Exhibitions in Chicago

Check out happening exhibitions events all around Chicago, IL

Wells Street Art Festival 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am West Division Street

Chicago Got Sole

 Sat, 25 Jul at 12:00 pm Navy Pier USD 14 to 63

Sustainable Futures: Where Sustainability Leaders Connect

 Wed, 28 Oct at 11:15 am McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Chicago

 Fri, 13 Mar Chicago Symphony Center

4th of July Late Afternoon Cruise on Lake Michigan

 Sat, 04 Jul at 04:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

Chicago Build Expo 2026

 Wed, 28 Oct at 07:30 am McCormick Place Lakeside Center, East Building Free

The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair: June 6–7, 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am Hyde Park

4th of July Afternoon Cruise on Lake Michigan

 Sat, 04 Jul at 12:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

Chicago Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am McCormick Place Chicago Convention Center/Chicago ILL.

Old Town Art Fair - Artist Nha Vuu and Chris Wheeler

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Old Town Triangle Association

Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Chicago

 Thu, 23 Apr Chicago Symphony Center

2026 Gold Coast Art Fair

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Grant Park's Butler Field USD 13

Old Town Art Fair 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Old Town

The HVACR Networking Exchange

 Wed, 28 Oct at 01:45 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Meet the Speakers!

 Wed, 28 Oct at 04:30 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago

 Sun, 12 Jul at 09:00 am McCormick Place Free

IMPORTEXPO - Chicago 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 05:00 pm McCormick Place

Magnificent Mile™ Spring Art Fest

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am 875 North Michigan Avenue Free

Zubairi - National Restaurant Association Show 2026

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am McCormick Place

AI & Digital Construction Industry Mixer

 Wed, 28 Oct at 12:30 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Connecting The Architecture & Design Community

 Thu, 29 Oct at 01:45 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Midwest Builders & Contractors Connect

 Thu, 29 Oct at 12:30 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Connecting Real Estate & Facilities Leaders

 Thu, 29 Oct at 10:00 am McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

The Midwest's Largest Networking Event for Women in Construction

 Thu, 29 Oct at 03:00 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

2026 IHCC Annual Business Conference and Expo

 Thu, 27 Aug at 07:00 am Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier USD 0 to 4,057

Southport Art Festival

 Sat, 11 Jul at 10:00 am Southport Art Fest Free

Black Boy Art Show Chicago

 Sun, 24 May at 03:00 pm 754 E Grand Ave USD 50 to 66

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Mon, 25 May at 07:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 27 to 42

Third Coast Tattoo Show 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 03:00 pm Morgan MFG USD 0 to 559

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Lake Cruise on Saturday, September 5th

 Sat, 05 Sep at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 30 to 58

Downtown Chicago Summer Artisan Fair

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am 401 N Michigan Ave Free

The Chicago Pancakes & Booze Art Show (Vendor/Artist Reservations)

 Sat, 18 Jul at 08:00 pm Reggies

Fulton Market Makers Festival

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am 916 W Fulton Market Free

Renegade Chicago ~ Wicker Park

 Sat, 12 Sep at 11:00 am Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois

Labor Day Weekend Evening Lake Cruise on Sunday, September 6th

 Sun, 06 Sep at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am West Division Street Free

Latina Expo 2026 – Chicago | Empowerment, Innovation & Community

 Fri, 23 Oct at 10:00 am Malcolm X College USD 23

Safe & Sound: Where Fire & Security Connect

 Thu, 29 Oct at 11:15 am McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Gold Coast Art Fair (68th annual)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Grant Park

Renegade Chicago ~ Logan Square

 Sat, 18 Jul at 11:00 am Logan Square, Chicago, Illinois

Millennium Art Festival

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

DigiMarCon Midwest 2026 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition

 Tue, 19 May at 09:00 am Soldier Field Stadium USD 102 to 1,450

Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour 2026!

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm Gallery Guichard Free

Pride Makers Market at Hotel 55

 Sun, 14 Jun at 12:00 pm Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown Free

Spectator Pass - Checkeditout 2026: The Chicago Porsche Convergence

 Sat, 22 Aug at 09:00 am Location: TBA USD 0 to 1,069

Chicago Small Business Expo 2026

 Wed, 10 Jun at 09:30 am Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum (UIC Forum) USD 0 to 719

Cars at Lincoln Common - Spectator

 Sat, 13 Jun at 09:30 am Lincoln Common Parking Garage USD 0 to 39

Brews & Bites: The Ultimate Coffee & Chocolate Expo

 Sun, 14 Jun at 03:00 pm 3430 N Lincoln Ave USD 20 to 297

Pickwick Vintage Show in Chicago | June 2026

 Sun, 21 Jun at 09:30 am Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt USD 12

IHCC 2026 Conferencia y EXPO Anual de Negocios

 Thu, 27 Aug at 07:00 am Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier USD 0 to 4,057

Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest

 Sat, 29 Aug at 01:00 pm Armstrong (Lillian Hardin) Park USD 0 to 55

Elks National Convention

Sun, 05 Jul at 07:00 am McCormick Place Chicago Convention Center/Chicago ILL.

Connect with the Daily Grind Podcast at Coffee Fest Chicago!

