There are currently 48 events in the EventGuide Chicago database for the "Festivals - Music" category. If you don't see your event listed, please add your event.
| Grant Park Music Festival: Cirque: A Space OdysseyAn outdoor show featuring Troupe Vertigo aerialists with the Grant Park Orchestra, blending acrobatics with classical and film scores from Star Wars, Star Trek, Up, and other space-themed... Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park, Chicago | Wed, Jul 22 |
| Grant Park Music Festival: Beethoven Symphony No. 9Giancarlo Guerrero closes the 2026 season with Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, preceded by works from Julia Wolfe and Michael Daugherty celebrating American themes... Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park, Chicago | Fri, Aug 14- Sat, Aug 15 |
| Grant Park Music Festival: Broadway Sings AmericaEnjoy Broadway favorites with the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, led by Jason Seber, featuring hits from Hamilton, Hair, South Pacific, and more. Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park, Chicago | Tue, Jul 21- Thu, Jul 23 |
| Grant Park Music Festival: Bernstein West Side StoryGiancarlo Guerrero kicks off the 2026 festival with Bernstein's Symphonic Dances, alongside works by Joan Tower and Samuel Barber celebrating America's 250th... Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park, Chicago | Wed, Jun 10 |
| Chicago Blues FestivalFeatures special concerts and panel discussions with 20 Years of the Mississippi Blues Trail - Fireside Chat, John Primer - Tribute to Theresa's Lounge and Willie Clayton. 18+. Doors... Ramova Theatre, Chicago | Thu, Jun 4 |
| My Generation TourA concert series celebrating 1965-1975 pop-rock music. Genesee Theatre, Waukegan | Thu, May 14 |
| Summer of '99 and Beyond FestivalA two-day rock festival celebrating '90s and 2000s nostalgia with live bands. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Sun, Jul 19 |
| Summer of '99 and Beyond FestivalA two-day rock festival celebrating '90s and 2000s nostalgia with live bands. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Sat, Jul 18 |
| Outlaw FestivalFestival tour performance with Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers & Lukas Nelson. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Tue, Aug 25 |
| McHenry Music FestivalAn annual three day festival featuring country and rock music with Shinedown, Daughtry, & Sevendust. Peterson Park Beach, McHenry | Thu, Sep 10 |
| McHenry Music FestivalAn annual three day festival featuring country and rock music with Kane Brown, Kameron Marlowe, & Josh Ross. Peterson Park Beach, McHenry | Fri, Sep 11 |
| McHenry Music FestivalAn annual three day festival featuring country and rock music with Hardy, Lakeview, & McCoy Moore. Peterson Park Beach, McHenry | Sat, Sep 12 |
| ARC Music FestivalA top-tier multi-day EDM festival honoring the city's house music heritage while featuring global house and techno artists. Union Park, Chicago | Mon, Sep 7 |
| Beyond WonderlandAn Alice in Wonderland-inspired experience with interactive art, vibrant stage visuals, and immersive settings, showcasing electronic genres like house, techno, and bass music... Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago | Sun, Jun 7 |
| Beyond WonderlandAn Alice in Wonderland-inspired experience with interactive art, vibrant stage visuals, and immersive settings, showcasing electronic genres like house, techno, and bass music... Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago | Sat, Jun 6 |
| idobi Radio Summer SchoolFestival tour performance with Honey Revenge, Games We Play & Winona Fighter. House of Blues Chicago | Thu, Jul 16 |
| The Iconic FestFestival tour performance with E-40, Juelz Santana & Beanie Sigel. Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago | Sat, Aug 29 |
| Fitzgerald's American Music FestivalA roots music festival featuring blues, soul, country, and Americana, with artists like Neal Francis, Spin Doctors, American Aquarium and more. Fitzgerald's Nightclub, Berwyn | Thu, Jul 2 |
| Fitzgerald's American Music FestivalA roots music festival featuring blues, soul, country, and Americana, with artists like Neal Francis, Spin Doctors, American Aquarium and more. Fitzgerald's Nightclub, Berwyn | Sun, Jul 5 |
| Fitzgerald's American Music FestivalA roots music festival featuring blues, soul, country, and Americana, with artists like Neal Francis, Spin Doctors, American Aquarium and more. Fitzgerald's Nightclub, Berwyn | Sat, Jul 4 |
| Fitzgerald's American Music FestivalA roots music festival featuring blues, soul, country, and Americana, with artists like Neal Francis, Spin Doctors, American Aquarium and more. Fitzgerald's Nightclub, Berwyn | Fri, Jul 3 |
| Totally Tubular FestivalA retro New Wave concert tour bringing together legendary synth-pop and new wave acts from the 1980s, including Thomas Dolby, A Flock of Seagulls, The Motels, Animotion, and others... RiverEdge Park, Aurora | Sun, Aug 16 |
| Windy City Smokeout FestivalAn annual multi-day Chicago festival combining country music and BBQ, with top artists, renowned pitmasters, regional smoked meats, and craft beer. United Center, Chicago | Thu, Jul 9 |
