Chicago festivals

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

West Loop Art Fest

Stroll into the trendy West Loop neighborhood for four blocks of eye-catching art for the fourth annual West Loop Art Fest on September 3-4, 2022. The free event supplies a full weekend of fun in the Fulton Market district. Browse through dozens of art displays … [Read more...] about West Loop Art Fest

Chicago Food Truck Festival

Dig into a tasty array of Chicago dishes at the Chicago Food Truck Festival, every Friday at Daley Plaza, through October 7, 2022. Enjoy a rotating line-up of local food trucks in the heart of the Loop. The historic Daley Plaza is the headquarters for the edible goodies of seven food … [Read more...] about Chicago Food Truck Festival

Chalk Howard Street

The fun and creativity of chalk art will transform Rogers Park's Howard Street during the annual Chalk Howard Street on August 27, 2022. This free event hosts internationally renowned 2D and 3D artists from around the country. Chalk Street Howard is Chicago's only chalk fest and … [Read more...] about Chalk Howard Street

Taste of Polonia

Celebrate Polish culture at the largest Polish festival in the country, Taste of Polonia, schedulded for September 2-5, 2022. The 40th anniversary festival brings four days of traditional Polish food, music and crafts. The Taste of Polonia festival serves up live music on four stages, art … [Read more...] about Taste of Polonia

Free Chicago Jazz Festival

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 September 1-4, 2022. Celebrate jazz in all its forms in Millennium Park, Chicago … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Jazz Festival

Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

The Rogers Park neighborhood will host the highly anticipated Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on August 19-21, 2022. Chicago's most diverse community will showcase live music, art, creative performances, food and crafts by an eclectic array of artists and artisans. Over 100 artists, 25 … [Read more...] about Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

Ukrainian Day Aug 20, 2022

2022: Because of the war in Ukraine, there will be a one-day commemoration on Aug. 20, 2022, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Navy Pier. Check here for updates. THE INFORMATION BELOW IS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS: Ukrainian Days Festival. Celebrate Ukraine's Independence after the … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Day Aug 20, 2022

Free Printers Row Lit Fest

The Midwest's largest literary festival returns to Chicago's historic Printer's Row neighborhood in the South Loop with the Printer's Row Lit Fest on September 10 and 11, 2022. Stretching out over five blocks, the Printers Row Lit Fest features more than 100 booksellers, … [Read more...] about Free Printers Row Lit Fest

Taste of Greektown

Chicago's largest celebration of Hellenic culture returns for the 32nd annual Taste of Greektown on August 26-28, 2022. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood to savor Greek food, music and warm hospitality. The hallmark of Taste of Greektown is sampling dishes from the … [Read more...] about Taste of Greektown

Latinxt Music Festival

Chicago's diverse Latinx community comes together to celebrate contemporary Latin music and arts during the fifth annual Latinxt Music Festival on August 6 -7, 2022. This free, two-day festival showcases all the sounds and arts scenes that Chicago's Latinx community has inspired. Navy … [Read more...] about Latinxt Music Festival