Dance to the joyful, contagious rhythms of Afrobeat music during the free Afrobeat Street Festival on July 13, 2024, 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 spinning tunes that … [Read more...] about Passport Vibes: Afrobeat Street Festival
Chicago festivals
Square Roots Festival
Music lovers rejoice, the return of Old Town School of Folk Music's Square Roots Festival is set for July 12-14, 2024. This family-friendly music fest celebrates music from around the globe as well as the popular Lincoln Square community. This year's artist line-up of four … [Read more...] about Square Roots Festival
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, 2024. 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
Wicker Park Fest
Music lovers never want to miss the eclectic music line-up of Wicker Park Fest, scheduled for July 26-28, 2024. 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 for a … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Fest
Fiesta Back of the Yards
Celebrate the rich traditions of Mexican culture in the heart of the Southwest side of Chicago at the annual Fiesta Back of the Yards on June 14-16 2024. Roam down 47th and Ashland to experience the excitement of live Latin music, dance and art at the vibrant Fiesta Back of the Yards event. … [Read more...] about Fiesta Back of the Yards
Chicago Pride Fest
Chicago is home to the nation's first recognized LGBTQ community and the annual Chicago Pride Fest is one of its most anticipated community events. The fest returns on June 22-23, 2024, with three stages of music, 150 vendors, food, drinks and fun. Kicking off the weekend before the … [Read more...] about Chicago Pride Fest
Logan Square Arts Festival
Head to the Logan Square neighborhood for a festive three days of music, art, food and drinks during the annual Logan Square Arts Festival on June 28-30, 2024. Stroll to the intersection of Logan, Kedzie and Milwaukee Avenues to dance to a diverse array of live music. Browse through art created … [Read more...] about Logan Square Arts Festival
Puerto Rican Festival
The Humboldt Park neighborhood will celebrate 46 years of Puerto Rican history, culture and art with the annual Puerto Rican Festival on June 6-9, 2024. The four-day fest will fill Division Street with the sights and sounds of Puerto Rico. The music, dance, art and food of Puerto Rico will … [Read more...] about Puerto Rican Festival
Old Town Art Fair
Kick off your summer at one of the first art fairs in the country. Old Town Art Fair supplies art, music, food, children's corner and a garden walk in the historic Old Town Triangle Historic District on June 8 and 9, 2024. Roam through the charming streets of Old Town and view the work of over … [Read more...] about Old Town Art Fair
Taste of Randolph Street
Over 16 restaurants and two stages of live acts will commemorate the 26th anniversary of the Taste of Randolph on June 14-16, 2024. The highly anticipated festival features some of the best bites in the West Loop neighborhood. Expect to eat and dance your way through three days of events, … [Read more...] about Taste of Randolph Street
Wells Street Art Festival
The historic Old Town neighborhood comes alive with the highly anticipated Wells Street Art Festival on June 8 and 9, 2024, in the heart of the historic neighborhood. Traditionally held on the second weekend in June, the fair features artists from all over North America, including painters, … [Read more...] about Wells Street Art Festival
Celebrate German Culture at Chicago Maifest
Welcome spring at the traditional German celebration of the season, Maifest Chicago. The 23rd annual festival runs from May 30-June 2, 2024 in the heart of Chicago's German community in Lincoln Square. Chow down on lots of German food and witness a traditional keg tapping, maypole dancing and the … [Read more...] about Celebrate German Culture at Chicago Maifest
