

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beer Under Glass in Downtown Chicago
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Beer Under Glass returns to kick off Illinois Craft Beer Week (and the summer craft beer season) on Friday, May 8! 

Chicago’s iconic skyline will once again set the stage for Beer Under Glass, returning to the stunning rooftop of the Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace at Millennium Park in the heart of Chicago. This outdoor evening celebration pairs the breathtaking sights and sounds of the city with the distinctive aromas and flavors of Illinois-brewed craft beer. Guests will have the opportunity to experience a curated selection of beers from breweries across the state while enjoying one of Chicago’s most spectacular rooftop settings.

As always, proceeds from Beer Under Glass support the work of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, advancing their mission of education, promotion, and advocacy for Illinois’ independent craft brewing community.

Featuring ~150 craft beer samples from 75+ Illinois breweries from Chicago to Downstate, Beer Under Glass gives craft beer fans a once-a-year opportunity to mingle with local brewers, enjoy timeless favorites, and discover new treasures. Light refreshments and food will be available for purchase at the venue. 

VIP tickets are available and include one-hour early entry into the festival. Active ImBIBE members receive a complimentary VIP ticket upgrade with their general admission purchase with the use of their promo code (sent by email to active ImBIBE members). 

All proceeds benefit the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, the nonprofit trade association that supports and defends the Illinois craft beer industry. Learn more at www.illinoisbeer.org.

Hours: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. admission for VIP ticketholders)
Where: Millennium Park Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace,  205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 
Cost: $55 for General Admission tickets; $65 for VIP tickets

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:00 am CT! Visit https://www.illinoisbeer.org/icbw.html for the ticket sale link.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/beer-under-glass-in-downtown-chicago/200029820775335
- **Event Categories**: Art, Theatre, Nonprofit, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://www.illinoisbeer.org/icbw?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=chicago-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Harris Theatre @Millennium Park
- **lat**: 41.884581783916
- **long**: -87.621890596333
- **full address**: Harris Theatre @Millennium Park, 244 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601-6401, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Illinois Craft Brewers Guild (https://allevents.in/org/illinois-craft-brewers-guild/12557846)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Harris Theatre @Millennium Park, 244 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601-6401, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, Theatre, Nonprofit, Festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Beer Under Glass in Downtown Chicago ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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