Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.
Highlights this weekend include:
- Watch the final matches at the city’s largest FIFA World Cup watch party, held at Recess in the West Loop
- Top music festivals like Tacos y Tamales, Roscoe Village Burger Fest, and the Silver Room Sound System Block Party
- The historic Maxwell Street Market, the city’s oldest outdoor marketplace
Check out just a few of the events and happening in Chicago this weekend, July 17 – 19, 2026.
The Silver Room Sound System Block Party
The is a celebration of music, art, local vendors, food, and community, creating a space where Chicago’s creative spirit comes together in one place. What…
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026
Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich Hispanic and Latin cultures with three days of endless authentic food options,…
The HUB: 117th NAACP National Convention
This dynamic exhibition, part of the 117th NAACP National Convention at McCormick Place, is dedicated to Black culture and Black-owned brands — and it’s free and open to the public to explore. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Join the Chicago Fire at Recess in West Loop to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and celebrate our love for the…
19th Annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest
Fire Up the Grills for Chicago’s Ultimate Patty Party! The Roscoe Village Burger Fest is celebrating its 19th mouth-watering year! This sizzling food and music…
Taste of River North
Enjoy samplings from top local restaurants, live music, a kids zone, and more in the bustling River North neighborhood.
Maxwell Street Market
Maxwell Street Market is Chicago’s oldest market, with roots dating back more than a century. The seasonal Sunday bazaar features an eclectic mix of food, handmade crafts, housewares, clothing, live entertainment, and so much more.
The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free for everyone.
West Fest Chicago
Presented by the West Town Chamber of Commerce, West Fest Chicago returns to Chicago's West Town neighborhood from July 17–19, bringing three days of live music, local vendors, family activities, food and community programming…
Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy at Lincoln Park Zoo
A summertime soiree for wine aficionados and nature lovers ages 21+, Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy offers open-air wine-sampling within the botanical garden and…
Yes, Chef! Chicago: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour
This is the ORIGINAL Chicago food tour that takes you to the restaurants featured on the TV phenomenon, The Bear. We'll take you to the actual…
Suffs
BEHIND EVERY POWERFUL WOMAN… ARE MORE POWERFUL WOMEN. Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American…
Iceboy! The Musical
Starts June 20 Extended a Third Time Through August 16! MUSIC BY MARK HOLLMANN LYRICS BY MARK HOLLMANN AND JAY REISS BOOK BY ERIN QUINN…
Summer Screenings: On the Road Again
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Route 66—America’s most iconic highway—this year’s Summer Screenings program will pay homage to the classic…
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground
Imagine walking inside the thunderous sound of a taiko drum or feeling enveloped by the sinuous sounds of a saxophone, cello, or bass. What if…
Wicker Park Farmers Market
The Wicker Park Farmers Market will return on May 3 for its 26th outdoor season. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 2…
Theater of the Mind
Now Extended Multiple experiences per day at the Reid Murdoch Building, 333 N LaSalle Visit TheateroftheMindChicago.com for dates, times, and tickets Created by David Byrne…
Nathaniel Mary Quinn: A Love Letter to My Mother
Nathaniel Mary Quinn’s first solo museum show in Chicago explores the artist’s formative years growing up in public housing, which he describes as “my first…
Explore our events calendar for more Chicago events and happenings.
Please note that all events are subject to change.
