Chicago festivals

Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

Chicago's iconic Michigan Avenue will shine even brighter during the 31st annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival On November 19, 2022. This beloved holiday tradition combines a parade, lights, music, tree lighting and family activities for joy-filled holiday fun. The event kicks off at 11:00 … [Read more...] about Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

Free Chicago World Music Festival

The 22nd annual World Music Festival Chicago is a city-wide, multi-venue festival presenting over 30 artists and ensembles from 22 countries around the globe, through October 9, 2022. Dance to the rhythms and melodies of musicians from all over the world at a series of free concerts across the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago World Music Festival

Chicago Live! at Navy Pier

Witness the excitement of Chicago's extensive performing arts scene during the Chicago Live! festival on September 24-25, 2022. Navy Pier will host free, non-stop performances every half hour during the two-day event. The breadth of Chicago's music, dance, theater and cultural performing … [Read more...] about Chicago Live! at Navy Pier

St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago

It's that time of year when Chicagoans welcome the autumn season with polka, lederhosen and lots and lots of beer. St. Alphonsus Church celebrates its 20th annual Oktoberfest Chicago with Bavarian food, live music and craft beer tasting on September 23-25, 2022. A vibrant part of Chicago's … [Read more...] about St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago

Puerto Rican Festival

The Humboldt Park neighborhood will celebrate 40 years of Puerto Rican history, culture and art with the annual Puerto Rican Festival on September 24-25, 2022. The two-day fest will fill Division Street with the sights and sounds of Puerto Rico. The music, dance, art and food of Puerto … [Read more...] about Puerto Rican Festival

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 September 15-18, 2022. The free events will feature a performance of house music … [Read more...] about Chicago House Music Festival and Conference

Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest

Enjoy Fall fun with apple-inspired food, drinks and artisan goods at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest, October 1-2, 2022. Celebrate the new season with a bounty of edible goodness. Midwest farms will be serving up fresh apples and related dishes and local restaurants and food … [Read more...] about Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest

Hyde Park Jazz Festival

Venues across the Hyde Park, Kenwood and Washington Park neighborhoods will come alive with live jazz during the annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival on September 24-25, 2022. Music lovers will enjoy 34 free performances of local, national and international artists at a varied assortment of … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Jazz Festival

Ravenswood ArtWalk

The Ravenswood Corridor community celebrates 20 years of the annual Ravenswood ArtWalk on September 10-11, 2022. The area's artists, manufacturers and brewers will welcome visitors during the ArtWalk for the first time in two years, with a host of fun and interactive … [Read more...] about Ravenswood ArtWalk

Labor Day Weekend Events

Labor Day weekend in Chicago brings a frenzy of activities to savor the last days of Summer. Warm weather excursions like boat cruising and beach lounging are always fun but there's also an exciting assortment of festivals, concerts and food events to celebrate the holiday. Check out … [Read more...] about Labor Day Weekend Events

Rockwell Jazz & Blues Street Stroll

Chicago's famous blues and jazz legacy springs to life during the second annual Rockwell Blues & Jazz Stroll on September 3, 2022. Listen to an exciting line-up of performers for a celebration of live music. The patio of Burning Bush Brewery will host local blues and jazz artists as … [Read more...] about Rockwell Jazz & Blues Street Stroll

Lincoln Square Greek Fest

Celebrate the end of Summer at Chicago's longest-running festival of Greek culture, Lincon Square Greek Fest, from September 2-5, 2022. Experience the joys of Greek culture in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. Enjoy Greek delicacies like gyros, souvlaki, saganaki and … [Read more...] about Lincoln Square Greek Fest