2024 Summer Festival Guide: Chicago and Suburbs
As a local realtor, I'm excited to share a comprehensive list of summer festivals happening in Chicago and its suburbs. Whether you're a long-time resident or visiting for the season, these events offer a vibrant celebration of culture, music, food, and community. Below is a complete curated selection of over 75 festivals spanning from May to September, showcasing the diverse tapestry of neighborhoods and cultures across the Chicagoland area.
Ultimate Chicago Summer Festival & Event guide
May
Lincoln Park Greek Fest - May 31–June 2, 2024 - Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago
Do Division Street Fest - May 31–June 2, 2024 - Location: West Town, Chicago
June
Chicago Gospel Music Festival - June 1, 2024 - Location: Millennium Park, Chicago
Windy City Hot Dog Fest - June 1–2, 2024 - Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago
75th Annual 57th Street Art Fair - June 1–2, 2024 - Location: Hyde Park, Chicago
Chicago House Music Festival and Conference - June 2, 2024 - Location: Millennium Park, Chicago
Chicago Blues Festival - June 6–9, 2024 - Location: Millennium Park, Chicago
Puerto Rican Festival - June 6–9, 2024 - Location: Humboldt Park, Chicago
Andersonville Midsommarfest - June 7–9, 2024 - Location: Andersonville, Chicago
Old Town Art Fair - June 8–9, 2024 - Location: Old Town, Chicago
Wells Street Art Festival - June 8–9, 2024 - Location: Old Town, Chicago
Grant Park Music Festival - June 12–Aug. 17, 2024 - Location: Millennium Park, Chicago
Ravenswood Farmers Market - June 12–Oct. 9, 2024 - Location: Ravenswood, Chicago
Ribfest Chicago - June 14–16, 2024 - Location: North Center, Chicago
Taste Of Chicago (Rogers Park) - June 15, 2024 - Location: Rogers Park, Chicago
Pride In The Park Chicago - June 21–23, 2024 - Location: Grant Park, Chicago
The Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash - June 21–23, 2024 - Location: Douglas Park, Chicago
Chicago Pride Fest - June 22–24, 2024 - Location: Boystown, Chicago
Vegandale Fest - June 22–23, 2024 - Location: Uptown, Chicago
Logan Square Arts Festival - June 28–30, 2024 - Location: Logan Square, Chicago
Millennium Art Festival - June 28–30, 2024 - Location: Millennium Park, Chicago
Chicago Pride Parade - June 30, 2024 - Location: Boystown, Chicago
July
African/Caribbean International Festival Of Life - July 4–7, 2024 - Location: Washington Park, Chicago
Fourth Of July Fireworks At Navy Pier - July 4, 2023 - Location: Navy Pier, Chicago
Chicago Craft Beer Festival - July 5–7, 2024 - Location: West Loop, Chicago
Windy City Smokeout - July 11–14, 2024 - Location: United Center, Chicago
West Fest - July 12–14, 2024 - Location: West Town, Chicago
Square Roots Craft Brew & Music Festival - July 12–14, 2024 - Location: Lincoln Square, Chicago
Southport Art Fest - July 13–14, 2024 - Location: Southport Corridor, Chicago
Bastille Day Chicago - July 13, 2024 - Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago
Chicago Miche Fest - July 14–15, 2024 - Location: Bronzeville, Chicago
Taste Of Chicago (Marquette Park) - July 17, 2024 - Location: Marquette Park, Chicago
Millenium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration - July 18–21, 2024 - Location: Millennium Park, Chicago
Horner Brew Fest - July 19, 2024 - Location: Horner Park, Chicago
Pitchfork Music Festival - July 19–20, 2024 - Location: Union Park, Chicago
Roscoe Village Burger Fest - July 19–21, 2024 - Location: Roscoe Village, Chicago
Colombian Fest - July 19–21, 2024 - Location: Albany Park, Chicago
Tacos y Tamales - July 19–21, 2024 - Location: Pilsen, Chicago
Ravenswood On Tap - July 20–21, 2024 - Location: Ravenswood, Chicago
Taste Of River North - July 19–21, 2024 - Location: River North, Chicago
Chicago Margarita Festival - July 20–21, 2024 - Location: South Loop, Chicago
Fiesta Del Sol - July 25–28, 2024 - Location: Pilsen, Chicago
Lincolnwood Fest - July 25–28, 2024 - Location: Lincolnwood, Illinois
Taste of Lincoln Avenue - July 26–28, 2024 - Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago
Wicker Park Fest - July 26–28, 2024 - Location: Wicker Park, Chicago
Ginza Festival Chicago - July 26–28, 2024 - Location: Old Town, Chicago
Chinatown Summer Fair - July 27–28, 2024 - Location: Chinatown, Chicago
August
Lollapalooza - Aug. 1–4, 2024 - Location: Grant Park, Chicago
Festa Italiana - Aug. 2–4, 2024 - Location: Little Italy, Chicago
Edison Park Fest - Aug. 2–4, 2024 - Location: Edison Park, Chicago
Retro on Roscoe - Aug. 9–11, 2024 - Location: Roscoe Village, Chicago
Bud Billiken Parade - Aug. 10, 2024 - Location: Bronzeville, Chicago
Northalsted Market Days - Aug. 10–11, 2024 - Location: Boystown, Chicago
Printer’s Row Art Fest - Aug. 10–11, 2024 - Location: Printer's Row, Chicago
Chicago Air & Water Show - Aug. 10–11, 2024 - Location: North Avenue Beach, Chicago
Jeff Fest - Aug. 12–14, 2024 - Location: Jefferson Park, Chicago
Clark After Dark - Aug. 15, 2024 - Location: River North, Chicago
Taste of Chicago (Pullman Park) - Aug. 17, 2024 - Location: Pullman Park, Chicago
Sangria Festival - Aug. 17–18, 2024 - Location: Humboldt Park, Chicago
Great American Lobster Fest - Aug. 19–20, 2024 - Location: Navy Pier, Chicago
Chicago Jazz Festival - Aug. 29–Sept. 21, 2024 - Location: Millennium Park, Chicago
ARC Music Festival - Aug. 30–Sept. 1, 2024 - Location: Union Park, Chicago
North Coast Music Festival - Aug. 30–Sept. 1, 2024 - Location: Northerly Island, Chicago
Taste of Polonia - Aug. 30–Sept. 2, 2024 - Location: Jefferson Park, Chicago
West Loop Art Fest - Aug. 31–Sept. 1, 2024 - Location: West Loop, Chicago
September
Bike The Drive - Sept. 1, 2024 - Location: Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Taste of Chicago Festival (Grant Park) - Sept. 6–8, 2024 - Location: Grant Park, Chicago
Printers Row Lit Fest - Sept. 7–8, 2024 - Location: Printer's Row, Chicago
World Dumpling Fest - Sept. 9, 2024 - Location: Chase Promenade South, Millennium Park, Chicago
Grito Fest - Sept. 13–15, 2024 - Location: Pilsen, Chicago
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts - Sept. 14–15, 2024 - Location: Lakeview East, Chicago
Ravenswood Art Walk - Sept. 14–15, 2024 - Location: Ravenswood, Chicago
Riot Fest & Carnival - Sept. 20–22, 2024 - Location: Douglas Park, Chicago
World Music Festival - Sept. 20–29, 2024 - Location: Various venues, Chicago
Chicago Gourmet - Sept. 26–29, 2024 - Location: Millennium Park, Chicago
Hyde Park Jazz Festival - Sept. 28–29, 2024 - Location: Hyde Park, Chicago
Randolph Street Market Festival - Sept. 28–29, 2024 - Location: West Loop, Chicago