Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
World Music Festival Chicago
Sept. 25 – Oct. 4, 2026 Free admission • Multiple locations The 26th annual World Music Festival is your passport to musical acts from across…
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Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
July 24 – 25, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park Gospel music has deep roots in Chicago. The Chicago Gospel Music Festival, one of the…
Entertainment, Festivals & special events, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Tuesdays, June 30 to Aug. 18, 2026 Movies start at 6:30 p.m. Free admission • Millennium Park Every summer in Chicago, visitors and locals flock…
Dining, Holidays
35+ romantic restaurants for Valentine’s Day dinner in Chicago
The biggest date night of the year is coming up, and the city’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops so you and your date…
Sports & recreation
A guide to Chicago sports teams
Chicago is one of the top sports destinations in the country, attracting fans from all over the world to come cheer for our legendary teams.…
Articles, Theatre & performing arts
Guide to Chicago theatres
From Tina Fey to John Malkovich, Chicago’s theatre scene has long been a hotbed for the entertainment industry’s most talented people. But if the city’s…
Holidays
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago
There’s nothing quite like St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, when Irish taverns fill with revelers, cultural celebrations pop up in every corner of the city,…
Festivals & special events, LGBTQ+
Chicago Pride: Your guide to Chicago Pride Parade, Pride Fest, and more
Chicago knows how to party for Pride. Each June, the city is brimming with LGBTQ+ celebrations and events, including over-the-top street fests, exhilarating concerts, raucous…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Grant Park Music Festival
June 10 – Aug. 15, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park Experience a Chicago summer tradition like no other. A local staple for more than…
Holidays
New Year’s Eve in Chicago: fireworks, parties, dinners, and more
From lavish balls at luxurious hotels to a historic live broadcast event on the downtown riverfront to unforgettable meals at Michelin-starred restaurants — there are…
Holidays
Holidays in Chicago: Top things to do and see
The holidays in Chicago are the gift that keeps on giving. For generations, visitors have gathered each winter for festive parades, cherished annual traditions, and…
Food & drink
Michelin guide to Chicago: Michelin star & Bib Gourmand restaurants
This year’s Michelin Guide confirms Chicago’s status as a dining mecca. The prestigious guide has awarded 21 Chicago restaurants with Michelin star honors. The list…
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