Best Festivals In Chicago
The wind of festivals blows in every season in the Windy City! There are all
types of festivals that make Chicagoans jump on their feet with happiness
and, of course, music! Festivals in Chicago bring out the beautiful culture
of the city, encouraging all the local and international artists and
bringing everyone to the spotlight. Music festivals in Chicago are
definitely in the limelight (because Chicago loves the Blues), but its food
festivals, parties, street markets, cultural fests, and dance events are no
less fun! Time to bring out that extrovert in you today at some of the best
festivals in Chicago happening every year!
1) Lollapalooza
Consistently cheering up Chicagoans with extraordinary genres and music for
the last 20 years, no doubt
Lollapalooza
is known to be the biggest music festival in Chicago! Nearly 400,000
attendees flock to Grant Park every August to enjoy the 4-day heavenly fest!
Along with all the genres you like, there are all the best artists
entertaining you year after year, making it a success!
2) Taste of Chicago
That foodie in you will not want to miss
Taste of Chicago
(not literally), one of the biggest food festivals in the world, happening
annually in Chicago since 40 years. It has pop-up events throughout summer
in different neighborhoods, although the main festival is in September in
Grant Park. It isn’t just about food! You can experience live music,
performances, community dance lessons, karaoke competitions, and so much
more!
3) Chicago Blues Festival
There’s nobody out there who doesn’t know Chicago and music goes hand in
hand! Standing strong on the bond,
Chicago’s Blues Festival
is FREE and the largest in the world. These four days in Millenium Park,
with three stages set up across the park, will be the most happening time of
the year! 35 performances and 250+ artists celebrate the city’s Blues Legacy
together!
4) Chicago SummerDance
The Windy City grooves and learns all the dance moves this summer with
Chicago SummerDance
, the free outdoor series offering dance and movement lessons by
professional instructors throughout June, July, August, and September. Along
with dancing lessons, there will be a lot of creative activities and
family-friendly entertainment! Tune in the rhythm of different dance styles
and master the best moves of every style.
5) Northalsted Market Days
Since 1982, America’s first recognized gay village and a Chicago LGBTQ+
historic landmark has been celebrated with
Northalsted
Market Days
! For a weekend, this street festival fills the neighborhood with live music
on five stages, 250+ vendors, exhibitions, drag performances, and more!
Almost 100,000 people attend every year, making the street look like it is
painted with rainbow colors and happiness!
