Chicago Music Festivals 2026–2027

Browse music festivals, lineups, tickets, and venues across Chicago and nearby areas.

Updated: August 29, 2026

15 Music Festival Venues

Chicago hosts 40 upcoming music festivals, including rock, country, pop, jazz, EDM, and hip-hop lineups, with tickets starting from $40 and averaging $1,018, across venues throughout Chicago, IL. Next up: September 4, 2026 at Union Park. Schedules updated as of August 29, 2026.

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Sep
04
2026
Time TBA
FESTIVAL / TOUR
High Demand
ARC Music Festival - 4 Day Pass
ARC Music Festival - 4 Day Pass
Union Park
Union Park
60607, 1501 W Randolph St Chicago, IL60607, 1501 W Randolph St Chicago, IL, US
From $650Avg. price ~ $101811 tickets remaining!
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Sep
04
2026
Time TBA
FESTIVAL / TOUR
North Coast Music Festival - 3 Day Pass
North Coast Music Festival - 3 Day Pass
SeatGeek Stadium • 28,000 seats
SeatGeek Stadium
60455, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL60455, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL, US
From $390Avg. price ~ $62024 tickets remaining!
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Sep
04
2026
Time TBA
FESTIVAL / TOUR
ARC Music Festival - 3 Day Pass (Friday - Sunday)
ARC Music Festival - 3 Day Pass (Friday - Sunday)
Union Park
Union Park
60607, 1501 W Randolph St Chicago, IL60607, 1501 W Randolph St Chicago, IL, US
From $459Avg. price ~ $55727 tickets remaining!
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Sep
04
2026
12:00 PM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
North Coast Music Festival - Friday
North Coast Music Festival - Friday
SeatGeek Stadium • 28,000 seats
SeatGeek Stadium
60455, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL60455, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL, US
From $192Avg. price ~ $26216 tickets remaining!
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Sep
04
2026
12:00 PM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
ARC Music Festival - Friday
ARC Music Festival - Friday
Union Park
Union Park
60607, 1501 W Randolph St Chicago, IL60607, 1501 W Randolph St Chicago, IL, US
From $231Avg. price ~ $32020 tickets remaining!
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Sep
04
2026
10:00 PM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Best Value
ARC After Dark: camoufly & Canary Yellow
ARC After Dark: camoufly & Canary Yellow
Outset
Outset
60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
From $40Avg. price ~ $4920 tickets remaining!
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Sep
05
2026
12:00 PM
Sat
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
ARC Music Festival - Saturday
ARC Music Festival - Saturday
Union Park
Union Park
60607, 1501 W Randolph St Chicago, IL60607, 1501 W Randolph St Chicago, IL, US
From $248Avg. price ~ $34827 tickets remaining!
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Sep
05
2026
2:00 PM
Sat
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
North Coast Music Festival - Saturday
North Coast Music Festival - Saturday
SeatGeek Stadium • 28,000 seats
SeatGeek Stadium
60455, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL60455, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL, US
From $251Avg. price ~ $30116 tickets remaining!
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Sep
05
2026
10:00 PM
Sat
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
ARC After Dark: nimino
ARC After Dark: nimino
Outset
Outset
60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
From $58Avg. price ~ $6916 tickets remaining!
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Sep
06
2026
12:00 PM
Sun
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
ARC Music Festival - Sunday
ARC Music Festival - Sunday
Union Park
Union Park
60607, 1501 W Randolph St Chicago, IL60607, 1501 W Randolph St Chicago, IL, US
From $184Avg. price ~ $26425 tickets remaining!
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Sep
06
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
North Coast Music Festival - Sunday
North Coast Music Festival - Sunday
SeatGeek Stadium • 28,000 seats
SeatGeek Stadium
60455, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL60455, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL, US
From $219Avg. price ~ $28316 tickets remaining!
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Sep
07
2026
12:00 PM
Mon
FESTIVAL / TOUR
ARC Music Festival - Monday
