Chicago’s summer music series features Grammy winner Matt B and a Juneteenth celebration at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
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May 14, 2026
Chicago’s much-anticipated free summer concert series at Millennium Park is set to return next month, and this year it will showcase a mix of music from both iconic and up-and-coming musicians at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
This year’s lineup includes Chicago DJ Ca$h Era, the Atlanta hip-hop group Arrested Development, and Sheila E., known for her collaboration with Prince and often hailed as the “Queen of Percussion” for her adept drumming skills.
This year’s concerts will run on Monday and Thursday nights from June 15 to August 6, according to the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
The series will kick off with a performance by Stanford-educated Puerto Rican rapper Linda Sol, who will open for Arrested Development. It will conclude with a performance by South Side-born rapper Matt B, who won a Grammy in 2025 for a collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic.
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Here’s the full 2026 Millennium Park summer music lineup:
- Thursday, August 6: GRAMMY Legacies and Looking Ahead feat. Lila Iké, Matt B, DJ Blair Elise
- Monday, June 15: Arrested Development, Linda Sol, DJ Ca$h Era
- Thursday, June 18: Let the Spirit Out! A Jubilant Celebration of Juneteenth with D-Composed and Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, with special guests Nona Hendryx and David Murray
- Monday, June 22: Sheila E., Melody Angel, DJ Larz Natural
- Thursday, June 25: Patrice Rushen, Sparklmami, DJ Shon Dervis
- Monday, June 29: Sir Chloe, Venus & the Flytraps, DJ Jill Hopkins
- Thursday, July 16: Marcos Valle, Daniel Villarreal, DJ Clark Quente
- Monday, July 27: Aterciopelados, La Rosa Noir, Lumpen Radio DJs
- Monday, August 3: The Budos Band, Zeshan B, Radius