40th Annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest – May 23-25

CHICAGO (May 2025)—Celebrate the beginning of summer in the city at the 40th annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest, on Sheffield between Roscoe and Belmont, May 23-25. Enjoy three days of fun! Hours are Friday 5-10 p.m.; Sat/Sun 11 a.m.- 10 p.m.

 The Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest kicks off Chicago’s iconic summer festival season with a weekend packed full of local and national talent. Steps away from the red line “EL” train’s Belmont stop, the festival takes over the heart of the popular Lakeview East neighborhood. Don’t miss top Midwest tribute bands on the main stage (near Roscoe), great eats, libations (beer and wine), and artisans. Vendors include Black Angel Designs (Chicago-based home items and clothing), Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm (hot sauces and food items), One Man, One Garage (wood-based art), Redefined Map Design (vintage map home goods), Joycoast (wooden accessories like sunglasses, watches and more).

Also, expect eclectic entertainment near Belmont filled with fun neighborhood music acts, deejays and other performers. Headliners include Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press, Sixteen Candles and Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute.

A $10 suggested donation upon entry benefits the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce. “We are so excited to be hosting this iconic fest to celebrate the start of summer,” said Maureen Martino, Executive Director of the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce. “Thanks to all fest attendees, the suggested gate donation helps to keep these annual fests going strong for all to enjoy. As a community-based 501c6 non-profit organization, funds are used to enhance the beautification and safety of the Lakeview neighborhood. This has been 40 years of fun and look forward to another 40 years.”

Entertainment Schedule on Two Stages

 Nutrl Main Stage

Friday, May 23:
6:00pm – iPop
8:00pm – Sixteen Candles

Saturday, May 24:
12:15pm – School of Rock
2:15pm – Rearview: Pearl Jam Tribute
4:15pm – ‘Stache
6:00pm – Mike & Joe
8:30pm – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute

Sunday, May 25:
12:15pm – Four Star Brass Band
2:15pm – Hurricane Gumbo
4:00pm – Super Creeps: Music of David Bowie
6:00pm – Fletcher Rockwell
8:00pm – Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press

Belmont Stage

Friday, 23:
6:30pm – The Strangers
8:00pm – DJ Greg Haus

Saturday, May 24:
12:30pm – Bear & Jake Acoustic
2:00pm – 3 Martini Jeannie
3:30pm – RAVIV – Electric Cellos
5:00pm – Sam Fazio Music
6:30pm – Full Volume Band
8:15pm – Rosie & The Rivets

Sunday, May 25:
12:30pm – Recorded Music
2:00pm – Fiddle Rock
3:30pm – Amanda Coppotelli
5:00pm – Band Calderisi
6:30pm – Nelson Street Revival
8:15pm – DJ TZME

The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is a broad community-based organization designed to represent and help merchants and other business people in the community. It is a policy of the organization to promote goodwill and a pleasant business environment for merchants, consumers, and area residents.

For information visit: https://chicagoevents.com/event/belmont-sheffield-music-fest/

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