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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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