Celebrate Italian history and heritage in the historic Little Italy neighborhood at the annual Taylor Street Little Italy Festa on August 8-11, 2024. Discover the vibrant essence of Italian culture while enjoying traditional food, music and traditions. Dance and sing along to live entertainment … [Read more...] about Little Italy Festa
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Northalsted Market Days
The largest street festival in the Midwest returns to the bustling Lakeview neighborhood for a two-day celebration of music, pride and community. Northalsted Market Days is scheduled for August 10-11, 2024. The 42nd annual festival kicks off with over 250 vendors, five … [Read more...] about Northalsted Market Days
Bronzeville Jazz Fest
Chicago's historic Bronzeville neighborhood produced many of the city's legendary music, literary and art notables, including jazz innovators like Dinah Washington, Louis Armstrong and Nat "King" Cole. This legacy will be celebrated at the Bronzeville Neighborhood Jazz Fest on August 3, … [Read more...] about Bronzeville Jazz Fest
Free July Music Festivals
The joy of Summertime Chi is just heating up as the season gears up with festivals, block parties and outdoor events. One of the best ways to enjoy summer in Chicago is by dancing to free outdoor music fests. Check out the exciting line-up for the rest of the month. One of the city's most … [Read more...] about Free July Music Festivals
Free Millennium Park Summer Music Series
The essence of Summer in Chicago is listening to free concerts in the architectural beauty of Millennium Park. The beloved Millennium Park Summer Music Series soars away from July 1-August 8, 2024. The free concerts will run on Monday and Thursday evenings. The concerts feature a diverse range of … [Read more...] about Free Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Fiesta Del Sol
The largest Latino fest in the country returns to the Pilsen neighborhood on July 25-28, 2024, with the highly anticipated Fiesta Del Sol. This year's festival commemorates 52 years of celebrating Latino art, music, food and traditions with a four-day, family-friendly event. You'll be … [Read more...] about Fiesta Del Sol
Taste of River North
Sample a delicious selection of River North's popular restaurants, dance to live music and absorb the joys of summer at the annual Taste of River North on July 19-21, 2024. This three-day food fest supplies chances to try neighborhood eateries like Lure Fish Bar, Tree House Chicago and … [Read more...] about Taste of River North
Taste of Lincoln Avenue
One of Chicago's most beloved street fests, Taste of Lincoln Avenue, returns to thrill foodies and music lovers alike on July 26-28, 2024. Taking over the intersection of Fullerton and Lincoln Ave., the 40th annual fest is one of the highlights of the Chicago summer season. Food, arts … [Read more...] about Taste of Lincoln Avenue
Tacos Y Tamales Festival
Taste the delicious Mexican food traditions of authentic tacos and tamales at the inaugural Tacos Y Tamales Festival on July 19-21, 2024, in the Pilsen neighborhood. Experience a variety of Latin American cultural highlights at this free, three-day festival. Sample different tamales from several … [Read more...] about Tacos Y Tamales Festival
Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival
The Jefferson Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest side will come alive with music and creative arts during the 23rd annual Jeff Fest, on July 12-14 2024. The sprawling seven acres of Jefferson Memorial Park will host this beloved community event which features tribute bands, arts and crafts … [Read more...] about Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival
Passport Vibes: Afrobeat Street Festival
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
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
