Every month is festival month in Chicago. Chicago’s world-renowned fests and events celebrate food, music, culture, art, and history throughout the city. Check out the festival guides below or click on a month to explore festivals, concerts, parades, and more.
Update: Many festivals and events have been cancelled or changed due to COVID-19. Check with event organizers for more information.
Search festivals by month:
January • February • March • April
May • June • July • August • September
October • November • December
January
Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum
Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival
Chicago Chinese New Year Celebration
Ice skating in Millennium Park
February
Chicago Chinese New Year Celebration
University of Chicago Folk Festival
Randolph Street Market Festival
C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo
Ice skating in Millennium Park
March
Ice skating in Millennium Park
C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo
St. Patrick’s Day Downtown Parade & River Dyeing
Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier
April
Chicago Humanities Festival’s Springfest
One of a Kind Show and Sale | Spring Show
Randolph Street Market Festival
May
Chicago Humanities Festival’s Springfest
Taste Of Mexico In Little Village
Chicago Kids and Kites Festival
Randolph Street Market Festival
Chicago in Tune music festival
June
Craft Brews At Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago Underground Film Festival
Craft Beer Festival at The Morton Arboretum
July
Dearborn Garden Walk
Randolph Street Market Festival
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Fourth Of July Fireworks at Navy Pier
African/Caribbean International Festival Of Life
Irish American Heritage Festival
Chosen Few DJs Picnic & Music Festival
August
Chicago Women’s Funny Festival
September
Chicago Pride Fest & Northalsted Market Days
Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk
Festival De La Villita (Little Village Fest)
¡Súbelo! – A Celebration of Pan Latin Music and Culture
Chicago Bourbon & Barbecue Fest
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
Craft Brews At Lincoln Park Zoo
Oktoberfest Chicago At St. Alphonsus
Randolph Street Market Festival
Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
October
Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Columbus Day Parade
Chicago International Film Festival
Randolph Street Market Festival
November
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Randolph Street Holiday Market
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum
Ice skating in Millennium Park
December
Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier
Randolph Street Holiday Market
Historic Pullman Candlelight House Walk
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum
New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Navy Pier
Ice skating in Millennium Park
Please note that dates are subject to change. Visit event websites for details and the latest updates.
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Chicago’s free summer music festivals
