# Event Details - **Event Name**: LIT FEST CHICAGO - LIT FEST AFTER DARK! The Literary Festival! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: LIT Fest is a networking event for authors and creatives, bringing books, brands, spoken word, and house music together in one day.About this Event** VENDORS AND AUTHORSOR TO PURCHASE LIT FEST AND LIT FEST AFTER DARK TICKETS,PLEASE GO TOWWW.ALUREPUBLISHING.NETLIT FEST CHICAGO and LIT FEST After Dark offer a dynamic networking opportunity for authors and creatives. This engaging event serves as a unique platform for collaboration and inspiration, uniting a diverse array of literature and brands,LIT FEST AFTER DARK! We will vibe all night to spoken word performances, open mic, and the vibrant energy of house music. Attendees can expect an unforgettable experience filled with opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and showcase their work, all within a creative atmosphere that celebrates storytelling and artistic expression. Join us and bring a friend; let’s get LIT!For those interested in overnight accommodations, please use the group code: TLF when making reservations through our central reservations line at 1-800-956-2606.Please note that Illinois and Eventbrite taxes and fees will apply to ticket purchases. There are NO REFUNDS for this event; while Eventbrite encourages hosts to provide refund notices, the decision to issue refunds is at the discretion of the host.Agenda🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PMLIT FEST 2026 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/lit-fest-chicago-lit-fest-after-dark-the-literary-festival/100001991814607108 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, open-mic, spoken-word, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-10-02T14:00:00Z - Duration: 12 hours - Location: Chicago Marriott Midway - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 330.72, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Chicago Marriott Midway - **lat**: 41.7739918 - **long**: -87.7446148 - **full address**: Chicago Marriott Midway, 6520 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: LIT FEST CHICAGO - LIT FEST AFTER DARK! The Literary Festival! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b1e2f507d8207e0f3bed20a9a18ec47beed94d26a50ab894427168ff8cbe3102-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf5e7d9-gmir.jpg?v=1781475907 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is LIT FEST CHICAGO - LIT FEST AFTER DARK! The Literary Festival! being held? - **A:** LIT FEST CHICAGO - LIT FEST AFTER DARK! The Literary Festival! takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Chicago Marriott Midway, 6520 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing LIT FEST CHICAGO - LIT FEST AFTER DARK! The Literary Festival!? - **A:** LIT FEST CHICAGO - LIT FEST AFTER DARK! The Literary Festival! is organized by En'spired Publishing. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** LIT FEST CHICAGO - LIT FEST AFTER DARK! The Literary Festival! is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. 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