Chicago festivals 2026: See list food events in city, suburbs including Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago, Millennium Park events

CHICAGO (WLS) — Looking for things to do in Chicago this summer? Here are some free and paid events happening across the city.

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May

-Citywide Chicago Farmers Markets begin in May. To see detailed list, click here.

–Millennium Park Summer Workouts at Great Lawn begin on Saturday, May 16.

–Sueños Chicago will take place May 23 and 24 in Grant Park. Click here to see the full lineup.

June

–Chicago Blues Festival at the Ramova Theatre and Millennium Park will be held from Thursday, June 4 to Sunday the 7th.

-Milwaukee’s three-weekend festival Summerfest begins June 16 and ends on July 4th.

–Millennium Park Summer Music Series at Jay Pritzker Pavilion begins on June 15. The nine concerts will be held most Mondays and Thursdays.

–Millennium Park Summer Film Series at Jay Pritzker Pavilion begin June 30 and are held every Tuesday through August 18.

July

–Taste of Chicago at Grant Park will be held on Wednesday, July 8 through Sunday, July 12.

–Windy City Smokeout returns for the 13th year outside the United Center from July 8-12. Click here to see the full lineup.

–Chicago Gospel Music Festival at Jay Pritzker Pavilion will be on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25.

–Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park from July 30 through August 2. Click here to see the full lineup.

August

–Ravinia Music Festival returns August 1 through Sept. 19. Click here to see the full lineup.

–Chicago Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach will be held the weekend of August 15.

–Chicago House Music Festival and Conference at the Cultural Center and Millennium Park will be held Thursday, August 27 through Sunday the 30th.

September

–Chicago Jazz Festival will be held Thursday September 3 through Sunday the 6.

To learn more about events organized by Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, click here.