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am Navy Pier Free

Chicago Signature Makers Market & Premium Brands Experience 2026

 Fri, 29 May at 10:00 am Navy Pier Free

Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Sunday 2026

 Sun, 26 Jul at 09:30 am Pullman Exhibit Hall USD 0 to 29

Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Saturday 2026

 Sat, 25 Jul at 09:30 am Pullman Exhibit Hall USD 0 to 29

Chicago Community handmade Expo

 Fri, 29 May at 08:00 am Chicago Cultural Center Free

Brews & Bites: The Ultimate Coffee & Chocolate Expo

 Sat, 23 May at 03:00 pm 3430 N Lincoln Ave USD 20 to 297

ROOTED Juneteenth Cultural Experience Fashion Show, Day Party, & Black Expo

 Thu, 18 Jun at 02:00 pm 2017 W Howard St USD 56 to 622

The Black Imagination Abroad Conversations with Artists Across the Diaspora

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:30 pm DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center Free

Art Battle Chicago - June 12, 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm SPIN Chicago USD 20 to 29

Early Morning: The Pokémon Fossil Museum

Sat, 29 Aug at 06:30 am 1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

2026 Chicago Indie Spirits Expo Supplier Registration

 Mon, 28 Sep at 04:30 pm Hilton Chicago USD 642

First Friday Art Walk at the Flat Iron Arts Building

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm 1579 N Milwaukee Ave Free

Brews & Bites: The Ultimate Coffee & Chocolate Expo

 Sun, 31 May at 03:00 pm 3430 N Lincoln Ave USD 20 to 297

The Magnificent Mile™ Spring Art Fest

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am 401 N Michigan Ave Free

Chicago Curated Pop-Up Market & Boutique Brands Experience 2026

 Fri, 22 May at 10:00 am THE MART Free

Oddities and Curiosities Expo

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm McCormick Place

21Minus | Live

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:00 pm 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611

Innovation Elevates Us All

 Wed, 27 May at 05:00 pm Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library USD 0 to 80

NATURAL HAIR FEST Kick-Off Celebration -Vendor Opportunity -Evening Event

 Sun, 28 Jun at 06:00 pm Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North USD 118

FREE Docent-Led Tour

 Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture Free

Mind Games Lv. 2: A Curated Pop-Up Of Art and Play

 Fri, 22 May at 06:00 pm Connect Gallery USD 8 to 14

Chicago Photo Exhibition

 Fri, 17 Jul at 07:00 pm Bridgeport Art Center

Fired Up Fridays @ Ignite

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm Ignite Glass Studios Free

Artists Intersection: Music x Ceramics

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:30 pm Lillstreet Art Center Free

2026 DePaul School of Design Student Showcase

 Thu, 11 Jun at 04:00 pm DePaul University - Jarvis Student Center for Innovation and Collaboration Free

Chicago Summer Pop-Up Market & Luxury Brands Experience 2026

 Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 am Morgan MFG Free

Creator Collective: Tabletop Makers Market

 Sat, 30 May at 06:00 pm Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo Free

Chicago LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo

 Sun, 23 Aug at 12:30 pm THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Free

Windy City Boat & Yacht Show

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Burnham Harbor

Chicago Art & Craft Market

 Fri, 05 Jun at 09:00 am 1400 N Sacramento Ave Free

IMSS 3rd Annual Makers Fair

 Tue, 07 Jul at 05:00 pm International Museum of Surgical Science Free

VENDOR OPPORTUNITY – NATURAL HAIR FEST® KICK-OFF CELEBRATION 2026

 Sun, 28 Jun at 10:00 am Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North USD 31 to 293

July Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 19 Jul at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

expo/sd

 Fri, 24 Jul at 07:00 pm Ruth Page Center for the Arts USD 18 to 429

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Jackson Park

 Sun, 26 Jul at 02:00 pm Garden of the Phoenix Free

CHICAGO SHOP & CONNECT EXPO

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am Grant Park Free

Primer Gallery Grand Opening

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm 645 W 18th St USD 37 to 61

Popup Handmade Show

 Fri, 29 May at 08:00 am Artifact Events Free

Shades of Chicago x Chicago Cultural Center

 Wed, 27 May at 06:00 pm Chicago Cultural Center Free

Popup Handmade Community Expo

 Fri, 29 May at 08:00 am Morgan Arts Complex Free

Mañanas en el museo

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am National Museum of Mexican Art Free

Chicago Old Town Artisan Walk

 Fri, 24 Jul at 10:00 am 1763 N North Park Avenue Free

2026 Chicago Summer Curated Market & Artisan Vendor Experience

 Fri, 05 Jun at 10:00 am McCormick Place Free

IMSS Family Day

 Sat, 25 Jul at 10:00 am International Museum of Surgical Science USD 7 to 18

Morbid Curiosities! Surgical History Tour

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:30 pm International Museum of Surgical Science USD 29 to 34

Chicago Urban Makers Fair & Contemporary Brands Showcase 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am Morgan MFG Free

K-POP! Fan Event

 Sat, 29 Aug at 12:00 pm Jackson Junge Gallery Free

Chicago Summer Pop-Up Market & Curated Brands Festival 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 10:00 am Artifact Events Free