{"id":549886,"date":"2026-01-28T19:53:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/549886\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T19:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:53:09","slug":"taste-of-chicago-returns-in-july-as-city-unveils-2026-events-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/549886\/","title":{"rendered":"Taste of Chicago returns in July as city unveils 2026 events calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p data-v-2899190a=\"\"><strong>CHICAGO<\/strong> &#8211; Chicago residents got an early taste of summer Tuesday as city officials announced the 2026 festival calendar, with Taste of Chicago returning to its traditional July dates.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WFLD\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-2899190a=\"\">What we know:<\/p>\n<p data-v-2899190a=\"\">Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the city\u2019s festival season lineup, running from May through the holiday season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-2899190a=\"\">One of the biggest announcements: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/news\/taste-chicago-grant-parkeverything-you-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taste of Chicago<\/a> is back in its original July dates, running Wednesday through Sunday, July 8-12, at Grant Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-2899190a=\"\">Other returning favorites include the Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Air and Water Show, Chicago SummerDance, farmers markets and free outdoor concerts and films in Millennium Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WFLD\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-2899190a=\"\">What they&#8217;re saying:<\/p>\n<p data-v-2899190a=\"\">&#8220;Chicago\u2019s festival season is a celebration of who we are as a city,&#8221; Mayor Johnson said. &#8220;These events bring our neighborhoods together, lift up local artists and businesses, and invite the world to experience the energy that make Chicago an undeniable cultural destination.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WFLD\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-2899190a=\"\">What&#8217;s next:<\/p>\n<p data-v-2899190a=\"\">Chicagoans can mark their calendars for the 2026 schedule below:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WFLD\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-2899190a=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Farmers Markets \u2013 May through Oct.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony &amp; Parade \u2013 May 23<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Chicago Blues Festival \u2013 June 4-7<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Millennium Park Summer Music Series \u2013 June 15 \u2013 Aug. 6<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Millennium Park Summer Film Series \u2013 June 30 \u2013 Aug. 18<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Taste of Chicago \u2013 July 8 \u2013 12<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Chicago Gospel Music Festival \u2013 July 24-25<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Chicago SummerDance \u2013 July -Aug<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Chicago Air and Water Show \u2013 Aug. 15- 16<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Chicago House Musical Festival &amp; Conference \u2013 Aug. 27- 30\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Chicago Jazz Festival \u2013 Sept. 3-6\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">World Music Festival Chicago Sept.25 \u2013 Oct. 4<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Chicago Made Music Showcase Finale \u2013 Oct. 24\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">City Holiday Events \u2013 Multiple dates\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">New Year\u2019s Eve Celebration \u2013 Dec. 31\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-v-2899190a=\"\">For updates and full programming, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/provdrs\/attractions_eventsandexhibitions\/news\/2026\/january\/event_dates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago.gov\/DCASE.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\"><b data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source:<\/b> This article contains information from Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/news\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-2899190a=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/us\/il\/cook-county\/chicago\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-2899190a=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/lifestyle\/things-to-do\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-2899190a=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Things to do<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/lifestyle\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-2899190a=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lifestyle<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/lifestyle\/food-drink\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-2899190a=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food and Drink<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CHICAGO &#8211; 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