Since 1974, jazz fans from all over the globe have flocked to Chicago for the annual Chicago Jazz Festival, which showcases jazz legends as well as up-and-coming musicians. This year's four-day festival will run from August 28 -31, 2025. Celebrate jazz in all its forms in Millennium Park and … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Jazz Festival
Chicago festivals
Northalsted Market Days
The largest street festival in the Midwest returns to the bustling Lakeview neighborhood for a two-day celebration of music, pride and community. Northalsted Market Days is scheduled for August 8-10, 2025. The 43rd annual festival kicks off with over 250 vendors, five stages and all-day … [Read more...] about Northalsted Market Days
Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
As the birthplace of house music, Chicago always celebrates and honors this influential art form. The Chicago House Music Festival and Conference will bring the music, history and culture of house music into focus on August 21-24, 2025. The four days of free events will feature … [Read more...] about Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
Southport Art Fest
Chicago's bustling Southport Corridor will fill with even more activity during the annual Southport Art Festival on July 13 and 14, 2025. This two-day event features an eclectic assortment of art and crafts as well as food and drinks. Stroll down the leafy streets and check out paintings, … [Read more...] about Southport Art Fest
Passport Vibes: Afrobeat Street Festival
Dance to the joyful, contagious rhythms of Afrobeat music during the free Afrobeat Street Festival on July 13, 2025, in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Explore the culture of Afrobeat, a genre created in Nigeria by the legendary musician Fela Kuti, with DJs from around the world … [Read more...] about Passport Vibes: Afrobeat Street Festival
Barrio Arts Festival
The signature festival of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, the Barrio Arts Fest, returns to Humboldt Park on July 12-13,2025. Immerse yourself in the richness of Puerto Rican culture during this highly anticipated free festival on the grounds of the … [Read more...] about Barrio Arts Festival
Taste of Lincoln Avenue
One of Chicago's most beloved street fests, Taste of Lincoln Avenue, returns to thrill foodies and music lovers alike on July 25-26, 2025. Taking over the intersection of Fullerton and Lincoln Ave., the 41st annual fest is one of the highlights of the Chicago summer season. Food, arts and … [Read more...] about Taste of Lincoln Avenue
Tacos Y Tamales Festival
Taste the delicious Mexican food traditions of authentic tacos and tamales at the inaugural Tacos Y Tamales Festival on July 18-20, 2025, in the Pilsen neighborhood. Experience a variety of Latin American cultural highlights at this free, three-day festival. Sample different tamales … [Read more...] about Tacos Y Tamales Festival
Taste of River North
Sample a delicious selection of River North's popular restaurants, dance to live music and absorb the joys of summer at the annual Taste of River North on July 18-19, 2025. This three-day food fest supplies chances to try neighborhood eateries like Lure Fish Bar, Tree House Chicago and … [Read more...] about Taste of River North
Wicker Park Fest
Music lovers never want to miss the eclectic music line-up of Wicker Park Fest, scheduled for July 25-27, 2025. This popular neighborhood fest draws visitors from across the country who love cutting-edge sounds and funky arts and crafts vendors. Trendy Wicker Park has been the headquarters … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Fest
Chinatown Summer Fair
The dynamic colors and traditions of Chinese culture will be the highlight of the Chinatown Summer Fair, scheduled for July 26-27, 2025. This free, family-friendly event offers food, arts and crafts and entertainment for everyone in the historic Chinatown neighborhood. The fair … [Read more...] about Chinatown Summer Fair
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Enjoy the spirit-filled gospel music genre that was created in Chicago at the annual Gospel Music Festival on July 12, 2025, in Millennium Park. This beloved fest draws fans from all over the country to hear some of gospel's greatest voices at this free event. A cherished Chicago tradition … [Read more...] about Chicago Gospel Music Festival
