{"id":89647,"date":"2025-07-24T21:32:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T21:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/89647\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T21:32:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T21:32:10","slug":"chicago-festivals-this-weekend-through-the-end-of-the-summer-nbc-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/89647\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago festivals this weekend through the end of the summer \u2013 NBC Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is well underway, but it&#8217;s not too late to take advantage of all the iconic festivals Chicago has to offer. <\/p>\n<p>From legendary music festivals like Lollapalooza to community-focused street fests, there&#8217;s no shortage of opportunities to get outside and enjoy live music, art and food at celebrations across the city. <\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a round up of Chicago festivals to make the most of the rest of the summer. <\/p>\n<p>Chicago festivals this weekend<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taste of Lincoln Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: July 25-26<\/p>\n<p>Where: Intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Fullerton Avenue<\/p>\n<p>Who: 16 Candles, Lady Loomis and <a href=\"https:\/\/tasteoflincolnchicago.com\/entertainment-lineup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wicker Park Fest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: July 25-27<\/p>\n<p>Where: North Milwaukee Avenue<\/p>\n<p>Who: Hotline TNT, Letters To Cleo and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickerparkbucktown.com\/wicker-park-fest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chinatown Summer Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: July 26-27<\/p>\n<p>Where: Wentworth Avenue from Cermak Road to 24th Street<\/p>\n<p>Who: Hello Weekend, martial arts demonstrations, dance competitions and <a href=\"https:\/\/ccc-foundation.org\/summer-fair\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chicago festivals in August<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lollapalooza<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: July 31 \u2013 Aug. 3<\/p>\n<p>Where: Grant Park<\/p>\n<p>Who: Sabrina Carpenter, Luke Combs, Twice and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lollapalooza.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fiesta del Sol<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: July 31 \u2013 Aug. 3<\/p>\n<p>Where: Cermak Road<\/p>\n<p>What: Art expo, La Misa del Pueblo and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiestadelsol.org\/festival\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jeff Fest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Aug. 1-2<\/p>\n<p>Where: 4822 N. Long Ave.<\/p>\n<p>Who: Lucky Boys Confusion, Loudernow and <a href=\"https:\/\/chicagoevents.com\/event\/jeff-fest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Northalsted Market Days<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Aug. 8-10<\/p>\n<p>Where: Intersection of Halsted Street and Belmont Avenue to Halsted Street and Addison Street<\/p>\n<p>Who: Keke Palmer, David Archuleta and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/northalsted.com\/main-events\/northalsted-market-days\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Aug. 15-17<\/p>\n<p>Where: Morse Avenue and Glenwood Avenue<\/p>\n<p>Who: Over 130\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gaaf2025.artcall.org\/pages\/participating-artists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">artists<\/a>\u00a0and performers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chicago Air and Water Show<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Aug. 16-17<\/p>\n<p>Where: North Avenue Beach and along the lakefront<\/p>\n<p>What: Performances from aircrafts, boats, divers and parachuters<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Great American Lobster Fest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Aug. 16-17<\/p>\n<p>Where: Navy Pier<\/p>\n<p>Who: Menu to be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/americanlobsterfest.com\/menu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">announced<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Edison Park Fest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Aug. 22-24<\/p>\n<p>Where: North Olmsted Avenue<\/p>\n<p>Who: ARRA, AFTER PARTY and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edisonparkfest.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lakeview Taco Fest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Aug. 22-24<\/p>\n<p>Where: 3500 North Southport Avenue<\/p>\n<p>Who: Starlight City, Hello Weekend and <a href=\"https:\/\/chicagoevents.com\/event\/lakeview-taco-fest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chicago House Music Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Aug. 23<\/p>\n<p>Where: Millennium Park<\/p>\n<p>Who: Lineup to be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/articles\/festivals-special-events\/chicago-house-music-festival\/#chicago-house-music-festival-schedule\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">announced<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>West Loop Art Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Aug. 23-24<\/p>\n<p>Where: Fulton Street from Aberdeen Street to Peoria Street<\/p>\n<p>Who: Lineup to be announced<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chicago Jazz Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Aug. 28-31<\/p>\n<p>Where: Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park<\/p>\n<p>Who: Monty Alexander, Kermit Ruffins and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/chicago_jazz_festival5.