and noon to 8 pm on September 20, at 2000 W. Roscoe St. The event is free with a $10 suggested donation.