# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bitter Jester Music Fest 2026 - Grand Finale
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Peter Sagal, host of “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” on wbezchicago WANTS TO MEET YOU at the 20th Annual Bitter Jester Music Fest Grand Finale in Downtown Highland Park June 27! Take Peter’s advice: why spend a fortune on tickets before getting stuck for 90 min on the Kennedy when you can just pop over to HP to discover your next favorite band for FREE?!

Voted 2025 Best Small Festival by Festy  GoNuts: Music Festival News this hidden gem of a North Shore concert is a day-long variety show with different genres every 30-40 min.

Co-hosted by Peter and Emmy-winning Producer/Director Nicolas DeGrazia (the festival’s founder), you’ll not only discover great new bands, you’ll learn about their music as Peter interviews performers between sets at this family-friendly event! �

In the Finale Lineup are:

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So come Belle Vistatown Highland Park (orDowntown Highland Parkestream!) and listen to some great music while enjoying food, drinks, and desserts by:

Judy's Pizzeria HP
Curt’s Judy's Pizzeria HPtCurt’s CaféBrBWB ShakesaSteep Ravine Brewing CompanyalWhole Notes Coffee Co.TION “Battle of the Beans” dark roast!!)

BJMF is produced by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity the Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts.

Special shout-out to our partners Ravinia Festival ® Navy PiRavinia Festival ® Navy PiereChicago Botanic GardenaReelsounds Valslistigantic thank you to Sunset Foods & Secret WorlSunset Foodsr kSecret World Books+ crew fed & accommodated!

Huge thank you to this year’s major sponsors: City of Highland Park, IL City of Highland Park, ILrFirst Bank of Highland ParkoHighland Park Community FoundationoBluegrass RestaurantYoElmore Pedals | Develop Your Talents Ludwig Drum CompanyeHumes and Berg �ar Michael Berg ShureaGuitar Center Music Foundationhout you. Also much love to Sweetwater Butcher Boy StuSweetwatereButcher Boy StudiosaGremlen Studios paVal's halla Recordsterjestermusicfestival #petersagal #waitwaitdonttellme #chicagopublicradio #nprmusic
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highland-park/bitter-jester-music-fest-2026-grand-finale/200030277095606
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Entertainment, Music, Concerts, performances, Art, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Highland Park
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Highland Park (Second St. between Central & Laurel)
- **lat**: 42.1851
- **long**: -87.80087
- **full address**: Downtown Highland Park (Second St. between Central & Laurel), 620 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035-3226, United States

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/49572d83a1368c9cabdb56f1bddc6f5275ad8836f9354d7558011661c894711b-rimg-w768-h960-dcd48ea9-gmir?v=1782004025

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bitter Jester Music Fest 2026 - Grand Finale being held?
  - **A:** Bitter Jester Music Fest 2026 - Grand Finale takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Downtown Highland Park (Second St. between Central & Laurel), 620 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035-3226, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bitter Jester Music Fest 2026 - Grand Finale?
  - **A:** Bitter Jester Music Fest 2026 - Grand Finale is organized by Bitter Jester Music Festival.

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