Festival Events in Chicago
122 events in Chicago
2026 Bud Billiken Parade and Festival
The oldest and largest African American parade in the US. Marching bands, floats, live music. King Drive to Washington Park. 10AM Saturday.
Chance The Rapper
Chance The Rapper — live at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
Luz at the Edge: A Night of Music and Dance in Support of the Lit & Luz Festival
Live music at The Empty Bottle. Featuring Luz at the Edge: A Night of Music and Dance in Support of the Lit & Luz Festival. All shows 21+.
Misha Dichter
Misha Dichter — at Ravinia Festival.
Brian McKnight w/ Gladys Knight
Brian McKnight w/ Gladys Knight — live at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa — live at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
CIFF Summer Series: The Son and the Sea
Chicago International Film Festival summer series screening at the Chicago Cultural Center.
Grant Park Music Festival Vocal Fellows at Indian Boundary Park
Join the Grant Park Music Festival Vocal Fellows in this free outdoor concert! The program, featuring music from classical to jazz and pop, celebrates
CSO: Brahms X Radiohead
CSO: Brahms X Radiohead — live at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival 2026
Two-day arts festival in the Rogers Park cobblestone arts corridor. Live music, art studios open, outdoor street fair.
moe. w/ Umphrey's McGee
moe. w/ Umphrey's McGee — live at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
Frederica von Stade
Frederica von Stade — at Ravinia Festival.
Gregory Alan Isakov w/ Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra
Gregory Alan Isakov w/ Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra — live at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
CIFF Summer Series: Day by Day
Chicago International Film Festival summer series screening at the Chicago Cultural Center.
Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin — live at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
Alabama Shakes w/ Liam Kazar
Alabama Shakes w/ Liam Kazar — live at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
Isoxo Presents: Hardcore Diva - Fall 2026 North America Tour
Isoxo Presents: Hardcore Diva - Fall 2026 North America Tour at Festival Hall At Navy Pier in Chicago.
Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt — live at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
Galantis
Swedish electronic duo Galantis brings their festival-ready sound to the Salt Shed. Known for massive tracks like Runaway (U & I) and Peanut Butter Je
Galantis with TELYKAST
Galantis with TELYKAST — Pop, Electro Pop at The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) in Chicago. Galantis is the dance music project of Christian Karlsso
Afro Fusion All White Yacht Cruise
You're stepping onto the Anita Dee II dressed head-to-toe in white, ready to float across Lake Michigan while three levels of DJs spin everything from Amapiano to Afrobeats to dancehall—think less stuffy boat party, more floating festival with the Chicago skyline as your backdrop...
Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile at Ravinia Festival
Outlaw Festival: Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson & More!
Outlaw Festival: Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson & More! — live at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island.
Deep Purple w/ Kansas
Deep Purple w/ Kansas — live at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.