live music

Oktoberfestiversary

Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing serve up their annual fall street festival with Oktoberfestiversary on October 7-8, 2023. Enjoy brews, live music and food in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Sip on special tappings from Beglye and Dovetail while munching on sausages, lobster rolls and tacos … [Read more...] about Oktoberfestiversary

Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Fest

Celebrate the culture and contributions of Indigenous and Native American communities at the fifth annual Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Festival, October 8-9 2023. This free, two-day music festival will highlight influential Indigenous performers from all over North and South … [Read more...] about Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Fest

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 21st annual Oktoberfest Chicago in the west Lakeview neighborhood with Bavarian food, live music and craft beer tasting on September 22-24, … [Read more...] about St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago

Lakeview East Art Festival

The 17th annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts showcases an exciting range of visual arts and live music on two stages in the Lakeview neighborhood on September 9-10, 2023. Explore a line-up of 120 artists displaying everything from paintings, sculpture, jewelry, furniture and … [Read more...] about Lakeview East Art Festival

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 2-3, 2023. 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

Free Canto Latino Festival

Explore the diverse musical styles of Mexico at "Canto Latino: Creando Mole" a free outdoor festival that celebrates the sounds of Mexico including cumbia, ranchera and mariachi on September 30, 2023, in the Pilsen neighborhood. Uniting Voices Chicago, formerly Chicago Children's Choir, will … [Read more...] about Free Canto Latino Festival

Englewood Jazz Fest

The 24th annual Englewood Jazz Festival presents an exciting line-up of established and emerging Chicago musicians for three days in the Englewood community on September 14-16, 2023. Live the Spirit Residency at Hamilton Cultural Center educates and mentors the next generation of jazz … [Read more...] about Englewood Jazz Fest

Free Chicago World Music Festival

The 23rd annual World Music Festival Chicago is a city-wide, multi-venue festival presenting over 34 artists and ensembles from 22 countries around the globe, presented for free over 10 days from September 22- October 1, 2023. Dance to the rhythms and melodies of musicians from all over the world … [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 third annual Chicago Live! festival on September 23-24, 2023. 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 … [Read more...] about Chicago Live! at Navy Pier

Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert

Legendary Hip Hop MC, Roxanne Shante and iconic Salt N Pepa DJ Spindarella will host and spin at a free concert featuring local performers on August 25, 2023, in Millennium Park. WBEZ and the National Public Housing Museum are presenting a free evening of music, art and discussion at the Jay … [Read more...] about Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert

Hyde Park Jazz Festival

Venues across the Hyde Park, Kenwood and Washington Park neighborhoods will come alive with live jazz during the 17th annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival on September 23-24, 2023. Music lovers will enjoy 34 free performances of local, national and international artists at a varied … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Jazz Festival

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 26 -27, 2023. 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