Exhibitions in Chicago

Check out happening exhibitions events all around Chicago, IL

Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Chicago

 Fri, 13 Mar Chicago Symphony Center

Wells Street Art Festival 2026

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

Chicago Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

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

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

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am Hyde Park

Chicago Got Sole

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

Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Juraj Valcuha in Chicago

 Fri, 15 May at 01:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Chicago

 Thu, 23 Apr Chicago Symphony Center

IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago

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

Old Town Art Fair - Artist Nha Vuu and Chris Wheeler

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

Old Town Art Fair 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Old Town

Renegade Chicago ~ Andersonville

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Andersonville, Chicago, Illinois

2026 Gold Coast Art Fair

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

Renegade Chicago ~ Wicker Park

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

MANIFEST 2026: Kaleidoscope

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Columbia College Chicago Free

Magnificent Mileâ„¢ Spring Art Fest

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

Renegade Chicago ~ Logan Square

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

Black Boy Art Show Chicago

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

Gold Coast Art Fair (68th annual)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Grant Park

The Summit: Ateema’s Annual Hospitality and Tourism Conference and Tradeshow

Tue, 28 Apr at 09:30 am Morgan MFG

2026 IHCC Annual Business Conference and Expo

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

Millennium Art Festival

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

THE CHICAGO STREETWEAR EXPO

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 am Xoco House Gallery USD 0 to 23

Southport Art Festival

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

DigiMarCon Midwest 2026 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition

 Tue, 19 May at 09:00 am Soldier Field Stadium USD 102 to 1,139

Chicago Small Business Expo 2026

 Wed, 10 Jun at 10:00 am Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum (UIC Forum) USD 0 to 719

Lincoln Roscoe Art + Craft Fair

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Silverada and Kelsey Waldon

 Thu, 25 Jun at 08:00 pm Joe's on Weed Street USD 26

Elks National Convention

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

Third Coast Tattoo Show 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 03:00 pm Morgan MFG USD 0 to 72

Copy of Latina Expo 2026 – Chicago | Empowerment, Innovation & Community

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

Spectator Pass - Checkeditout 2026: The Chicago Porsche Convergence

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

TRINKET FEST SPRING DAY✨

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm 4325 N Ravenswood Ave USD 0 to 7

Cars at Lincoln Common - Spectator

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

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

Fashion & Fine Arts Dinner Cruise

 Sun, 24 May at 06:30 pm Navy Pier USD 189 to 269

Trevor Jackson

 Tue, 05 May Park West

Sabor Y Cultura CHICAGO 2026

 Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm Morgan Arts Complex USD 55 to 135

Chicago Signature Makers Market & Premium Brands Experience 2026

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

21Minus | Live

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

Illinois Grand Vendor Expo

 Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 am McCormick Place Free

Brews & Bites: The Ultimate Coffee & Chocolate Expo

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

Oddities and Curiosities Expo

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm McCormick Place

Festival of Independent Artists

 Fri, 08 May at 05:00 pm 2408 N Kedzie Blvd USD 17 to 33

Art Battle Chicago - June 12, 2026

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

CoffeeFest Chicago

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

Brews & Bites: The Ultimate Coffee & Chocolate Expo

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

Chicago Photo Exhibition

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

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

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Connect Gallery USD 8 to 14

Haegue Yang Lecture

 Tue, 05 May at 06:00 pm The Art Institute of Chicago

Leica Store & Gallery Chicago Grand Opening

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm 800 N Michigan Ave Free

Windy City Boat & Yacht Show

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Burnham Harbor

Mayday Blast: La nueva edición

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm 18th Street Casa de Cultura Free

The Chicago Artisan Showcase

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 am 2045 N Lincoln Park W Free

Family Day: Games on the Go

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Smart Museum of Art Free

Chicago Spring Craft & Vendor Market

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am Roosevelt Collection Shops Free

