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Music Festival Gigs 2026–2027
Cities / Towns
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Music Festival Gigs 2026–2027

Illinois Cities and Towns

Algonquin, Arcola, Arlington Heights, Arthur, Barrington, Berwyn, Bloomingdale, Bloomington, Bolingbrook, Brookfield, Carlinville, Chicago, Collinsville, Crete, Decatur, Dekalb, Des Plaines, Dixon, Duquoin, Dwight, Elgin, Fairview Heights, Frankfort, Geneva, Gibson City, Grayslake, Highland Park, Highwood, Huntley, Jerseyville, Kewanee, La Grange, Lake Forest, Lombard, Long Grove, Loves Park, Macomb, Manteno, Maple Park, Millstadt, Mokena, Monee, Morris, Morton, Mount Pulaski, Mount Vernon, Mundelein, Murphysboro, Naperville, Niles, Normal, Olney, Oregon, Orion, Park Forest, Pekin, Peoria, Rock Falls, Rock Island, Rockford, Sandwich, Schaumburg, Smithfield, South Elgin, Springfield, Thornton, Warrenville, West Dundee, Wheaton, Whittington, Wood Dale, Woodstock, Yorkville

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Edgewater Music Fest
August 28 - 30, 2026

Edgewater Music Fest

5800-5930 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2026

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A Festival organized by Criterion Productions, LLC.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
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Bucktown Arts Fest
August 29 - 30, 2026

Bucktown Arts Fest

Holstein Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

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An Art Show organized by Bucktown Arts Fest.
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: 3 stages, food vendors, performers, kids area and more.
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Chicago Jazz Festival
September 3 - 6, 2026

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

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A Jazz Music Festival organized by Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
This Illinois Jazz Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
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Taste of Polonia Festival
September 4 - 7, 2026

Taste of Polonia Festival

Copernicus Center, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/2/2026

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An Ethnic Festival organized by Copernicus Center.
This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4:30pm-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 11:30am-10:30pm; Mon 11:30am-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $45. This event will also include: casino, vodka tastings, craft beer tent, art exhibits, kid's area with loads of fun.
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African Festival of the Arts
September 5 - 7, 2026

African Festival of the Arts

Sunken Garden at DuSable Museum, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

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An Ethnic Music Festival organized by Africa International House USA Inc..
This Illinois Ethnic Music Festival will have crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-10pm; Sun-Mon 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $100.
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Printers Row Lit Fest
September 12 - 13, 2026

Printers Row Lit Fest

Printers Row, Dearborn, Ida B Wells & Polk, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/28/2026

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A Festival organized by Printers Row Lit Fest.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Retro on Roscoe
September 18 - 20, 2026

Retro on Roscoe

Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/29/2026

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A Festival organized by Chicago Special Events Management.
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $15.
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Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
September 19 - 20, 2026

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Along Broadway, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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An Art Show organized by Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Art Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-7pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $5.
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Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey
September 26, 2026

Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey

Kings Dining & Entertainment, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 7/18/2026

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A Festival organized by Social Scene.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $85. This event will also include chicago food & drink festivals.
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Jsvfest (Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Fest)
September 25 - 27, 2026

Jsvfest (Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Fest)

Union Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 8/24/2026

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A Food Festival organized by Martins' International Foundation.
This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $100.
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Hyde Park Jazz Fest
September 26 - 27, 2026

Hyde Park Jazz Fest

Hyde Park & Various Locations, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 7/27/2026

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A Jazz Music Festival organized by Chicago Special Events Management.
This Illinois Jazz Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 10 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-12 midnight; Sun 1pm-7pm.
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Randolph Street Market - September
September 26 - 27, 2026

Randolph Street Market - September

1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 8/24/2026

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An Antiques Collectibles Show organized by Image Pilots.
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $25. This event will also include: anything novel and interesting, walk around, kids' activities, demos, etc.
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World Music Festival Chicago
September 25 - October 4, 2026

World Music Festival Chicago

Various Venues, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/20/2026

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A World Music Festival organized by Chicago Cultural Center.
This Illinois World Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 20 stages with International and National talent and the hours will be .
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Apple Fest
October 2 - 4, 2026

Apple Fest

Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/5/2026

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A Holiday Celebration organized by Big Buzz Idea Group.
This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: dog costume contest, pet parade, demonstrations, kids area.
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Logan Square Outdoor Farmers Market
May 10 - October 25, 2026

Logan Square Outdoor Farmers Market

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/16/2026

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A Farmers Market organized by Logan Square Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and 75 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include "little peas" kids events.
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Chicago Music Awards
December 13, 2026

Chicago Music Awards

TBA, Chicago, IL Or Online at

Status: Updated 7/13/2026

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A Festival Concert organized by Martins' International Foundation.
This Illinois Festival Concert will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $100.
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One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale Chicago
April 30 - May 2, 2027

One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale Chicago

The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/11/2026

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An Art Show organized by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc..
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $12 - $80.
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