Beer Events in Chicago

Check out happening beer events all around Chicago, IL

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival

 Fri, 22 May at 04:00 pm 3200 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-2211, United States

Chicago Bears Draft Party by Miller Lite

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Soldier Field

Windy City Smokeout

 Wed, 08 Jul United Center

Lincoln Park Mayfest

 Fri, 15 May at 04:00 pm 1000 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-4126, United States

Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm Northalsted

Beer Under Glass in Downtown Chicago

 Fri, 08 May at 05:30 pm Harris Theatre @Millennium Park

The Tunes-N-Tequila "TNT" Cinco De Mayo Crawl

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm River North USD 14 to 37

MOTOBLOT #13 (Official)

 Fri, 19 Jun at 04:00 pm Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Pickle Fest: Live Bands, Beer and Everything Pickle!

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Wrigleyville's Best Bars USD 16 to 40

Ditka Dash

 Sat, 03 Oct at 10:00 am 1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Chicago Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 7 to 31

PILSEN'S CINCO DE MAYO BAR CRAWL PARTY!

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm Pilsen, Chicago, IL, USA USD 49 to 61

Michelada Fest Chicago

 Fri, 26 Jun at 05:00 pm Chicago USD 39 to 322

Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl - Chicago

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm Bourbon on Division USD 20 to 76

Beach Slap North Ave Beach Party

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am North Avenue Beach USD 12 to 98

The Big Dig - North Ave Beach Party

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am North Avenue Beach USD 20 to 98

Gold Coast Art Fair (68th annual)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Grant Park

TBD/TBD

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center USD 23

Millennium Art Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am Michigan Ave & E Lake St, Chicago

Cubs vs Sox w/2 HOUR PATIO PARTY

 Sat, 16 May at 06:10 pm Guaranteed Rate Field

Cinco de Mayo Cubs Pre-Game Party at the #1 Cantina in Wrigleyville

 Tue, 05 May at 04:30 pm Moe's Cantina - Wrigleyville USD 5 to 10

Just Because 2026 Chicago Summer Holiday Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm Lincoln Park, River North, Wicker Park Bars All Access USD 0 to 17

Lincoln Roscoe Art + Craft Fair

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am 3329 N Lincoln Ave Free

Derby Day at Hubbard Inn

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 50 to 648

Millennium Art Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am 180 N Stetson Ave Free

Chicago Memorial Day Bar Crawl Party 2026 | Saturday, May 23

 Sat, 23 May at 08:00 pm TBA USD 13 to 23

2026 Chicago Riverwalk Bar Crawl & Fireworks Show

 Sat, 23 May at 06:00 pm Starting at AceBounce then off to the Best Bars on the Chicago Riverwalk USD 52

Margarita Madness Bar Olympics

 Sat, 02 May at 11:30 am Lottie's Pub USD 55 to 168

Maifest

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Goose Island Salt Shed Pub Free

Homemade Chocolate Confections - Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Mon, 20 Apr at 07:00 pm Illuminated Brew Works USD 74

DILF: IML LEATHER DADDY

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 pm The SoFo Tap Free

PATIO BEEF - IML Memorial Day Cookout

 Mon, 25 May at 02:00 pm The SoFo Tap Free

Kentucky Derby Party at Parlay (Lincoln Park): Welcome To The Infield

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm Parlay Lincoln Park USD 14 to 156

Dad Rock After Dark at Howl at the Moon Chicago

 Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm Howl at the Moon Chicago Free

Perfecting the Preparation of Pasta - Pasta Making Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Illuminated Brew Works USD 74

Pasta Making With Chef Janet at a Local Distillery - Pasta Making Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 14 May at 05:30 pm Wolf Point Distilling USD 74

5k Fun Run x Goose Island Beer Co. | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:30 pm Goose Island Taproom USD 53 to 76

CHIRP CD Blowout Sale

 Sun, 26 Apr at 01:00 pm Begyle Brewing

Keep the Pint Night with Cold Time

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm The Harding Tavern Free

Salt Shed Open House (Arboretum Edition)

 Sun, 26 Apr at 12:00 pm The Salt Shed

Social Mingle Networking Event @ Moe's Cantina (River North)

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:30 pm Moe's Cantina - River North Free

5k Fun Run x Revolution Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 14 Jun at 11:30 am Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom USD 53 to 76

Sushi Making With Chef Natalie - Sushi Making Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 02 Jul at 05:30 pm Wolf Point Distilling USD 74

CHI-UNITY RIDE

 Sat, 09 May at 08:45 am Back Of The Yards Neighborhoood

Seedling Extravaganza! AGA 2026

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm Revolution Brewing

Door County Beer Festival | JUNE 20, 2026 | Baileys Harbor

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am About Thyme Farm

Golden Hour Featuring Superfrye

 Fri, 01 May at 05:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Make Trendy Dubai Chocolate With Chef Nathalie - Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:30 pm Wolf Point Distilling USD 74

2026 Jefferson Park Bar Crawl

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm The Windsor Tavern and Grill USD 50

Sanctuary - Saturday April 25th

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 pm Underground Lounge - Chicago

5k Fun Run x Midwest Coast Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 53 to 76

Chicago BlaBla Language Exchange - Every other Tuesday - Recurrent event -

Tue, 12 May at 07:30 pm Chicago

Board Game Speed Dating for Queer Women at Uptown Taproom - Chicago

 Wed, 13 May at 07:00 pm Uptown Taproom USD 30 to 35

Beat The Brewer at WhirlyBall vs. Hopewell Brewing | Chicago

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:30 pm WhirlyBall Chicago USD 8

