January 27, 2026
Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
Aug. 27 – 30, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond The Chicago House Music Festival is an annual celebration of Chicago house music… Read More
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January 27, 2026
Chicago Jazz Festival
Sept. 3 – 6, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park The oldest of Chicago’s free lakefront music festivals, the Chicago Jazz Festival boasts an incredibly… Read More
January 27, 2026
World Music Festival Chicago
Sept. 25 – Oct. 4, 2026 Free admission • Multiple locations The 26th annual World Music Festival is your passport to musical acts from across… Read More
January 27, 2026
Taste of Chicago
July 8 – 12, 2026 Free admission • Grant Park and citywide The 46th annual Taste of Chicago is bringing some of the city’s most… Read More
January 27, 2026
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
July 24 – 25, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park Gospel music has deep roots in Chicago. The Chicago Gospel Music Festival, one of the… Read More
January 26, 2026
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Select Mondays and Thursdays June 15 – Aug. 6, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series offers free outdoor concerts… Read More
January 26, 2026
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Tuesdays, July 1 – Aug. 19, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park Every summer in Chicago, visitors and locals flock to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion… Read More
January 25, 2026
Chicago Blues Festival
June 4 – 7, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond A legendary Chicago event since 1984, the Chicago Blues Festival is the world’s… Read More
January 21, 2026
How to celebrate Black History Month in Chicago
The significance of Black history in Chicago has helped shape the city into a cultural and economic powerhouse. And there’s no better time to discover… Read More
January 21, 2026
James Beard Awards 2026: full list of Chicago semi-finalists
The annual James Beard Awards recognize the best and the brightest of the nation’s dining scene. These prestigious accolades honor not only chefs and restaurants… Read More
January 20, 2026
35+ romantic restaurants for Valentine’s Day dinner in Chicago
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… Read More
January 16, 2026
Travel the world with these 23 international restaurants during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026
Taste the world — all within one city — during Chicago Restaurant Week. This winter, hundreds of Chicago restaurants will be offering special prix fixe… Read More
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