Festivals in Chicago

Check out happening festivals events all around Chicago, IL

2025 Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival (January 25) AE

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 02:30 pm Downtown Chicago USD 0 to 400

Espresso Martini Fest at Hubbard Inn - Tastings Included

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 05:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 31 to 58

Chicago Beefsteak 2025 [Two Nights]

 Fri, 24 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm DANK Haus German Cultural Center USD 223 to 235

Stan's Donut Fest - Chicago’s Tastiest Party!

 Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 11:00 am Stan's Donut Pop-Up USD 25 to 35

Chi-Town Blues Festival

 Fri, 21 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm USD 72 to 193

NEW DATES! Zainab Johnson at Zanies Chicago

 Fri, 21 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club Chicago

Stan's Donut Fest🍩 | 2025

 Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 11:00 am 155 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654-4514, United States

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

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm Wrigleyville's Best Bars TBA USD 16 to 40

Espresso Martini Fest at Hubbard Inn - Early Bird Tix Include 15 Tastings!

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 05:00 pm Hubbard Inn

The Mackenzie O'Brien Band at Barstool River North (Chicago)

 Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 09:30 pm Barstool River North

SAVE THE DATE: Blues at the Bean 2025

 Fri, 06 Jun, 2025 at 11:00 am Forteza Fitness and Martial Arts

Chicago Mimosa Fest 2025

 Sun, 23 Feb, 2025 at 12:00 pm Chicago, Illinois

Gouge Away / Gumm

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm 235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Chicago Wine Fest at Hubbard Inn - Wine Tastings Included

 Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 05:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 31 to 58

Pat Mallinger Quartet

 Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 30 to 46

Thrown / Varials / No Cure / Heavensgate

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm 235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Christian Dillingham Quartet

 Fri, 24 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 30 to 46

An Evening with the Bow Tides

 Fri, 28 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Mayfair Theatre USD 25

The CBASO & the CBA Chorus in Concert at St James Cathedral

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 07:30 pm 65 E Huron St USD 13 to 18

DJ Ca$h Era at Dorothy

 Fri, 14 Feb, 2025 at 09:00 pm Dorothy Free

The Ultimate Karaoke Event (en Español)

 Sun, 26 Jan, 2025 at 08:00 pm Simone's Free

Reggie Thomas & Trio Nexus

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 30 to 46

Saturday Night Fireworks Cruise on Lake Michigan | 21+ | Live DJ | Full Bar

 Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 08:30 pm Sightseer Boat located at Monroe Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 37 to 59

South Chicago Dance Festival 2025

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm South Shore Cultural Center Free

Dune Rats: If It Sucks, Turn It Up Tour

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm 235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Chicago Chamoy Fest - $10 Early Bird Tix - Flamin' Hot, Pica, & Everything In-Between!

 Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 01:00 pm Moe's Cantina River North

Chicago Artopia Presents: Avanti Guitar Trio

 Sun, 09 Feb, 2025 at 03:00 pm West Lawn Branch, Chicago Public Library Free

Reggie Thomas & Trio Nexus

 Fri, 07 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 30 to 46

SNAPCASE w/ Barbarians of California, Racetraitor, and Absolute Truth

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm Bottom Lounge

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15: CHRIS BADER

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 39 to 52

Pat Mallinger Quartet

 Fri, 31 Jan, 2025 at 09:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 30 to 46

Hot Clown Breakup Sex

 Fri, 14 Feb, 2025 at 09:30 pm The Newport Theater USD 23

The Mackenzie O'Brien Band at Tin Roof Wrigleyville (Chicago)

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Tin Roof Chicago

Andersonville Coffee & Cocoa Crawl

 Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am Swedish American Museum

Golden Hour featuring Fiesta Cuba

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 06:30 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Demetrius Fields LIVE in Chicago

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 30

Shermanology

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 pm 646 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL

Love is LoveFest IV presented by Ritual Rhythms Chicago

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 09:30 pm The Newport Theater USD 29 to 45

The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase

 Sun, 02 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 16

Frequency Festival: Ensemble Dal Niente

 Sun, 23 Feb, 2025 at 08:30 pm 3111 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60618

Silverstein: 25 Years of Noise w/ Thursday

 Tue, 11 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm Concord Music Hall

This Circus Called Life

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Reggie Thomas & Trio Nexus

 Sun, 09 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 30 to 46

Intimate Affairs-

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm Chicago Hope Academy USD 29 to 162

WRITING A CHILDREN'S BOOK WORKSHOP

 Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 11:00 am Jordan Boys And Girls Club Free

Helmet: Betty 30th Anniversary Show

 Wed, 12 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm 235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Champagne & Sparkling Wine Fest at Hubbard Inn - Tastings Included

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 31 to 58

Christian Dillingham Quartet

 Thu, 23 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 25 to 40

Aaron's Love Fest

 Fri, 14 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm The Edge Theater USD 8 to 15