Board Game Speed Dating for Gay Men at Uptown Taproom - Chicago

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm Uptown Taproom USD 30 to 35

5k Fun Run x Solemn Oath Brewery | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 03 May at 11:00 am Solemn Oath Brewery Still Life USD 53 to 76

Golden Hour featuring DJ Mwelwa

 Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Paint Bouquets & Sip - Awakenings Fundraiser

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm Awakenings USD 45

April Candle-Making Artisan Workshop

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square USD 55

Therapist's Row: Networking for Mental Health Professionals

 Fri, 01 May at 04:00 pm Begyle Brewing USD 5

Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating at Midwest Coast Brewing | Ages 26-36

 Tue, 28 Apr at 06:30 pm Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 37 to 43

5k Fun Run x Marz Community Brewing Co | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 21 Jun at 11:00 am Marz Community Brewing Company USD 53 to 76

Golden Hour Featuring B4Lasers & 4RIENDS

 Sat, 09 May at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Windy City Business Network: Happy Hour @ Midwest Coast Rooftop (May 13)

 Wed, 13 May at 05:30 pm Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 26 to 35

Science In The City 2026

 Thu, 07 May at 05:00 pm Salesforce Tower Chicago USD 162

Golden Hour Featuring Riley Martin Duo

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Brewing the Revolution: Enslaved Labor and Early American Beer

 Fri, 08 May at 06:30 pm Newberry Library USD 45

HEATED RIVALRY TRIVIA NIGHT

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 23

Sip & Pot (plants) at Park and Field

 Sun, 24 May at 03:00 pm Park and Field USD 50

Euphoria Trivia Night - Snakes & Lattes Chicago

 Tue, 21 Apr at 07:00 pm Snakes & Lattes Chicago USD 14 to 88

Plants & Pints at Pilot Project Brewing

 Sat, 16 May at 04:00 pm Pilot Project Brewing USD 50

Wire & Nail

 Fri, 22 May at 09:30 pm Carol's Pub USD 10

Wild Mile Block Party 2026

 Sun, 19 Jul at 03:00 pm Urban Rivers

World Cup Watch Party at Five Iron Golf - The Loop

 Fri, 12 Jun Five Iron Golf - The Loop USD 214

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups @ Midwest Coast Brewing

 Tue, 02 Jun at 06:30 pm Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 0 to 23

Let's Get You Home

 Mon, 20 Apr at 06:00 pm Begyle Brewing Free

5k Fun Run x ERIS Brewery & Cider House | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 16 Aug at 09:30 am ERIS Brewery and Cider House USD 53 to 76

5k Fun Run x Begyle Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 13 Sep at 11:30 am Begyle Brewing USD 53 to 76

World Cup Watch Party at Five Iron Golf - River North

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 pm Five Iron Golf - River North USD 214

World Cup Watch Party at Five Iron Golf - Lincoln Park

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 pm Five Iron Golf - Lincoln Park USD 214

Open Mahjong Night at BiXi Beer

 Tue, 21 Apr at 06:30 pm 2515 N Milwaukee Ave Free

5k Fun Run x Illuminated Brew Works | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sat, 08 Aug at 10:30 am Illuminated Brew Works USD 53 to 76

5k Fun Run x Alarmist Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sat, 26 Sep at 11:00 am Alarmist Brewing & Taproom USD 53 to 76

World Cup Watch Party at Five Iron Golf - Bucktown

 Fri, 12 Jun Five Iron Golf USD 214

5k Fun Run x Monochrome Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am Monochrome Brewing USD 53 to 76

Euchre League 2026 Session II at Hopsmith

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:30 pm Hopsmith Chicago USD 45

Beers & Cameras: Leica Store Chicago

 Fri, 01 May at 05:00 pm 800 N Michigan Ave Free

Lincoln Square Walking Tour

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Western Brown Line Station USD 0 to 45

Spring Busan Korea Cultural Food and Soju Experience

 Thu, 23 Apr at 05:00 pm Clarity Partners, LLC

Chicago, IL - After Dark @ Punch Bowl Social

 Fri, 07 Mar Punch Bowl Social Free

Paper Collages - 5/15

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom USD 39 to 45

Tony P's Networking Event @ The Garage Bar - Wednesday April 22nd

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm The Garage Bar & Sandwiches USD 24 to 550

ChicagoBars State of the Saloon Address...and Q&A

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:30 pm Carol's Pub USD 13

April Showers - A Sip and Paint at Eris Brewery

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:30 pm ERIS Brewery and Cider House USD 31

Korean Cultural Food Experience with CSCI Busan

 Thu, 23 Apr at 05:00 pm Clarity Partners, LLC USD 40 to 100

5k Fun Run x Lake Effect Brewing Company | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 30 Aug at 10:00 am Lake Effect Brewing Company USD 53 to 76

SpartyFest

 Fri, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm Hopsmith Chicago USD 55 to 102

Reggies Annual Crawfish Boil

 Sun, 17 May at 01:00 pm Reggies Music Joint

Walpurgisnacht at DMen Tap!

 Thu, 30 Apr at 09:00 pm 2849 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60618

Motorcycle Mondays - June 1st (British)

 Mon, 01 Jun at 06:00 pm O'Donovan's