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Music Festival Gigs 2026–2027
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Music Festival Gigs 2026–2027


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Manhattan Irish Fest
March 6 - 7, 2026

Manhattan Irish Fest

Downtown, Manhattan, IL

Status: Updated 1/20/2026

A Holiday Celebration organized by Manhattan Irish Fest.
This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $15.
Saint Charles Saint Patrick's Parade
March 14, 2026

Saint Charles Saint Patrick's Parade

Downtown St. Charles, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 1/29/2026

A Parade organized by STC Alliance.
This Illinois Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-2pm.
Yorkville Saint Patricks Celebration
March 14, 2026

Yorkville Saint Patricks Celebration

Downtown Yorkville, Yorkville, IL

Status: Updated 1/29/2026

A Parade organized by Yorkville Saint Patricks Celebration.
This Illinois Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-12pm.
The Lake County Film Festival
March 5 - 16, 2026

The Lake County Film Festival

The College Of Lake County, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 11/5/2025

A Film Festival organized by The Lake County Film Festival.
This Illinois Film Festival will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 4 stages with International talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $1 - $10.
West Fest
March 21, 2026

West Fest

Lincoln-Way West H.S., New Lenox, IL

Status: Updated 10/10/2025

A Craft Show organized by Lincoln-Way West Music Boosters.
This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. Admission tickets are $3.
Maple Syrup Festival
March 21 - 22, 2026

Maple Syrup Festival

Touch of Nature Environmental Center, Makanda, IL

Status: Updated 2/17/2026

A Specialty-Theme Event organized by Touch of Nature Environmental Center.
This Illinois Specialty-Theme Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-4pm.
Lombard Outdoor Vintage Day
March 29, 2026

Lombard Outdoor Vintage Day

Park Ave, Lombard, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Vintage organized by Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
This Illinois Vintage will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-5pm.
Boneyard Arts Festival
April 10 - 12, 2026

Boneyard Arts Festival

Various venues, Champaign, IL

Status: Updated 1/29/2026

An Art Show organized by 40 North / 88 West.
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-9pm; Sat 4pm-2am; Sun 9am-2am.
One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale Chicago
April 24 - 26, 2026

One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale Chicago

The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/5/2025

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.
Finders Spring Market
May 2, 2026

Finders Spring Market

Progress City USA, Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 11/20/2025

A Vintage organized by Finders Market.
This Illinois Vintage will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. Admission tickets are $5.
Lebanon May Market
May 2, 2026

Lebanon May Market

Downtown, Lebanon, IL

Status: Updated 11/21/2025

A Marketplace Expo organized by Lebanon Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.
Lilac Times Arts & Crafts Fair
May 3, 2026

Lilac Times Arts & Crafts Fair

Downtown Lombard, Lombard, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Craft Show organized by Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm.
Art on the Square
May 15 - 17, 2026

Art on the Square

Public Square, Belleville, IL

Status: Updated 10/8/2025

An Art Show organized by Art on the Square.
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-9pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include kids' hands-on activities.
Chocolate Fest
May 15 - 17, 2026

Chocolate Fest

Long Grove Historic Village, Long Grove, IL

Status: Updated 1/29/2026

A Specialty-Theme Event organized by Historic Downtown Long Grove.
This Illinois Specialty-Theme Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include children's activities.
Rhubarb Festival
May 17, 2026

Rhubarb Festival

Small Memorial Park, Kankakee, IL

Status: Updated 1/23/2026

A Festival organized by Kankakee County Museum.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: dime toss, kids zone, museum tours, pie eating contest, rhubarb pies and jams for sale.
Summer Camp Music Festival
May 22 - 24, 2026

Summer Camp Music Festival

Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, IL

Status: Updated 3/31/2025

A Music Festival organized by Summer Camp Music Festival.
This Illinois Music Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 7 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sun 8am-4am. Admission tickets are $75 - $400. This event will also include: kids' camp, nonprofit & permaculture workshops, live art, carnival rides.
Streator Park Fest
May 22 - 24, 2026

