Event Name: Chicago House Music Festival & Conference 2025
Overview: A four-day, free celebration of Chicagoâs homegrown house sound across iconic downtown venues â from the Chicago Cultural Center and Grant Parkâs Spirit of Music Garden to Millennium Parkâs Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the Chicago Riverwalk. Expect DJs, dance, panels, and pure weekend euphoria.
What to Expect:
* Thursday (Aug 21): Chicago House Music Conference & Cultural Center Open House with community conversations, live DJ sets, and dance workshops (4â10 p.m.)
* Friday (Aug 22): House at SummerDance in Grant Park with afternoon masterclasses and evening DJ sets (6â9 p.m.)
* Saturday (Aug 23): The main festival day at Millennium Park with four stages â Legacy Stage at Jay Pritzker Pavilion, plus Soulful House, Chicago House, and the Groove Garden
* Saturday lineup highlights include: Andre & Tony Hatchett (Chosen Few DJs), DJ Pharris Thomas, Waxmaster, Tyree Cooper, Ralphi Rosario and more
* Chicago House Dance Summit: youth & family workshops, showcases, and tournament finals led by Jus.Be House Collective
* Sunday (Aug 24): Wind Down: House on the Riverwalk at The Confluence (1â5 p.m.)
* Family-friendly programming with youth workshops and dance lessons
* Clearly marked park entrances at Michigan Ave & Washington/Madison, and at Randolph/Monroe for Saturdayâs Millennium Park program
* Accessibility support available for the conference (ASL by request)
* Easy access via CTA; parking available nearby (Millennium Garages)
* Food and beverages available from surrounding park vendors and downtown options
* Professional production by the City of Chicagoâs Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)
Highlights: Free, city-presented festival in the birthplace of house music, staged in world-famous Millennium Park and along the Chicago Riverwalk. Multi-stage programming blends legacy Chicago DJs with emerging talent, plus workshops and panels that deepen the culture beyond the dance floor.
Event Details:
Date: ThursdayâSunday, Aug 21â24, 2025
Timings:
Thu: 4:00 p.m.â10:00 p.m. (Chicago Cultural Center)
Fri: Masterclasses 2:00â5:30 p.m. (Dance Studio); SummerDance 6:00â9:00 p.m. (Spirit of Music Garden)
Sat: 1:00â9:00 p.m. (Millennium Park; multiple stages)
Sun: 1:00â5:00 p.m. (Chicago Riverwalk â The Confluence)
Location: Primary venue â Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 (near Cloud Gate/âThe Beanâ and across from the Chicago Cultural Center)
Important Information:
* Admission is free; all ages welcome; arrive early for preferred lawn/seat areas
* Accessibility: Request ASL interpretation for conference programming by Aug 18, 2025 at
ZGNhc2UgfCBjaXR5b2ZjaGljYWdvICEgb3Jn
* Pricing: Free; food/beverage and parking are additional
* Booking: No ticket required for public programs; check official site for any updates
* Entrances: Use Michigan Ave & Washington/Madison, Randolph St, or Monroe St entrances for Millennium Park
* Contact: DCASE Communications â
ZGNhc2VwciB8IGNpdHlvZmNoaWNhZ28gISBvcmc=; General â
ZGNhc2UgfCBjaXR5b2ZjaGljYWdvICEgb3Jn
Also check out other Festivals in Chicago, Workshops in Chicago, Entertainment events in Chicago.
|
