The new season for World Music Wednesday has been announced! Every Wednesday, through December 9, 2026, at 8:00 pm, the Old Town School of Folk Music will host a free concert series, World Music Wednesdays, featuring musicians from all around the world. Culture and countries represented … [Read more...] about Free World Music Wednesday Concerts
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Oktoberfestiversary
Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing serve up their annual fall street festival with Oktoberfestiversary on October 10-11, 2026, in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Enjoy brews, live music and food in the spirit of the season. Sip on special tapings from Beglye and Dovetail while munching on … [Read more...] about Oktoberfestiversary
Chicago Live! at Navy Pier
Witness the excitement of Chicago's extensive performing arts scene during the sixth annual Chicago Live! festival on September 19-20, 2026. Navy Pier will host free, non-stop performances featuring Chicago dance, theater, music and more during the two-day event. The breadth of Chicago's … [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 24th annual Oktoberfest Chicago in the West Lakeview neighborhood with Bavarian food, live music and craft beer tasting on September 25-27, … [Read more...] about St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago
Hyde Park Jazz Festival
Venues across the Hyde Park, Kenwood and Washington Park neighborhoods will come alive with live jazz during the 20th annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival on September 26-27, 2026. 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 24 years of the annual Ravenswood ArtWalk on September 12-13, 2026. The area's artists, manufacturers and brewers will welcome visitors during the ArtWalk with a host of fun and interactive activities. Unfolding from Lawrence to Irving Park St.. … [Read more...] about Ravenswood ArtWalk
Taste of Polonia
Celebrate Polish culture at the largest Polish festival in the country, Taste of Polonia, scheduled for September 4-7- 2026. The 44th-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
World Dumpling Fest
Explore Chicago's diverse cultures with music, dance and samples of all the variations of ethnic dumplings during the annual World Dumpling Fest on September 19-20, 2026, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The Chicago Cultural Alliance hosts the sixth annual World Dumpling Fest to support and … [Read more...] about World Dumpling Fest
Lakeview Taco Fest
Munch your way through Southport Avenue and cast your vote for the best taco during the annual Lakeview Taco Fest on August 21-23, 2026. This popular three-day festival offers dozens of taco varieties and flavors all in one place. Celebrate the 13th year of the Lakeview … [Read more...] about Lakeview Taco Fest
Randolph Street Market Festival
One of the most beloved events of the fall season is Chicago's signature open-air market, the Randolph Street Market Festival. Filled with vintage treasures, live bands, food and fun, the market opens on September 26- 27, 2026, in the West Loop. Celebrating 23 years, the Randolph Street … [Read more...] about Randolph Street Market Festival
Free Chicago World Music Festival
The 26th annual World Music Festival Chicago is a city-wide, multi-venue festival presenting over 30 artists and ensembles from 22 countries around the globe, presented for free over 10 days from September 25 to October 4, 2026. Dance to the rhythms and melodies of musicians from all … [Read more...] about Free Chicago World Music Festival
Noche Caribena at Navy Pier
Celebrate the spirit of Puerto Rican culture during Noche Caribena, (Caribbean night) an evening of free Puerto Rican music and dance at Navy Pier's Polk Brothers stage, on August 22, 2026. Hosted by the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance , Noche Caribena features an array of traditional … [Read more...] about Noche Caribena at Navy Pier
