Festivals in Chicago

Check out happening festivals events all around Chicago, IL

Diwali Celebration Party

 Fri, 24 Oct at 09:00 pm Alhambra Palace Restaurant USD 55 to 82

Chicago Halloween Party Cruise | Pier Pressure® Black Pearl

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Spirit of Chicago Yacht USD 30 to 56

28th Annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Northalsted

Nightmare on Chicago Street 2025

 Sat, 25 Oct at 06:00 pm E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120, United States

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2025

 Wed, 15 Oct at 12:00 pm Chicago Free

My Morning Jacket in Chicago

 Sun, 26 Oct at 08:00 pm The Salt Shed

Fall Fest? I Think Yes!

 Thu, 23 Oct at 05:30 pm 311 W Division St Free

Oktoberfest Chicago 2025

 Thu, 18 Sep at 08:00 pm Oktoberfest Nation

DCASE Presents - Under The Dome - OCTOBER 2025

 Thu, 23 Oct at 05:00 pm Chicago Cultural Center Free

Daft Disko Halloween: Chicago @ Navy Pier

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Bar Sol Navy Pier USD 21

AfroSocaLove : Chicago One Love Festival (Feat Maga Stories )

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm The Venue Chicago USD 0 to 534

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

 Sat, 22 Nov at 11:00 am The Magnificent Mile, Chicago

312 Comedy Festival - Jared Freid at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

tRiCk oR TrEaT FeSt At cHaSe PaRk!!!

 Sat, 25 Oct at 02:00 pm 4701 N Ashland Ave Fl 2, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60640

The New Mastersounds

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Garcia's Chicago

IPH's Fall Fest on The Riverwalk: Hayrides on the River & More

 Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) USD 10

Halloween R&B Fright Fest

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Park Tavern USD 0 to 241

Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beers 2025

 Fri, 07 Nov at 01:00 pm Credit Union 1 Arena

Detroit Gospel Legends at Arie Crown Theater

 Thu, 30 Oct Arie Crown Theater

Spooky Fest

 Sat, 25 Oct at 11:00 am 3518-28 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60609

River North Halloween Bar Fest

 Sat, 01 Nov at 03:00 pm River North USD 14

FRIGHT FEST: West Loop and River North Bar Crawl

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Good Night John Boy USD 20

ROYAL PAWZ FURRY FALL FESTIVAL

 Sat, 01 Nov at 11:00 am Jackson Bark USD 23

Spooktacular 2025 | Lincoln Avenue

 Sat, 25 Oct at 01:00 pm Lincoln Park

Josh Ritter in Chicago

 Fri, 07 Nov at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

saturdays at your place in Chicago

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Bottom Lounge

Mexican Slum Rats in Chicago

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Cobra Lounge

Riot Fest Presents: Koyo in Chicago

 Sun, 26 Oct at 05:30 pm Reggies Rock Club

Arcy Drive at Metro Chicago

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:30 pm Metro Chicago

All Inclusive New Year's Eve 2026 Fireworks Cruise aboard Anita Dee II

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:45 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 113 to 217

Polyrhythmics at Garcias Chicago

 Fri, 24 Oct at 08:00 pm Garcias Chicago

Infinity Song at Metro Chicago

 Sat, 01 Nov Metro Chicago

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CHANUKAH SOIREE

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm The Old Post Office USD 20 to 500

Armchair Boogie w/ Coyote Riot at Martyrs'

 Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 pm 3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

SANCTUM FEST 2025 - Lebanon Hanover, Martin Dupont + more

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

Kaytranada and Justice at United Center

 Wed, 05 Nov United Center

Indigo De Souza in Chicago

 Mon, 20 Oct at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Princess Nokia

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:30 pm 235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Haunted Halloween Night Lake Cruise on Saturday, October 25th

 Sat, 25 Oct at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 27 to 42

2026 Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival (February 14)

 Sat, 14 Feb at 02:30 pm Downtown Chicago USD 0 to 440

Chicago Whiskey Washback

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Sarabande Chicago USD 98 to 146

Raks Inferno: Cirque Burlesque

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 33 to 43

Espresso Martini Fest at Hubbard Inn - Tastings Included

 Sat, 27 Sep at 05:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 31 to 42

Mon Rovia at Thalia Hall

 Thu, 06 Nov at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Halloween Fest! at Gary Comer Youth Center

 Sat, 25 Oct at 02:00 pm Gary Comer Youth Center Free

DJ Ca$h Era at Dorothy

 Fri, 14 Nov at 10:00 pm Dorothy Free

Sam Grisman Project at Garcias Chicago

 Fri, 07 Nov at 08:00 pm Garcias Chicago

ATREYU THE CURSE TOUR w/ NORMA JEAN AND ZERO 9:36

 Fri, 28 Nov at 06:00 pm Concord Music Hall

Bryce Crawford at Park West

 Sun, 16 Nov at 07:00 pm Park West

What A Year!