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arc Music Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Aug. 29-31<\/p>\n<p>Where: Union Park<\/p>\n<p>Who: Adam Beyer, Adriatique and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/arcmusicfestival.com\/lineup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>North Coast Music Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Aug. 29-31<\/p>\n<p>Where: SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview<\/p>\n<p>Who: Apashe, ATLiens and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/northcoastfestival.com\/music\/lineup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taste of Polonia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Aug. 29\u2013September 1<\/p>\n<p>Where: 5216 West Lawrence Avenue<\/p>\n<p>Who: The Polkaholics, Heart 2 Heartbreaker and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/topchicago.org\/tribute-stage-2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chicago festivals in September<\/p>\n<p><strong>Retro on Roscoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Sept. 5-7<\/p>\n<p>Where: 2000 West Roscoe Street<\/p>\n<p>Who: To be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/chicagoevents.com\/event\/retro-on-roscoe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">announced<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taste of Chicago<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: September 5-7<\/p>\n<p>Where: Grant Park<\/p>\n<p>Who: Lupe Fiasco, JoJo and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/articles\/festivals-special-events\/taste-of-chicago-overview\/#overview\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>German-American Oktoberfest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Sept. 5-7<\/p>\n<p>Where: 4521 North Lincoln Avenue<\/p>\n<p>Who: Various performers and vendors<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edgewater Music Fest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Sept. 5-7<\/p>\n<p>Where: Edgewater<\/p>\n<p>Who: Ric Wilson, Foxy Shazam and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgewater.org\/edgewater-music-fest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Printers Row Lit Fest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Sept. 6-7<\/p>\n<p>Where: South Dearborn Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street<\/p>\n<p>Who: Schedule to be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/printersrowlitfest.org\/schedule-grid-2024\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">announced<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sundays on State<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Sept. 7, Oct. 5<\/p>\n<p>Where: State Street from Randolph Street to Jackson Street<\/p>\n<p>Who: Chachi Guerrero, Chicago Latin Groove and <a href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/events\/sundays-on-state\/september-7-performances-and-classes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ravenswood Art Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Sept. 13-14<\/p>\n<p>Where: Ravenswood Industrial Corridor, Lawrence Avenue to Irving Park Road<\/p>\n<p>Who: To be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ravenswoodchicago.org\/signature-events\/ravenswood-artwalk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">announced<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>El Grito Chicago<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Sept. 13-14<\/p>\n<p>Where: Grant Park<\/p>\n<p>Who: Oscar Maydon, La Adictiva and <a href=\"https:\/\/elgritochicago.com\/lineup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Riot Fest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Sept. 19-21<\/p>\n<p>Where: Douglass Park<\/p>\n<p>Who: blink-182, Weezer and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/riotfest.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chicago Gourmet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Sept. 25-28<\/p>\n<p>Where: Harris Theater Rooftop, Millennium Park<\/p>\n<p>What: Schedule available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagogourmet.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>World Music Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Sept. 26\u2013Oct. 5<\/p>\n<p>Where: Various locations<\/p>\n<p>Who: To be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/articles\/festivals-special-events\/world-music-festival-chicago\/#%E2%80%9Dworldmusic%E2%80%9D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">announced<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hyde Park Jazz Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When: Sept. 27-28<\/p>\n<p>Where: Hyde Park<\/p>\n<p>Who: Lineup available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydeparkjazzfestival.org\/hpjf2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Summer is well underway, but it&#8217;s not too late to take advantage of all the iconic festivals Chicago&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":89648,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5124],"tags":[960,5386,1818,56228],"class_list":{"0":"post-89647","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-chicago","8":"tag-chicago","9":"tag-il","10":"tag-illinois","11":"tag-things-to-do-in-chicago"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114910353349015723","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89647","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89647"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89647\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/89648"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89647"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=89647"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=89647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}