Chicago's premier free jazz celebration returns to Millennium Park for four days over Labor Day weekend. The Chicago Jazz Festival showcases world-class jazz artists across multiple genres — from bebop and swing to fusion and contemporary — at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion and throughout the park. Presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), this beloved annual tradition draws tens of thousands of fans each year.
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