Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Live at Navy Pier September 20, 2026
Chicago Live returns to Navy Pier on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, from noon to 6pm each day. Navy Pier bills it as the Midwest’s largest free performing arts festival, with live music, dance, theater and multidisciplinary performances along the lakefront. No ticket is required.
Listing compiled by Stumblday, an independent city event guide.
Photo of Navy Pier by Moses8910, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Venue
Tours & Attractions, Attractions, Amusement/Water Parks
Navy Pier
Theres more to Navy Pier, Chicagos iconic lakefront destination, than meets the eye! Known as the Peoples Pier, this landmark showcases more than 50 acres…
Neighborhood
Streeterville
Soak in all the big city buzz in this dynamic neighborhood nestled near the lakefront’s Navy Pier.
Learn more about the area
Venue
Tours & Attractions, Attractions, Amusement/Water Parks
Navy Pier
Theres more to Navy Pier, Chicagos iconic lakefront destination, than meets the eye! Known as the Peoples Pier, this landmark showcases more than 50 acres…
Neighborhood
Streeterville
Soak in all the big city buzz in this dynamic neighborhood nestled near the lakefront’s Navy Pier.