ARC Music Festival - Monday
Union Park
Union Park
60607, 1501 W Randolph St Chicago, IL60607, 1501 W Randolph St Chicago, IL, US
From $114Avg. price ~ $26524 tickets remaining!
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Sep
07
2026
10:00 PM
Mon
FESTIVAL / TOUR
ARC After Dark: Kloud
ARC After Dark: Kloud
Outset
Outset
60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
From $71Avg. price ~ $8218 tickets remaining!
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Sep
11
2026
Time TBA
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Dylan Brady, Frost Children & Skrillex
Dylan Brady, Frost Children & Skrillex
Festival Hall A At Navy Pier
Festival Hall A At Navy Pier
60611, 700 E. Grand Ave Chicago, IL60611, 700 E. Grand Ave Chicago, IL, US
From $96Avg. price ~ $17419 tickets remaining!
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Sep
12
2026
Time TBA
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Evanston Folk Festival - 2 Day Pass
Evanston Folk Festival - 2 Day Pass
Dawes Park
Dawes Park
60201, 1700 Sheridan Rd Evanston, IL60201, 1700 Sheridan Rd Evanston, IL, US
From $142Avg. price ~ $16619 tickets remaining!
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Sep
12
2026
12:00 PM
Sat
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Evanston Folk Festival - Saturday
Evanston Folk Festival - Saturday
Dawes Park
Dawes Park
60201, 1700 Sheridan Rd Evanston, IL60201, 1700 Sheridan Rd Evanston, IL, US
From $70Avg. price ~ $8019 tickets remaining!
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Sep
12
2026
Time TBA
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Skrillex
Skrillex
Festival Hall A At Navy Pier
Festival Hall A At Navy Pier
60611, 700 E. Grand Ave Chicago, IL60611, 700 E. Grand Ave Chicago, IL, US
From $100Avg. price ~ $12420 tickets remaining!
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Sep
13
2026
12:00 PM
Sun
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Evanston Folk Festival - Sunday
Evanston Folk Festival - Sunday
Dawes Park
Dawes Park
60201, 1700 Sheridan Rd Evanston, IL60201, 1700 Sheridan Rd Evanston, IL, US
From $89Avg. price ~ $10216 tickets remaining!
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Sep
17
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest Late Night: Black Flag
Riot Fest Late Night: Black Flag
Reggie's Rock Club • 400 seats
Reggie's Rock Club
60616, 2109 S. State St. Chicago, IL60616, 2109 S. State St. Chicago, IL, US
From $56Avg. price ~ $676 tickets remaining!
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Sep
17
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest Late Night: Sugar
Riot Fest Late Night: Sugar
Metro Chicago • 1,100 seats
Metro Chicago
60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, US
From $110Avg. price ~ $12812 tickets remaining!
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Sep
18
2026
Time TBA
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest: Twenty One Pilots, Tool & Pierce The Veil - 3 Day Pass
Riot Fest: Twenty One Pilots, Tool & Pierce The Veil - 3 Day Pass
Douglass Park
Douglass Park
60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL, US
From $369Avg. price ~ $52111 tickets remaining!
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Sep
18
2026
11:00 AM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest: Twenty One Pilots, Iggy Pop & Rise Against - Friday
Riot Fest: Twenty One Pilots, Iggy Pop & Rise Against - Friday
Douglass Park
Douglass Park
60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL, US
From $109Avg. price ~ $580Tickets Available: 192
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Sep
18
2026
10:00 PM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest Late Night: The Beths
Riot Fest Late Night: The Beths
Concord Music Hall • 1,490 seats
Concord Music Hall
60647, 2047 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL60647, 2047 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL, US
From $91Avg. price ~ $68112 tickets remaining!
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Sep
18
2026
10:00 PM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest Late Night: Yard Act
Riot Fest Late Night: Yard Act
Cobra Lounge
Cobra Lounge
60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL, US
From $57Avg. price ~ $8015 tickets remaining!
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Explore upcoming music festivals across Chicago and nearby areas. Festival schedules are updated regularly as new events and lineups are announced.

