Explore Chicago's best festivals and events celebrating food, music, culture, art, and history. Use this guide for all 2025 festivals happening each month.

MFW's Chicago summer music festival guide and calendar will help you find your perfect fest! Check out the latest lineups and news from festival around the world.

Mar 25, 2025 · Chicago’s 2025 summer festival season includes Lollapalooza (July 31 – August 3), Pitchfork Music Festival (July 18-20), Spring Awakening (June 13-15), Chicago Blues Festival (June 6-8), Chicago House Music Festival (May 24-25), and …

Discover Chicago’s top summer music festivals, from free concerts in Millennium Park to major events like Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, and more.

Returning this year are world-renowned festivals and events such as the Chicago Blues Festival (June 5 - 8), Chicago Gospel Music Festival (July 12), Chicago Air and Water Show (August 16 & 17), Chicago Jazz Festival (August 28 – 31) and Taste of Chicago (September 5 – 7).

May 21, 2024 · The best Chicago music festivals to rock out at in 2024. Explore the best summer music festivals in Chicago—from Lollapalooza to Pitchfork to Riot Fest.

Dec 23, 2022 · Chicago music festivals are some of the best in the world! From big-time events, bbq cookouts, to chilled-out neighborhood block parties – the tunes are all there for the taking. My list of the best music festivals in Chicago aims to put this epic city in the musical spotlight where it …

Lollapalooza returns to Chicago's Grant Park in summer 2025. The city's biggest and longest-running summer festival features a must-see lineup!

Mar 6, 2025 · Here’s a list to get you excited about the summer ambiance and all the upcoming activities! Chicago Blues Festival. Chicago Gospel Music Festival. Chicago SummerDance. Chicago Air and Water Show. Chicago House Music Festival and Conference. Chicago Jazz Festival. Taste of Chicago.

6 days ago · Currently there are 2212 upcoming events. Find live music near you. Buy tickets for every upcoming concert, festival, gig and tour date taking place in Chicago in 2025 & 2026.