Art Battle Chicago - May 22, 2026

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm SPIN Chicago USD 20 to 29

Chicago LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo

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

First Friday Art Walk at the Flat Iron Arts Building

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm 1579 N Milwaukee Ave Free

AAEN @ APA Heritage Month Kickoff & Business Expo - SAVE-THE-DATE

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 am Chicago Free

Charles Joseph Smith Album Release Celebration

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm Elastic Arts USD 13 to 18

Airport Small Business Summit and Job Fair

 Tue, 12 May at 08:00 am UIC Forum Free

May Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 17 May at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

Sonorous Somatics 010: Ernest Dawkins' New Horizons Quartet

 Sat, 09 May at 01:30 pm 4445 S King Dr Free

Chicago Queer Wedding Show

 Tue, 12 May at 06:00 pm The Joinery USD 13 to 23

Elastic Arts 8th Annual Benefit

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Elastic Arts USD 55 to 66

Chicago Maker's Market

 Fri, 15 May at 10:00 am Loft on lake Free

The Shops - Single Day Pop-up - May Edition

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

Innovation Elevates Us All

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

CHICAGO SHOP & CONNECT EXPO

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

Mañanas en el museo

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

Sooshi Mango

 Thu, 07 May at 08:00 pm Athenaeum Theatre

NATURAL HAIR FEST NEW YORK CITY - Become A SUPPORTING SPONSOR

 Sun, 12 Jul at 10:00 am The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center USD 118 to 1,165

2026 Chicago Preservation Expo

 Mon, 18 May at 04:00 pm Chicago Cultural Center Free

Chicago Urban Makers Fair & Contemporary Brands Showcase 2026

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

Archive & Joycut

 Wed, 29 Apr Subterranean

Chicago International Heritage & Arts Expo

 Fri, 26 Jun at 10:00 am The Geraghty Free

Oddities and Curiosities Expo - 2 Day Pass

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm McCormick Place

Hyde Park Garden Fair

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Kimbark Plaza, 53rd and Woodlawn, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois

Family Day: Zooming in and Zine-ing Out: What Does Science Mean to You?

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Smart Museum of Art Free

Not Normal; Challenging Societal Norms

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Forum 301

June Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 21 Jun at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

The Shops - Beach Day Edition

 Sat, 11 Jul at 11:00 am Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

Joost Klein

 Mon, 04 May at 06:00 pm The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago

July Free Day at the American Writers Museum

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

Fashion & Beauty Expo

 Sat, 18 Apr 3430 N Lincoln Ave USD 20 to 592

Flower Expo Illinois 2026

 Tue, 15 Sep at 10:00 am The Geraghty USD 294

August Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 16 Aug at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

Trevor Jackson

 Thu, 07 May at 12:00 am Park West

Tuesdays Together: Family Smart Find

 Tue, 23 Jun at 10:00 am Smart Museum of Art Free

Arts Fishing Club

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:00 pm Lincoln Hall

THE ODD COLLECTION, Chicago’s First Private Art Gallery.

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm 110 N Wacker Dr USD 45

2026 AIGA Chicago Paper Show

 Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm Chicago Cultural Center USD 18 to 55

Leica Store Chicago Artist Panel

 Fri, 01 May at 02:30 pm 800 N Michigan Ave Free

The Strike at Park West

 Wed, 01 Jul Park West

Exhibit Opening: Unheard Voices of Care: Filipino Nurses in America

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm International Museum of Surgical Science Free

Late Wednesdays: May

 Wed, 06 May at 05:00 pm National Museum of Mexican Art USD 13

Spotlight Latina Awards Brunch

 Thu, 22 Oct at 11:00 am The Walnut Room USD 82 to 749

The Luxury Events Expo

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm 3430 N Lincoln Ave USD 32 to 592

Afternoon Oasis

 Tue, 09 Jun at 02:00 pm THE MART Free

Build Your Dream Garden with Young Cultural Stewards

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Free