Kyle Swan Trio

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 30 to 46

Psychostick with Arc Impulse & Secret Tape at Beat Kitchen

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 08:00 pm Beat Kitchen

Free Documentary Screening of Most Likely to Succeed

 Thu, 06 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm Bennett Day School Free

Kiran Deol LIVE in Chicago

 Sun, 02 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 30

Steve Schneck Quartet

 Wed, 26 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 20 to 35

Kumail Nanjiani: Live Special Taping

 Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm The Vic Theatre

Pour Your Heart Out Fest

 Fri, 07 Mar, 2025 at 04:00 pm X - Fat Azz Cycling & Fitness Studio USD 23 to 189

Jeremy Piven Live

 Fri, 06 Jun, 2025 at 07:30 pm The Vic Theatre

Between Sound & Sight Symposium

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 11:00 am 3831 S Michigan Ave Free

HIS GIRL FRIDAY - New 4K Restoration

 Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 11:30 am Music Box Theatre

CHEAT CODES at Sound-Bar

 Fri, 07 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 pm 226 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL

SATURDAY MARCH 15: KRISTEN TOOMEY

 Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 30 to 45

Pat Mallinger Quartet

 Thu, 30 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 25 to 40

Kyle Swan Trio

 Fri, 28 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 30 to 46

CHIODOS: 20 Years of All’s Well That Ends Well

 Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Vic Theatre

Old Crow's Anti-Valentine's Day Party

 Fri, 14 Feb, 2025 at 09:00 pm Old Crow Smokehouse - Wrigleyville USD 10 to 22

Free Throw: Those Days Are Gone 10 Year Anniversary Tour

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Metro Chicago

Pat Mallinger Quartet

 Sun, 23 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 30 to 46

Reggie Thomas & Trio Nexus

 Thu, 06 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 25 to 40

Butoh Artist Talk and Community Discussion with Joan Laage

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 02:00 pm Heritage Museum of Asian Art Free

Golden Hour featuring Danielle Crim

 Thu, 06 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Gully Boys / Skating Polly

 Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm 235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Christian Dillingham Quartet

 Sun, 26 Jan, 2025 at 04:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 30 to 46

FRIDAY MARCH 14: KRISTEN TOOMEY

 Fri, 14 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 30 to 45

The CBASO & the CBA Chorus in Concert at St James Cathedral

 Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 07:30 pm 65 E Huron St USD 13 to 18

BRINGING UP BABY - 35MM Screenings

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 11:30 am Music Box Theatre

The Mackenzie OBrien Band at The Tin Roof Wrigleyville (Chicago)

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm Tin Roof Chicago

Chicago Artopia Presents: Laura Snowden

 Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 03:00 pm West Lawn Branch, Chicago Public Library Free

Golden Hour with Vivian Garcia

 Thu, 20 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

POP Cats Chicago

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am Artifact Events

Golden Hour featuring Fiesta Cuba

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 06:30 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Frequency Festival: Mabel Kwan & Beyond This Point

 Wed, 19 Feb, 2025 at 08:30 pm 3111 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60618

Kyle Swan Trio

 Sun, 02 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 30 to 46

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13: CHRIS BADER

 Thu, 13 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 33 to 45

Mat Kerekes / Equipment / Bike Routes / Daybreaker

 Mon, 10 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm 235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Subhumans w/ FEA

 Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Reggie's Music Joint

SATURDAY APRIL 5: BRADY MATTHEWS & STEVEN BRIGGS

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 33 to 52

The 19th Annual Chi-Town Blues Festival

 Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm Arie Crown Theater

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | JI-HYANG GWAK, piano

 Wed, 29 Jan, 2025 at 12:15 pm Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist Free

Chicago Arte Agave Tequila and Mezcal Festival

 Fri, 02 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm Sarabande Chicago USD 82 to 146

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2025

 Thu, 10 Jul, 2025 at 12:00 pm Chicago Free

Pat Mallinger Quartet

 Sun, 02 Feb, 2025 at 04:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 30 to 46

Tromblau&Friends Presents: Because We Love You

 Mon, 10 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Dorothy Free

The Wrecks - Inside : Outside Tour

 Sun, 04 May, 2025 at 06:30 pm Concord Music Hall

Comeback Kid "Wake The Dead" 20 Year Anniversary

 Tue, 25 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm Bottom Lounge

JSTJR • TECHNO PLAYGROUND TOUR

 Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 pm 226 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL

LIL TEXAS • NEED FOR SPEED TOUR

 Fri, 28 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 pm 226 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20: MARC-ANTHONY SINAGOGA

 Thu, 20 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 33 to 45

Have Mercy / Flake

 Thu, 13 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm 235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Christian Dillingham Quartet

 Sun, 26 Jan, 2025 at 08:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 30 to 46

Colter Wall and Friends

 Wed, 19 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm 50 E Ida B Wells Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605