Beer & Brewery Events in Chicago
27 events in Chicago
4th on 53rd Parade & Festival
Free Fourth of July parade and cultural festival in downtown Hyde Park. Morning parade through late afternoon festival with local food stations.
Barry Brewer at The Comedy Bar
Join Comedian Barry Brewer for a fun night of stand up comedy with a mix of crowd collaboration and conversation. Barry Brewer hails as one of Hollywo
Taste of Chicago 2026
Chicago's legendary food festival returns to Grant Park with five days of the city's best restaurants, food trucks, and pop-ups. Free admission to the
Lincoln Square Summer Concert: Ella Grzeca
Free outdoor concert at Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square featuring Ella Grzeca — Singer/Songwriter (Sufjan Stevens, Phoebe Bridgers vibes). Beer and wine available for purchase from Ricochet's Tavern. One of Lincoln Square's favorite neighborhood traditions, running every Thursday evening through mid-August. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of local Chicago musicians under the open sky.
Square Roots Craft Brew & Music Festival
Live indie music and craft brewery festival in Lincoln Square. Over 40 regional craft beer taps, local food vendors, and three days of music. Runs thr
93XRT PRESENTS - Royel Otis
93XRT PRESENTS - Royel Otis — Pop, Rock at The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) in Chicago. This is a bio about Royel Otis. Royel Otis is a band. Ther
93XRT PRESENTS - Royel Otis
93XRT PRESENTS - Royel Otis — Pop, Rock at The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) in Chicago. This is a bio about Royel Otis. Royel Otis is a band. Ther
Lincoln Square Summer Concert: The Very Least
Free outdoor concert at Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square featuring The Very Least — Groove-heavy indie, soul, funk, pop, and rock. Beer and wine available for purchase from Ricochet's Tavern. One of Lincoln Square's favorite neighborhood traditions, running every Thursday evening through mid-August. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of local Chicago musicians under the open sky.
Roscoe Village Burger Fest 2026
Annual three-day outdoor street festival featuring Chicago's best burger vendors, live rock and indie bands, and craft beer gardens in Roscoe Village.
Bucktown Garden Walk and Block Party
Community arts, live music, craft food vendors, honey tastings, and beer gardens centered at Churchill Park. Lively, welcoming, open-air. Mid-summer w
Taste of Chicago Pop-Up - Pullman
Free local culinary showcase at Pullman Park Commons. Dozens of South Side food trucks and neighborhood restaurants. Noon-8 PM.
Orland Park Summer Brewfest and Food Truck Rally
Craft beer fest with 15+ food trucks, microbrewery sampling pavilions, and live music at the Civic Center. 4-10PM Saturday.
Lincoln Square Summer Concert: Would You Kindly?
Free outdoor concert at Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square featuring Would You Kindly? — Female-fronted indie and alternative rock. Beer and wine available for purchase from Ricochet's Tavern. One of Lincoln Square's favorite neighborhood traditions, running every Thursday evening through mid-August. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of local Chicago musicians under the open sky.
Lincoln Square Summer Concert: Diamondback
Free outdoor concert at Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square featuring Diamondback — Country, Americana, Rock and Blues. Beer and wine available for purchase from Ricochet's Tavern. One of Lincoln Square's favorite neighborhood traditions, running every Thursday evening through mid-August. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of local Chicago musicians under the open sky.
Chicago Italian Beef Festival 2026
A festival dedicated entirely to Chicago's signature sandwich. The Italian Beef Festival gathers the city's top beef stands and Italian delis in one l
Lincoln Square Summer Concert: The Noize
Free outdoor concert at Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square featuring The Noize — Rock, pop, and oldies you know and love. Beer and wine available for purchase from Ricochet's Tavern. One of Lincoln Square's favorite neighborhood traditions, running every Thursday evening through mid-August. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of local Chicago musicians under the open sky.
Ten Cat Swing Summer Series Finale at Banging Gavel
Swing and acoustic jazz night at Banging Gavel Brews. Sophisticated, intimate, soulful. Upscale brewpub menu and charcuterie. 6:30-9:30PM Thursday.
Lincoln Square Summer Concert: Skip Class and The Dropouts
Free outdoor concert at Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square featuring Skip Class and The Dropouts — Fun, upbeat originals and genre-bending covers. Beer and wine available for purchase from Ricochet's Tavern. One of Lincoln Square's favorite neighborhood traditions, running every Thursday evening through mid-August. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of local Chicago musicians under the open sky.
Nora En Pure at North Beer Garden @ Navy Pier
Nora En Pure at North Beer Garden @ Navy Pier — live at Navy Pier.
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers
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Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026
Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026 — live at Allstate Arena, Rosemont.