Streator Park Fest

Streator City Park, Streator, IL

Status: Updated 2/6/2026

A Festival organized by Light Up Streator.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: entertainment on stage, magic show, saftey demonstrations.
McHs Spring Festival
May 23 - 24, 2026

McHs Spring Festival

Macoupin County Historical Society, Carlinville, IL

Status: Updated 11/12/2025

A Reenactment Event organized by Macoupin County Historical Society.
This Illinois Reenactment Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: pony rides, antique tractor parade.
Barrington Art Festival
May 23 - 24, 2026

Barrington Art Festival

Cook and Station Streets, Barrington, IL

Status: Updated 12/3/2025

An Art Show organized by Amdur Productions, Inc..
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include kid's art activities.
Do-Division Street Fest
May 29 - 31, 2026

Do-Division Street Fest

Division Street Between Damen and Leavitt, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/27/2026

A Festival organized by West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
Bellson Music Fest
June 6, 2026

Bellson Music Fest

RB&W Park, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

A Music Festival organized by City of Rock Falls, IL -Tourism Department.
This Illinois Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-9:30pm. This event will also include drum clinic with steve smith (legendary drummer for band journey) at 11am.
Mount Vernon Brewers Fest - June
June 6, 2026

Mount Vernon Brewers Fest - June

9th Street, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/23/2026

A Festival organized by Mount Vernon Festivals, Inc..
This Illinois Festival will have homegrown products exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-4pm.
Wells Street Art Festival
June 13 - 14, 2026

Wells Street Art Festival

Wells Street & North Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/22/2025

A Festival organized by Special Events Management.
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-9pm. This event will also include silent art auction.
RAW - Riverside Arts Weekend
June 13 - 14, 2026

RAW - Riverside Arts Weekend

Guthrie Park, Riverside, IL

Status: Updated 2/5/2026

An Art Show organized by D & W Events, Inc..
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm.
Daisy Days Festival
June 19 - 20, 2026

Daisy Days Festival

Downtown Clarendon hills, Clarendon Hills, IL

Status: Updated 2/9/2026

A Festival organized by Clarendon Hills Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 11am-9pm.
Five Points Washington Community Art Fair
June 20, 2026

Five Points Washington Community Art Fair

Five Points Washington, Washington, IL

Status: Updated 2/18/2026

A Craft Show organized by Five Points Washington.
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
Malta Days Festival
June 26 - 27, 2026

Malta Days Festival

Lion's Park, Malta, IL

Status: Updated 2/27/2026

A Festival organized by Village of Malta - Malta Days Committee.
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6:30am-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm. This event will also include: music, car show, 5k, bounce houses, food trucks, obstacle courses, fireworks, kids shows.
Midsummer Arts Faire
June 26 - 28, 2026

Midsummer Arts Faire

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

An Art Show organized by Midsummer Arts Faire Quincy, IL Arts Festival.
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5:30pm-9:30pm; Sat 10pm-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm. This event will also include: professional dancers, fine art demonstrators, hands on art activities.
Logan Square Arts Festival
June 26 - 28, 2026

Logan Square Arts Festival

Logan Square Centennial Monument, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/9/2025

A Music Festival organized by Criterion Productions, LLC.
This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include kids area; pet area.
Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair
June 27 - 28, 2026

Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair

Naper Settlement, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 1/15/2026

An Art Show organized by Naperville Woman's Club.
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: empty bowls benefit, artist reception, $2500 in cash prizes, entertainement.
Eats 'N' Beats - Independence Day Celebration
July 2, 2026

Eats 'N' Beats - Independence Day Celebration

RB&W District, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

A Food Festival organized by City of Rock Falls, IL -Tourism Department.
This Illinois Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-10:30pm.
Market Days - Salute to Freedom July
July 4, 2026

Market Days - Salute to Freedom July

Mt. Vernon Outland Airport, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/23/2026

