
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Grant Park Music Festival
June 14 – Aug. 19, 2023 Free admission • Millennium Park Experience a summer of extraordinary music with dozens of free classical concerts. The Grant…
June 14 – Aug. 19, 2023 Free admission • Millennium Park Experience a summer of extraordinary music with dozens of free classical concerts. The Grant…
June 22 – Aug. 21, 2023 Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series features free outdoor concerts, showcasing a broad spectrum…
Millennium Park is a can’t-miss attraction for any Chicago visit. The lakefront campus, located in the heart of downtown, is home to the iconic Cloud…
Update: The plaza around “The Bean” is undergoing renovations to enhance the visitor experience and improve accessibility. Public access and views of the sculpture will…
Summer is picnic season in Chicago. While there are plenty of amazing restaurants with outdoor dining, sometimes nothing can beat an old-fashioned picnic in the…
The Millennium Park Campus is the heart of Chicago. Locals and visitors alike gather here to picnic in the grass, cool off in the fountain,…
It’s the Year of Chicago Theatre, and this summer is packed with plenty of ways to join the celebration. There’s outdoor movie screenings, theatre performances…
Food and music – they’re a fabulous pair, and “two of Chicago’s most beloved cultural institutions,” says Sam Toia, president and CEO of the Illinois…
The Chicago skyline is easily one of the most iconic cityscapes in the world. So if you're going to take a trip to Chicago, it makes sense that you'd want to grab the perfect city shot while you're there.