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm Stars & Garters

Haunted Halloween Night Lake Cruise on Friday, October 31st

 Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 27 to 42

GRiZ presents Re:Connect

Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm Wintrust Arena

Performance: Resonant Chambers

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:30 pm International Museum of Surgical Science USD 0 to 18

Simone's Bar Sweet 16 Anniversary Weekend Celebration.

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm Simone's Free

Haunted Halloween Night River Cruise on Friday, October 31st

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:30 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 37 to 58

Chicago "Boos Fest" Halloween Bar Crawl

 Sat, 01 Nov at 05:00 pm Chop Shop

Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Fire Pitch Fall Family Fest

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:30 pm 3626 N Talman Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60618

27th National Cuatro Festival Puertorriqueño 2025

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Tablao en Casa: Otoño Flamenco

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:30 pm The Ruth Page Center for the Arts USD 10 to 100

Balu Brigada at Thalia Hall

 Wed, 22 Oct at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Young Franco

 Fri, 24 Oct at 06:00 pm Smoke & Mirrors

C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo - Friday

 Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm McCormick Place

Thrill K*ll Kult: Delicate Terror Tour Part 1

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm Concord Music Hall

Polyrhythmics

 Fri, 24 Oct at 08:00 pm Garcia's Chicago

Radio Free Honduras at The WMF Listening Room

 Sun, 26 Oct at 03:00 pm The World Music Foundation Listening Room Free

The Dirty Nil / War on Women

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm 235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Grateful Shred at Park West

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:30 pm Park West

Bird and Byron

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm Beat Kitchen

Chicago SantaCon 2025

 Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 0 to 31

Deff Jam at Thalia Hall

 Sat, 03 Jan at 05:00 pm Thalia Hall

Peaches - No Lube So Rude Tour

 Sat, 07 Mar at 08:00 pm The Vic Theatre

Bad Momz of Comedy at Theater on the Lake

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Theater on the Lake

Big Gigantic at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN - 35MM Screening at the Music Box

 Sat, 25 Oct at 11:30 am Music Box Theatre

Big Gigantic

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago

The Movement

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Outset

Relax, Regroup, Reset: A Communal Mindfulness Experience

 Thu, 06 Nov at 05:30 pm Green Line Performing Arts Center Free

Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo

 Fri, 24 Oct at 10:00 am N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

The Official Christmas Bar Crawl - Chicago

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm SPIN USD 7 to 35

TJ at Zanies Chicago

 Wed, 22 Oct at 07:00 pm 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60610

Haunted Halloween Night River Cruise on Saturday, November 1st

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 37 to 58

bar italia at Thalia Hall

 Fri, 14 Nov Thalia Hall

Nogu Svelo! in Chicago

Sat, 22 Nov at 07:30 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Ulcerate

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm Reggie's Rock Club

Sunami & Scowl

 Sun, 09 Nov at 06:00 pm Metro Chicago

National Cuatro Festival Puertorriqueno: Sonidos de mi Navidad

 Fri, 14 Nov Harris Theater

Lit & Luz Live Magazine Show: Repair / Reparar

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Free

Biohazard: Divided We Fall Tour

 Tue, 21 Oct at 05:30 pm Concord Music Hall

Frequency Series Presents: Mycelium New Music with Pamela Z

 Sun, 23 Nov at 08:30 pm 3111 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60618

Polyrhythmics

 Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm Garcias Chicago

Wine Lips / Mr Phylzzz

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm 235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Purity Ring

 Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm Metro Chicago

Share the Love WinterFest

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm 6402 S Honore St Free

The Happy Fits

 Fri, 28 Nov Vic Theatre

Griz - 2 Day Pass at Wintrust Arena

 Fri, 31 Oct at 05:59 pm Wintrust Arena

Music in the Garden 4

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm Elastic Arts USD 13 to 29

Book Launch: Dandelion: A Memoir in Essays by Danielle Bainbridge

 Wed, 19 Nov at 07:00 pm Women & Children First Free

Isla Sabor: A Taste of Caribbean Connection

 Fri, 24 Oct at 06:30 pm Puerto Rican Arts Alliance USD 0 to 13

CHICAGO ZOMBIE CRAWL - Halloween Bar Crawl - 10+ Bars - Oct 31st

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm Wrigleyville USD 19 to 35