The legendary summer food festival that spawned dozens of similar events across the city, the Taste of Chicago, returns to Grant Park for a showcase of Chicago's culinary diversity, on September 6-8, 2024. After a series of neighborhood food pop-ups, the Taste of Chicago opens in all its … [Read more...] about Taste of Chicago
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Free Chicago World Music Festival
The 24th 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 20- 29, 2024. Dance to the rhythms and melodies of musicians from all over the world at a … [Read more...] about Free Chicago World Music Festival
Taste of Greektown
Chicago's largest celebration of Hellenic culture returns for the 34th annual Taste of Greektown on September 6-8, 2024. 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
Taste of Polonia
Celebrate Polish culture at the largest Polish festival in the country, Taste of Polonia, scheduled for August 30- September 2- 2024. The 42nd-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
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 August 30- September 1, 2024. 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
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 24 -25, 2024. 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
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 24, 2024. 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
Free Printer’s Row Art Fest
Head to the historic Printer's Row neighborhood in the South Loop to explore art and live music during the annual Printers's Row Art Fest on August 10-11, 2024. Browse through the original artworks of 95 juried artists, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photography and fashion while … [Read more...] about Free Printer’s Row Art Fest
Little Italy Festa
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
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
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
