Year of Chicago Music
Chicago knows how to strike a chord. We’re home to genre-defining artists, iconic events and venues, and our own undefinable big-city sound. Come experience music in the key of Chicago during the Chicago in Tune music festival.
Chicago in Tune
Experience music in the key of Chicago during this genre-defying festival from Aug. 19 to Sept. 19.
Hyde Away Wednesdays
The Promontory
Sep1Sep15
Music Lives Here: Record Row Series
Willie Dixon’s Blue Heaven Foundation
Sep5Sep19
Musical Legacies of the South Side
Hamilton Park
Sep17
House City
Bronzeville
Sep19
Japanese Breakfast
Thalia Hall
Sep15Sep16
Riot Fest
Douglass Park
Sep17Sep19
Dead & Company
Wrigley Field
Sep17Sep18
Blues Night at Millennium Park
Pritzker Pavilion
Sep18
Future Islands
Chicago Theatre
Sep18
Ronnie Hicks and Masheen Co.
Rosa's Lounge
Sep18
Asleep at the Wheel
Old Town School of Folk Music
Sep19
Afrobeat Street Festival
The Promontory
Sep19
More headlining events
Explore other top events and festivals during the Year of Chicago Music.
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Millennium Park
Aug2Sep13
Chicago in Tune
Citywide
Aug19Sep19
House City
Citywide
Aug14Sep19
North Coast Music Festival
Seat Geek Stadium
Sep3Sep5
¡Súbelo!
Pilsen
Sep4
Hyde Park Jazz Festival
Hyde Park
Sep25Sep26
CHICAGO MUSIC VENUES
Our city is home to hundreds of unique venues, from sprawling lakefront parks to iconic neighborhood clubs. Explore them all here.
Chicago Style Sound
Feel the beat of the city with these specially curated playlists from Chicago locals. This month, check out playlists from DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly and local hip-hop artist Rhymefest.
More Chicago Music
Dive into the Chicago music scene. Learn more about the city’s musical history and influence.
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