Chicago’s largest celebration of Hellenic culture returns for the 36th annual Taste of Greektown on August 28–30, 2026. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood to savor Greek food, music and warm hospitality.
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The hallmark of Taste of Greektown is sampling dishes from the community’s famous restaurants, which introduced Saganaki (flaming cheese) and gyros to the U.S.
This year’s line-up includes Athena Restaurant, Zeus Restaurant, Mr. Greek Gyros, 9 Muses Bar & Grill, and Spectrum Bar & Grill. A recent Greektown restaurant, Ithaki Estiatorio, will also be featured.
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Traditional and contemporary Greek music will be performed on the main stage and hits will be spun by Hellas 2000 all weekend at the South Stage. Don’t miss the gyros eating contest on Saturday at 5 pm.
Artisan vendors include Athenian Candle Co, a staple Greektown shop for over 100 years and Spavia Day Spa, which will offer chair massages throughout the fest. Greektown attendees will also receive 25% off all services and products within three days of the festival.
Visitors will also get the chance to view the ” We The People: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Beauty.” The new outdoor and indoor exhibit pulls inspiration from the Statue of Liberty and ancient Greek Thinkers. Participating artists include 27 local professional and emerging artists, as well as student teams from Holy Trinity High School.
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Taste of Greektown runs on Friday, August 28 from 4 pm to 10 pm and from 11 am to 10 pm on Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30. Admission is free with a $7 suggested donation.
Taste of Greektown
Halsted Street from Adams to Van Buren
August 28- 30, 2026, 4-10 pm, 11 am-10 pm.
Free with a $7 suggested donation
