Music Festivals 2025–2026
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August 1 - 2, 2025
JEFF Fest
Jefferson Memorial Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/25/2025
This Illinois Music Festival will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 2pm-10pm.
August 1 - 3, 2025
Dancing in the Streets
1725 W Hubbard, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 2/18/2025
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
August 9 - 10, 2025
Northalsted Market Days
Downtown, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 2/17/2025
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10.
August 14 - 17, 2025
Taylor Street Festa Italiana
Little Italy - Taylor Street, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 7/18/2025
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: carnival, games, magicians, cocktails.
August 16 - 17, 2025
Ukrainian Village Fest
Ukrainian Village, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 6/2/2025
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 1pm-10pm. This event will also include: big dance floor, dancing under a big tent.
August 23, 2025
Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival
Galeria Chicago, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 6/1/2025
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $90.
August 23 - 24, 2025
Bucktown Arts Fest
Holstein Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 1/22/2025
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-7pm. This event will also include: 3 stages, food vendors, performers, kids area and more.
August 28 - 31, 2025
Chicago Jazz Festival
Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/10/2025
This Illinois Jazz Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sun 11am-9:30pm.
August 29 - September 1, 2025
Taste of Polonia Festival
Copernicus Center, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 2/12/2025
This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10:30pm; Mon 12pm-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $15. This event will also include: casino, vodka tastings, craft beer tent, art exhibits, kid's area with loads of fun.
August 30 - September 1, 2025
African Festival of the Arts
Sunken Garden at DuSable Museum, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 7/7/2025
This Illinois Ethnic Music Festival will have crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-10pm; Sun-Mon 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $100.
September 5 - 7, 2025
Edgewater Music Fest
5800-5930 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/8/2025
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
September 5 - 7, 2025
Retro on Roscoe
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 7/14/2025
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $15.
September 6 - 7, 2025
Printers Row Lit Fest
Printers Row, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/4/2025
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-6pm.
September 13 - 14, 2025
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
Along Broadway, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 2/21/2025
This Illinois Art Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-7pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $5.
September 20 - 21, 2025
Jsvfest (Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Fest)
Park 540, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 2/17/2025
This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $100.
September 27, 2025
Chicago Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Fest
Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 6/26/2025
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $95.
September 27 - 28, 2025
Randolph Street Market - September
1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/12/2025
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $25. This event will also include: anything novel and interesting, walk around, kids' activities, demos, etc.
September 26 - October 5, 2025
World Music Festival Chicago
Various Venues, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 4/17/2025
This Illinois World Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 20 stages with International and National talent and the hours will be .
October 4 - 5, 2025
Apple Fest
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/24/2025
This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: dog costume contest, pet parade, demonstrations, kids area.
May 11 - October 26, 2025
Logan Square Outdoor Farmers Market
Logan Square, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 2/11/2025
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 75 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include "little peas" kids events.
April 24 - 26, 2026
One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale Chicago
The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 6/5/2025
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $12 - $80.
June 26 - 28, 2026
Logan Square Arts Festival
Logan Square Centennial Monument, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 4/9/2025
This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include kids area; pet area.
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