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Bottom Lounge

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 2

Next Music Festival: Sep 18, 2026

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Cobra Lounge

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Upcoming Music Festivals: 3

Next Music Festival: Sep 18, 2026

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Concord Music Hall

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 2

Next Music Festival: Sep 18, 2026

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Dawes Park

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 3

Next Music Festival: Sep 12, 2026

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Douglass Park

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 4

Next Music Festival: Sep 18, 2026

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Festival Hall A At Navy Pier

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 2

Next Music Festival: Sep 11, 2026

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Harris Theater

Theatre

Upcoming Music Festivals: 1

Next Music Festival: Sep 25, 2026

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Hutchinson Field Grant Park

Stadium

Upcoming Music Festivals: 1

Next Music Festival: May 29, 2027

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Metro Chicago

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 3

Next Music Festival: Sep 17, 2026

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Outset

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 3

Next Music Festival: Sep 04, 2026

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Reggie's Rock Club

Music Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 3

Next Music Festival: Sep 17, 2026

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SeatGeek Stadium

Stadium

Upcoming Music Festivals: 4

Next Music Festival: Sep 04, 2026

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Sleeping Village

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 1

Next Music Festival: Sep 19, 2026

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Thalia Hall

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 2

Next Music Festival: Oct 30, 2026

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Union Park

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 6

Next Music Festival: Sep 04, 2026

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Music Festivals by Genre

Find festivals by music genre, audience, or festival experience.

🎸

Rock Festivals

Live bands, outdoor stages, touring rock acts, and festival weekends.

🤠

Country Festivals

Country music weekends, outdoor concerts, and festival experiences.

🎧

EDM Festivals

Electronic music, DJs, dance stages, and light shows.

🎷

Jazz Festivals

Live jazz performances, cultural celebrations, and outdoor stages.

🎙️

Blues Festivals

Classic blues artists, heritage events, and outdoor concerts.

🎤

Pop Festivals

Top artists, chart hits, and large outdoor festivals.

🎧

Hip-Hop Festivals

Rap artists, DJs, and urban music festivals.

💃

Latin Festivals

Latin music, dance, and cultural celebrations.

🪕

Folk Festivals

Folk music, acoustic artists, and community festivals.

🎵

Indie Festivals

Independent artists, alternative music, and local bands.

🎻

Classical Festivals

Symphony orchestras, opera, and chamber music festivals.

🎶

Christian Music Festivals

Faith-based artists, worship music, and family festivals.

About Music Festivals

What Music Festivals Can You Find?

Browse more than 40 upcoming music festivals featuring major touring festivals, local celebrations, outdoor concerts, multi-day events, and regional music experiences.

Where Are Music Festivals Held?

Music festivals take place in parks, fairgrounds, amphitheaters, stadiums, downtown districts, waterfronts, wineries, resorts, and outdoor entertainment venues throughout Chicago and nearby areas.

When Is Festival Season?

Music festivals happen year-round, with the largest selection typically taking place during spring, summer, and fall.

Popular Music Festivals

🎵 Festival Type	Popular Examples
Rock Festivals	Multi-day rock festivals
Country Festivals	Country music weekends
EDM Festivals	Electronic dance music festivals
Pop Festivals	Mainstream music festivals
Hip-Hop Festivals	Rap and hip-hop events
Jazz Festivals	Jazz celebrations and live performances
Blues Festivals	Blues festivals and heritage events
Folk Festivals	Folk and acoustic music festivals

Music Festivals FAQ

Find answers about music festivals, lineups, tickets, camping, venues, and festival planning.

What music festivals are listed?

Browse 40 upcoming music festivals, including rock, country, jazz, blues, EDM, pop, hip-hop, Latin, folk, and family-friendly festivals across Chicago and nearby areas.

When is music festival season?

Festivals take place throughout the year, with the busiest schedules typically during spring, summer, and fall.

Can I buy festival tickets online?

Many festivals offer general admission, VIP passes, multi-day tickets, parking, camping, and premium experiences.

Are festival lineups updated?

Yes. Artist lineups, schedules, venues, and festival information are updated regularly as organizers announce new performers.

Do festivals offer camping?

Many multi-day music festivals provide camping, RV parking, glamping, and nearby hotel options.

Are family-friendly music festivals available?

Yes. Many festivals include children's activities, family zones, local food vendors, and entertainment suitable for all ages.