| Windy City Smokeout FestivalAn annual multi-day Chicago festival combining country music and BBQ, with top artists, renowned pitmasters, regional smoked meats, and craft beer. United Center, Chicago | Sun, Jul 12 |
| Windy City Smokeout FestivalAn annual multi-day Chicago festival combining country music and BBQ, with top artists, renowned pitmasters, regional smoked meats, and craft beer. United Center, Chicago | Sat, Jul 11 |
| Windy City Smokeout FestivalAn annual multi-day Chicago festival combining country music and BBQ, with top artists, renowned pitmasters, regional smoked meats, and craft beer. United Center, Chicago | Fri, Jul 10 |
| Taste of PoloniaA four-day Labor Day weekend festival is a celebration of Polish culture with 30+ food vendors serving authentic dishes, live music across multiple stages, kids activities, beer... Copernicus Center, Chicago | Fri, Sep 4- Mon, Sep 7 |
| Englewood Jazz FestivalFeaturing standout performances Ernest Dawkins, Adegoke Steve Colson, Renee Baker, and more. Hamilton Park, Chicago | Wed, Sep 16- Sun, Sep 20 |
| Belmont-Sheffield Music FestRock out to local tribute bands on the main stage near Roscoe, enjoy food and drinks, browse unique finds from local artisans, and catch neighborhood performers and DJs on the community... | Fri, May 22- Sun, May 24 |
| Riot FestThis three-day punk rock music festival blends high-energy performances with a lively carnival vibe, featuring rides, food vendors, and unique sideshow acts for an unforgettable... Douglass Park Cultural and Community Center, Chicago | Sun, Sep 21- Sun, Sep 20 |
| Riot FestThis three-day punk rock music festival blends high-energy performances with a lively carnival vibe, featuring rides, food vendors, and unique sideshow acts for an unforgettable... Douglass Park Cultural and Community Center, Chicago | Sat, Sep 20- Sat, Sep 19 |
| Riot FestThis three-day punk rock music festival blends high-energy performances with a lively carnival vibe, featuring rides, food vendors, and unique sideshow acts for an unforgettable... Douglass Park Cultural and Community Center, Chicago | Fri, Sep 19- Fri, Sep 18 |
| Suenos Music FestivalFestival tour performance with Peso Pluma, Rauw Alejandro, Maluma, Young Miko & many more. Hutchinson Field, Chicago | Sun, May 26- Sun, May 24 |
| Suenos Music FestivalFestival tour performance. Hutchinson Field, Chicago | Sat, May 25- Sat, May 23 |
| ARC Music FestivalFestival tour performance. Union Park, Chicago | Sun, Sep 6 |
| ARC Music FestivalFestival tour performance. Union Park, Chicago | Sat, Sep 5 |
| ARC Music FestivalCelebrates the roots of house music in BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Union Park, Chicago | Fri, Sep 4 |
| North Coast Music Festival - SundayFestival tour performance. SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview | Sun, Sep 5- Sun, Sep 6 |
| North Coast Music Festival - SaturdayFestival tour performance. SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview | Sat, Sep 4- Sat, Sep 5 |
| North Coast Music FestivalShowcasing over a 100 mix of electronic, hip-hop and other performers, the festival also features art installations, roaming performers, and interactive experiences... SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview | Fri, Aug 29- Fri, Sep 4 |
| Lollapalooza - SundayFeautirng Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Twenty One Pilots, The Strokes, The Chainsmokers, Lil Wayne, 21 Savage and many more. Hutchinson Field, Chicago | Sun, Aug 4- Sun, Aug 2 |
| Lollapalooza - SaturdayFeautirng Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Twenty One Pilots, The Strokes, The Chainsmokers, Lil Wayne, 21 Savage and many more. Hutchinson Field, Chicago | Sat, Aug 3- Sat, Aug 1 |
| Lollapalooza - FridayFestival tour performance. Hutchinson Field, Chicago | Fri, Aug 2- Fri, Jul 31 |
| Lollapalooza - ThursdayFestival tour performance. Hutchinson Field, Chicago | Thu, Aug 1- Thu, Jul 30 |
| Chicago Blues FestivalA multi-day blues festival held annually in Millennium Park, Chicago, the world's largest of its kind, featuring multiple stages, blues artists, and themed food and drinks... Millennium Park, Chicago | Tue, May 5- Thu, May 7 |
| LollapaloozaA four-day music festival with 170 musical acts overlooking scenic lakefront views. Headliners include Lorde, John Summit, Charli XCX, The Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, Jennie... Grant Park, Chicago | Thu, Jul 30- Sun, Aug 2 |
| Chicago Jazz FestivalWith a diverse lineup, the festival highlights both local jazz talent and acclaimed artists from across the country and around the world. Refreshments, including food, beer and... Millennium Park, Chicago | Thu, Sep 3- Sun, Sep 6 |
| Millennium Park Summer Music SeriesA free outdoor concert series held at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, showcasing a wide variety of music from local, national, and international artists -both emerging... Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park, Chicago | Mon, Jun 15- Thu, Aug 6 |
