Summer is well underway, but it’s not too late to take advantage of all the iconic festivals Chicago has to offer.
From legendary music festivals like Lollapalooza to community-focused street fests, there’s no shortage of opportunities to get outside and enjoy live music, art and food at celebrations across the city.
Here’s a round up of Chicago festivals to make the most of the rest of the summer.
Chicago festivals this weekend
Taste of Lincoln Avenue
When: July 25-26
Where: Intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Fullerton Avenue
Who: 16 Candles, Lady Loomis and more
Wicker Park Fest
When: July 25-27
Where: North Milwaukee Avenue
Who: Hotline TNT, Letters To Cleo and more
Chinatown Summer Fair
When: July 26-27
Where: Wentworth Avenue from Cermak Road to 24th Street
Who: Hello Weekend, martial arts demonstrations, dance competitions and more
Chicago festivals in August
Lollapalooza
When: July 31 – Aug. 3
Where: Grant Park
Who: Sabrina Carpenter, Luke Combs, Twice and more
Fiesta del Sol
When: July 31 – Aug. 3
Where: Cermak Road
What: Art expo, La Misa del Pueblo and more
Jeff Fest
When: Aug. 1-2
Where: 4822 N. Long Ave.
Who: Lucky Boys Confusion, Loudernow and more
Northalsted Market Days
When: Aug. 8-10
Where: Intersection of Halsted Street and Belmont Avenue to Halsted Street and Addison Street
Who: Keke Palmer, David Archuleta and more
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest
When: Aug. 15-17
Where: Morse Avenue and Glenwood Avenue
Who: Over 130 artists and performers
Chicago Air and Water Show
When: Aug. 16-17
Where: North Avenue Beach and along the lakefront
What: Performances from aircrafts, boats, divers and parachuters
The Great American Lobster Fest
When: Aug. 16-17
Where: Navy Pier
Who: Menu to be announced
Edison Park Fest
When: Aug. 22-24
Where: North Olmsted Avenue
Who: ARRA, AFTER PARTY and more
Lakeview Taco Fest
When: Aug. 22-24
Where: 3500 North Southport Avenue
Who: Starlight City, Hello Weekend and more
Chicago House Music Festival
When: Aug. 23
Where: Millennium Park
Who: Lineup to be announced
West Loop Art Festival
When: Aug. 23-24
Where: Fulton Street from Aberdeen Street to Peoria Street
Who: Lineup to be announced
Chicago Jazz Festival
When: Aug. 28-31
Where: Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park
Who: Monty Alexander, Kermit Ruffins and more
Arc Music Festival
When: Aug. 29-31
Where: Union Park
Who: Adam Beyer, Adriatique and more
North Coast Music Festival
When: Aug. 29-31
Where: SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview
Who: Apashe, ATLiens and more
Taste of Polonia
When: Aug. 29–September 1
Where: 5216 West Lawrence Avenue
Who: The Polkaholics, Heart 2 Heartbreaker and more
Chicago festivals in September
Retro on Roscoe
When: Sept. 5-7
Where: 2000 West Roscoe Street
Who: To be announced
Taste of Chicago
When: September 5-7
Where: Grant Park
Who: Lupe Fiasco, JoJo and more
German-American Oktoberfest
When: Sept. 5-7
Where: 4521 North Lincoln Avenue
Who: Various performers and vendors
Edgewater Music Fest
When: Sept. 5-7
Where: Edgewater
Who: Ric Wilson, Foxy Shazam and more
Printers Row Lit Fest
When: Sept. 6-7
Where: South Dearborn Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street
Who: Schedule to be announced
Sundays on State
When: Sept. 7, Oct. 5
Where: State Street from Randolph Street to Jackson Street
Who: Chachi Guerrero, Chicago Latin Groove and more
Ravenswood Art Walk
When: Sept. 13-14
Where: Ravenswood Industrial Corridor, Lawrence Avenue to Irving Park Road
Who: To be announced
El Grito Chicago
When: Sept. 13-14
Where: Grant Park
Who: Oscar Maydon, La Adictiva and more
Riot Fest
When: Sept. 19-21
Where: Douglass Park
Who: blink-182, Weezer and more
Chicago Gourmet
When: Sept. 25-28
Where: Harris Theater Rooftop, Millennium Park
What: Schedule available here
World Music Festival
When: Sept. 26–Oct. 5
Where: Various locations
Who: To be announced
Hyde Park Jazz Festival
When: Sept. 27-28
Where: Hyde Park
Who: Lineup available here