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 17-18, 2026.

This two-day food fest supplies chances to try neighborhood eateries like Lure Fish Bar, Seoul Taco and ,Fogo de Chao, as well as listen to local bands, wine tastings, a kids zone and the third annual dog parade, back by popular demand on Saturday.

Taste of River North runs from 5-1o pm on July 17 and 11 am -10 pm on July 18. The fest is free and takes place on Wells Street between Ontario and Chicago Avenue. Check out the music schedule below:

Main Stage

Friday
6:00pm – The Birkenrocks
8:00pm – Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press

Saturday
12:00pm – Dog Parade presented by Dog.
12:30pm – School of Rock
2:30pm – Fletcher Rockwell
4:30pm – Funky Monks
6:00pm – The Divas
8:00pm – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute

DJ STAGE

Dennis Ferrer (Fri Headliner) + Stacey Pullen (Sat Headliner)

Inphinity, The Avina Brothers, Garrett Belschner & Mikey Hahn, NOSL33P, L3XX, + more