Music Festivals 2026–2027
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August 7 - 9, 2026
Northalsted Market Days
Downtown, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
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 13 - 16, 2026
Taylor Street Festa Italiana
Little Italy - Taylor Street, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 2/12/2026
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 15 - 16, 2026
Ukrainian Village Fest
Ukrainian Village, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 6/23/2026
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 . This event will also include: big dance floor, dancing under a big tent.
August 22, 2026
Best Deal - Chicago - Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival
Kings Dining & Entertainment, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 6/20/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $85. This event will also include summer whiskey tasting.
August 28 - 30, 2026
Edgewater Music Fest
5800-5930 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 4/1/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
August 29 - 30, 2026
Bucktown Arts Fest
Holstein Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
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 . This event will also include: 3 stages, food vendors, performers, kids area and more.
September 3 - 6, 2026
Chicago Jazz Festival
Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 4/14/2026
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 .
September 4 - 7, 2026
Taste of Polonia Festival
Copernicus Center, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
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 4:30pm-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 11:30am-10:30pm; Mon 11:30am-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $45. This event will also include: casino, vodka tastings, craft beer tent, art exhibits, kid's area with loads of fun.
September 5 - 7, 2026
African Festival of the Arts
Sunken Garden at DuSable Museum, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
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 12 - 13, 2026
Printers Row Lit Fest
Printers Row, Dearborn, Ida B Wells & Polk, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/28/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
September 18 - 20, 2026
Retro on Roscoe
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/29/2026
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 19 - 20, 2026
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
Along Broadway, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
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 26, 2026
Just Announced - Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiske
Kings Dining & Entertainment, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 7/18/2026
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 - $85. This event will also include chicago food & drink festivals.
September 26 - 27, 2026
Hyde Park Jazz Fest
Hyde Park & Various Locations, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 7/27/2026
This Illinois Jazz Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 10 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-12 midnight; Sun 1pm-7pm.
September 25 - October 4, 2026
World Music Festival Chicago
Various Venues, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 4/20/2026
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 2 - 4, 2026
Apple Fest
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/5/2026
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 . This event will also include: dog costume contest, pet parade, demonstrations, kids area.
May 10 - October 25, 2026
Logan Square Outdoor Farmers Market
Logan Square, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 2/16/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have homegrown products 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.
December 13, 2026
Chicago Music Awards
TBA, Chicago, IL Or Online at chicagomusicawards.org
Status: Updated 7/13/2026
This Illinois Festival Concert will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $100.
April 30 - May 2, 2027
One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale Chicago
The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 6/11/2026
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.
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