Chicago Music Festivals 2026–2027

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

Updated: October 13, 2026
5 Music Festival Venues

Chicago hosts 7 upcoming music festivals, including rock, country, pop, jazz, EDM, and hip-hop lineups, with tickets starting from $48 and averaging $93, across venues throughout Chicago, IL. Next up: October 30, 2026 at Thalia Hall. Schedules updated as of October 13, 2026.

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Music Festivals
Oct 30
Next Music Festival
$48
Lowest Price
$93
Average Price
Next Music Festival:
Sanctum Dark Music Festival
Oct 30 · 7:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Music Festival Schedule

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Upcoming Music Festivals: 7
  • Oct
    30
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Best Value
    Sanctum Dark Music Festival
    Thalia Hall • 1,000 seats
    Thalia Hall
    location1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608location1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608
    From $48Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Remaining: 21
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Weekend Event
    Sanctum Dark Music Festival
    Thalia Hall • 1,000 seats
    Thalia Hall
    location1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608location1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608
    From $58Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Remaining: 20
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Fri
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Elrow
    Radius - IL
    Radius - IL
    location640 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616location640 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616
    From $70Avg. price ~ $86Tickets Remaining: 19
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Sat
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Weekend Event
    Elrow
    Radius - IL
    Radius - IL
    location640 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616location640 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616
    From $79Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • May
    29
    2027
    Time TBA
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Pass
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Suenos Music Festival - 2 Day Pass
    Hutchinson Field Grant Park • 25,500 seats
    Hutchinson Field Grant Park
    location337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601location337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $500Avg. price ~ $892Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • Sep
    11
    2027
    Time TBA
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Pass
    Weekend Event
    Evanston Folk Festival - 2 Day Pass
    Dawes Park
    Dawes Park
    location1700 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201location1700 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201
    From $273Avg. price ~ $366Tickets Remaining: 7
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  • Sep
    17
    2027
    Time TBA
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Pass
    Riot Fest - 3 Day Pass
    Riot Fest - 3 Day Pass
    Douglass Park
    Douglass Park
    location1401 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL 60623location1401 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL 60623
    From $318Avg. price ~ $629Tickets Remaining: 12
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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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Dawes Park
Music Festival Venue
Upcoming Music Festivals: 1
Next Music Festival: Sep 11, 2027
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Douglass Park
Music Festival Venue
Upcoming Music Festivals: 1
Next Music Festival: Sep 17, 2027
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Hutchinson Field Grant Park
Stadium
Upcoming Music Festivals: 1
Next Music Festival: May 29, 2027
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Radius - IL
Music Festival Venue
Upcoming Music Festivals: 2
Next Music Festival: Dec 11, 2026
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Thalia Hall
Music Festival Venue
Upcoming Music Festivals: 2
Next Music Festival: Oct 30, 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.

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Country Festivals

Country music weekends, outdoor concerts, and festival experiences.

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EDM Festivals

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

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Jazz Festivals

Live jazz performances, cultural celebrations, and outdoor stages.

🎙️

Blues Festivals

Classic blues artists, heritage events, and outdoor concerts.

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Pop Festivals

Top artists, chart hits, and large outdoor festivals.

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Hip-Hop Festivals

Rap artists, DJs, and urban music festivals.

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Latin Festivals

Latin music, dance, and cultural celebrations.

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Folk Festivals

Folk music, acoustic artists, and community festivals.

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Indie Festivals

Independent artists, alternative music, and local bands.

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Classical Festivals

Symphony orchestras, opera, and chamber music festivals.

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Christian Music Festivals

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

About Music Festivals

What Music Festivals Can You Find?

Browse more than 7 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