
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago Blues Festival
June 5 – 8, 2025 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond A legendary Chicago event since 1984, the Chicago Blues Festival is the world’s…
June 5 – 8, 2025 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond A legendary Chicago event since 1984, the Chicago Blues Festival is the world’s…
July 31 – Aug. 3, 2025 Grant Park Each year, thousands of fans travel from around the world to experience Lollapalooza in Chicago. Those lucky…
Chicago is known for its famous skyline and urban neighborhoods, but it’s also right next to one of the largest lakes in the country. That…
Chicago is a place where kids’ imaginations soar, with endless things to do and see around every corner. From hands-on museums and sprawling parks to…
Aug. 28 – 31, 2025 Free admission • Millennium Park The oldest of Chicago’s free lakefront music festivals, the Chicago Jazz Festival boasts an incredibly…
Sept. 5 – 7, 2025 Free admission • Grant Park and citywide The 45th annual Taste of Chicago is bringing some of the city’s most…
Experience Chicago’s award-winning museums without spending a dime. Check out our ever-growing list of Chicago free museum days in 2025, plus a few museums that…
Chicago’s nightlife is a lot like the city itself — inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. It’s also a whole lot of fun. Our gay…
July 10 – 13, 2025 United Center parking lot Country music, barbecue, and craft beer — it’s hard to think of a better way to…
What’s spring like in Chicago? Tulips bloom along iconic Michigan Avenue, cherry blossoms pop up in Jackson Park, and city parks begin to overflow with…
Chicago is a city known for its stunning skyline, and one of the best ways to enjoy it is from the city’s many rooftop bars.…
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…