Music, Concerts Events in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Country Music Festival: A little bit of country in the big city

Chicago Country Music Festival: A little bit of country in the big city This annual country music fest attracts thousands of fans to Grant Park with big name acts, dancing, kids activities and a whole lot more. Read More >>

Celtic Fest Chicago: A jig of a good time

Celtic Fest Chicago: A jig of a good time This annual Grant Park festival features live music, dancing, competitions and demonstrations dedicated to all things Irish and Scottish. Read More >>

Bucktown Arts Festival

Bucktown Arts Festival There's a reason the Bucktown Arts Fest has been a popular Chicago draw for 24 years. This two-day event attracts more than 180 artists from across the country and provides great food and entertainment. Read More >>

Chicago Jazz Festival: Big bands in the big city

Chicago Jazz Festival: Big bands in the big city The most extensive free jazz festival in the world kicks off on Labor Day weekend, with tributes to the greats and performances by jazz masters from around the globe. Read More >>

¡Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival: A sizzling summer fiesta

¡Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival: A sizzling summer fiesta This summer marks the 21st anniversary of the city's Latin music festival, featuring an exciting line-up of local and international acts over two days in Grant Park. Read More >>

Chicago Air & Water Show: A surefire summer spectacle

Chicago Air & Water Show: A surefire summer spectacle The largest spectator event in the country, the annual air show wows more than 2 million fans with aerial acrobatics and amazing stunts, with the Chicago skyline as a backdrop. Read More >>

Annual World Music Festival: Chicago 2009

Annual World Music Festival: Chicago 2009 The "World is a Stage" for Chicago's Annual World Music Festival 2009. The fest is the largest of its kind in the U.S. Read More >>

Redmoon puppet fantasy runs through June 28

Redmoon puppet fantasy runs through June 28 Theater on the Lake with its open-air setting is the perfect place to experience Redmoon's "Once Upon A Time (or The Secret Language of Birds.)" Read More >>

Adler Planetarium marks moon landing's 40th anniversary

Adler Planetarium marks moon landing's 40th anniversary Journey back to that historic moment of the moon landing on July 20, 1969, and celebrate with the Adler Planetarium in its "One Small Step: Apollo 11 40th Anniversary" exhibit recalling the nine-day flight and the lunar landing. Read More >>

MP3 II: A photo exhibit off the beaten art path

MP3 II: A photo exhibit off the beaten art path MP3 II at the Museum of Contemporary Photography is sure to challenge and entertain visitors with works by creative emerging artists in the Midwest. Read More >>

Venetian Night: Italian charm closer to home

Venetian Night: Italian charm closer to home This free annual event - modeled on Venice's famed boat parades - attracts more than 600,000 sightseers to the lovely Chicago lake front for fireworks and festivities. Read More >>

Rush Hour Concert Series: a time to unwind

Rush Hour Concert Series: a time to unwind Slow down and take in the opportunity to hear a little hip-hop poetry and a bit of Gershwin at the Rush Hour Concerts series. Read More >>

Father's Day Classic Car Show rolls in June 21

Father's Day Classic Car Show rolls in June 21 Oakbrook Center's 41st annual Father's Day Classic Car Show will appeal to the whole family, with more than 100 vintage cars set among beautiful gardens, shops and restaurants. Read More >>

23rd Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games

23rd Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games Dust off your kilt and whet your appetite for some haggis. It's time for the Highland Games on June 19–20. Read More >>

Printer's Row Lit Fest: a gathering for the bookish

Printer's Row Lit Fest: a gathering for the bookish Voracious readers, unite! The Printer's Row Lit Fest on June 6–7 is a bookworm's utopia. Read More >>

The Bandits vs. The Flyers: a battle of the sexes

The Bandits vs. The Flyers: a battle of the sexes Men of the minor league take on Chicago's Women's slow-pitch softball team in what is billed as "The Battle of the Sexes." Read More >>

Chicago Philharmonic ends season with Mozart

Chicago Philharmonic ends season with Mozart Hear a little night music at Northwestern's Pick-Staiger Hall as the critically acclaimed Chicago Philharmonic wraps up its season with Mozart. Read More >>

Clown Pub Crawl: wacky fun for a good cause

Clown Pub Crawl: wacky fun for a good cause Get a red nose even before you start drinking on the June 6 Clown for Chi-Town Pub Crawl. Read More >>

Chicago Folk & Roots Festival hits town July 11-12

Chicago Folk & Roots Festival hits town July 11-12 Whether it be a fiddle contest or the squeeze of an accordion, the Chicago Folk & Roots Festival offers great music from all cultures. Read More >>

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival: free classics weekly

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival: free classics weekly Weekly showings of classic films offer Chicago movie buffs free entertainment throughout the summer season. Read More >>

Windy City Rollers hit the rink May 30

Windy City Rollers hit the rink May 30 Faster than the speed of light, the Windy City Rollers bring roller derby home. Read More >>

Chicago Blues Festival: Let the jamming begin

Chicago Blues Festival: Let the jamming begin The largest free Blues festival in the world attracts hundreds of thousands annually with legendary performers and powerful tributes. Read More >>

Bike Chicago: Benefit the city and yourself

Bike Chicago: Benefit the city and yourself More than 100 events throughout the summer promote biking as a way to get in shape, save money and make Chicago a greener city. Read More >>

Taste of Chicago: 10 days of food and fun

Taste of Chicago: 10 days of food and fun The top summer festival draw, Taste of Chicago packs patrons in with terrific food, top-notch musical performances and entertainment everyone can enjoy. Read More >>

Edvard Munch works on display at The Art Insitute

Edvard Munch works on display at The Art Insitute Although known for dark, angst-ridden paintings, Edvard Munch had a brighter side. He loved painting nature, as well. Read More >>

Chamber Soloists plan free performance

Chamber Soloists plan free performance Hear Chicago Symphony Orchestra members perform as the Chamber Soloists of Chicago free May 16 in the beautiful Grainger Ballroom within Symphony Center. Read More >>

Gordon Parks photos on exhibit at Northwestern

Gordon Parks photos on exhibit at Northwestern Northwestern University's The Mary and Leigh Block Museum presents the riveting black and white photographs of Gordon Parks in their newest exhibit; Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon Parks. Read More >>

Artropolis festival celebrates art in the city May 1-4

Artropolis festival celebrates art in the city May 1-4 Artropolis, a four-day Chicago festival May 1-4, attracts art and artists from around the world. From modern art to antiques, theater to dance, there's something for every art lover. Read More >>

Celebration awaits Art Institute's new Modern Wing

Celebration awaits Art Institute's new Modern Wing Art lovers have reason to celebrate May 16: The new Modern Wing of The Art Institute of Chicago, a project 10 years in the making, will finally open its doors. To mark the day, the museum will offer free admission, with musical programs and events throughout. Read More >>

Long Grove Chocolate Fest: a sweet time May 1-3

Long Grove Chocolate Fest: a sweet time May 1-3 This historic Illinois village attracts loads of sweets lovers with its annual festival dedicated to all things chocolate. Read More >>

Buckminster Fuller exhibition comes to the MCA

Buckminster Fuller exhibition comes to the MCA Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art highlights the works of visionary architect and inventor Buckminster Fuller. Read More >>