A Marketplace Expo organized by Mount Vernon Festivals, Inc..
This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-10pm. This event will also include: special events, fireworks, entertainment.
Dixon Petunia Festival
July 2 - 5, 2026

Dixon Petunia Festival

Downtown Dixon, Dixon, IL

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

A Festival organized by Dixon Petunia Festival.
This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $15 - $35. This event will also include: fireworks, parade.
Byronfest
July 10 - 12, 2026

Byronfest

Downtown, Byron, IL

Status: Updated 10/15/2025

A Festival organized by Byron Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $tba. This event will also include: carnival, parade, bag tournament and more.
Eats 'N' Beats @ the District
July 18, 2026

Eats 'N' Beats @ the District

RB&W Park, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

A Food Festival organized by City of Rock Falls, IL -Tourism Department.
This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles and flea market exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-10pm.
Ravenswood on Tap
July 18 - 19, 2026

Ravenswood on Tap

Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

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 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-6pm.
Glenview Art League Summer Art Fair
July 18 - 19, 2026

Glenview Art League Summer Art Fair

Lyon School Grounds, Glenview, IL

Status: Updated 1/28/2026

An Art Show organized by Glenview Art League.
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' area, music, food, silent auction.
Wicker Park Festival
July 24 - 26, 2026

Wicker Park Festival

Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

A Festival organized by Criterion Productions, LLC.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
Art at the Glen
July 25 - 26, 2026

Art at the Glen

Glen Town Center, Glenview, IL

Status: Updated 11/13/2025

An Art Show organized by Amdur Productions, Inc..
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Eats 'N' Beats W/ Free Fall
August 8, 2026

Eats 'N' Beats W/ Free Fall

RB&W District Park, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

A Festival Concert organized by City of Rock Falls, IL -Tourism Department.
This Illinois Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-10pm.
StreatorFest
August 6 - 9, 2026

StreatorFest

North Point Plaza Field, Streator, IL

Status: Updated 10/11/2025

A Festival organized by Streator Fest Committee.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 5pm-11:30pm; Sat 1pm-11:30pm; Sun 1pm-10pm. This event will also include: national music acts, big carnival midway, and biggest fireworks display in downstate illin.
Krape Park Art Walk
August 15, 2026

Krape Park Art Walk

Krape Park, Freeport, IL

Status: Updated 2/4/2026

An Art Show organized by Freeport Park District.
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include kids art center with activities.
Taylor Street Festa Italiana
August 13 - 16, 2026

Taylor Street Festa Italiana

Little Italy - Taylor Street, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/12/2026

A Festival organized by Onesti Entertainment.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: carnival, games, magicians, cocktails.
Montgomery Fest
August 14 - 16, 2026

Montgomery Fest

Montgomery Park, Montgomery, IL

Status: Updated 11/12/2025

A Festival organized by Village of Montgomery.
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-9:30pm. This event will also include: parade, family fest.
Illinois State Fair
August 13 - 23, 2026

Illinois State Fair

Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

Status: Updated 11/4/2025

A State Fair organized by Illinois State Fairgrounds.
This Illinois State Fair will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 14 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $3 - $7.
Art in the Park
August 29, 2026

Art in the Park

RB&W Riverfront Park, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

An Art Show organized by City of Rock Falls, IL -Tourism Department.
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
Dekalb Corn Fest
August 28 - 30, 2026

Dekalb Corn Fest

Downtown DeKalb, Dekalb, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Festival organized by Dekalb Corn Fest, Inc..
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 86 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: sound stage, carnival, car show, local vendors.
Lombard Farmers Market
May 19 - October 6, 2026

Lombard Farmers Market

Downtown Lombard, Lombard, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Farmers Market organized by Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Logan Square Outdoor Farmers Market
May 10 - October 25, 2026

Logan Square Outdoor Farmers Market

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/16/2026

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.
Friday's Food & Art: May - November
May 1 - November 6, 2026

Friday's Food & Art: May - November

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/23/2026

A Festival organized by Mount Vernon Festivals, Inc..
This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: food, art, entertainment.
 
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