Music lovers never want to miss the eclectic music line-up of Wicker Park Fest, scheduled for July 25-27, 2025. This popular neighborhood fest draws visitors from across the country who love cutting-edge sounds and funky arts and crafts vendors.
Trendy Wicker Park has been the headquarters for a diverse selection of music for years and Wicker Park Fest showcases that with a great line-up curated by the beloved Subterranean Lounge.
This year’s musical performers have not been announced yet but the exciting schedule for the cultural stage includes the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Ballet Folklorico Chicago, Hokula’e’ a Academy of Polynesian Arts and Bollywood Groove.
Food, art, a kids’ fest area and neighborhood retail vendors are also part of the fun. The fest is free but there’s a $10 suggested donation to benefit the local community. Wicker Park Fest runs from 5-10 pm on Friday, July 26 and noon- 10 pm on Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28.
Wicker Park Fest
Milwaukee Avenue between Division and North Ave, (1200 N to 1600 N)
July 25-27, 2025. 5-10 pm, noon- 10 pm
Free,$10 suggested donation
To avoid the packed crowds at the main entrance (North meets Milwaukee Avenue), use alternate entrance points located at:
- Honore St. & Elk Grove Ave. (on the Northside of Milwaukee)
- Honore St. & North Wicker Park Ave. (on the Southside of Milwaukee)
- Evergreen Ave. (Southside of Milwaukee)
- N. Wolcott Ave. (Southside of Milwaukee) **Closest Entrance to Kids’ Fest
- Beach Ave. & Wood St. (North side of Milwaukee)
- South Entrance: Paulina St. & Milwaukee Ave. (2 gates)
