Chicago Music Festivals 2026–2027

Browse music festivals, lineups, tickets, and venues across Chicago and nearby areas.

Updated: September 14, 2026

12 Music Festival Venues

Chicago hosts 26 upcoming music festivals, including rock, country, pop, jazz, EDM, and hip-hop lineups, with tickets starting from $46 and averaging $70, across venues throughout Chicago, IL. Next up: September 17, 2026 at Reggie's Rock Club. Schedules updated as of September 14, 2026.

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Sep
17
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest Late Night: Black Flag
Riot Fest Late Night: Black Flag
Reggie's Rock Club • 400 seats
Reggie's Rock Club
60616, 2109 S. State St. Chicago, IL60616, 2109 S. State St. Chicago, IL, US
From $53Avg. price ~ $70Tickets Remaining: 20
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Sep
17
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest Late Night: Sugar
Riot Fest Late Night: Sugar
Metro Chicago • 1,100 seats
Metro Chicago
60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, US
From $93Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Remaining: 23
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Sep
18
2026
Time TBA
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest: Twenty One Pilots, Tool & Pierce The Veil - 3 Day Pass
Riot Fest: Twenty One Pilots, Tool & Pierce The Veil - 3 Day Pass
Douglass Park
Douglass Park
60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL, US
From $344Avg. price ~ $511Tickets Remaining: 11
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Sep
18
2026
11:00 AM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
High Demand
Riot Fest: Twenty One Pilots, Iggy Pop & Rise Against - Friday
Riot Fest: Twenty One Pilots, Iggy Pop & Rise Against - Friday
Douglass Park
Douglass Park
60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL, US
From $138Avg. price ~ $642Tickets Available: 202
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Sep
18
2026
10:00 PM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest Late Night: Yard Act
Riot Fest Late Night: Yard Act
Cobra Lounge
Cobra Lounge
60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL, US
From $61Avg. price ~ $70Tickets Remaining: 6
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Sep
18
2026
10:00 PM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest Late Night: The Beths
Riot Fest Late Night: The Beths
Concord Music Hall • 1,490 seats
Concord Music Hall
60647, 2047 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL60647, 2047 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL, US
From $146Avg. price ~ $702Tickets Remaining: 12
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Sep
18
2026
10:30 PM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest Late Night: Mariachi El Bronx
Riot Fest Late Night: Mariachi El Bronx
Reggie's Rock Club • 400 seats
Reggie's Rock Club
60616, 2109 S. State St. Chicago, IL60616, 2109 S. State St. Chicago, IL, US
From $46Avg. price ~ $55Tickets Remaining: 16
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Sep
18
2026
11:00 PM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest Late Night: PUP & Destroy Boys
Riot Fest Late Night: PUP & Destroy Boys
Metro Chicago • 1,100 seats
Metro Chicago
60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, US
From $67Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Remaining: 20
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Sep
18
2026
11:00 PM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Riot Fest Late Night: Thrice
Riot Fest Late Night: Thrice
Bottom Lounge
Bottom Lounge
60607, 1375 W. Lake St Chicago, IL60607, 1375 W. Lake St Chicago, IL, US
From $53Avg. price ~ $80Tickets Remaining: 18
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Sep
19
2026
11:00 AM
Sat
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Riot Fest: Tool, Morrissey & Social Distortion - Saturday
Riot Fest: Tool, Morrissey & Social Distortion - Saturday
Douglass Park
Douglass Park
60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL, US
From $123Avg. price ~ $232Tickets Remaining: 26
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Sep
19
2026
10:00 PM
Sat
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Riot Fest Late Night: Mom Jeans
Riot Fest Late Night: Mom Jeans
Bottom Lounge
Bottom Lounge
60607, 1375 W. Lake St Chicago, IL60607, 1375 W. Lake St Chicago, IL, US
From $72Avg. price ~ $83Tickets Remaining: 2
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Sep
19
2026
10:00 PM
Sat
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Riot Fest Late Night: The Bouncing Souls
Riot Fest Late Night: The Bouncing Souls
Cobra Lounge
Cobra Lounge
60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL, US
From $97Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Remaining: 2
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Sep
19
2026
10:00 PM
Sat
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Riot Fest Late Night: Motion City Soundtrack
Riot Fest Late Night: Motion City Soundtrack
Concord Music Hall • 1,490 seats
Concord Music Hall
60647, 2047 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL60647, 2047 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL, US
From $58Avg. price ~ $669Tickets Remaining: 11
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Sep
19
2026
11:00 PM
Sat
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Riot Fest Late Night: Bratmobile
Riot Fest Late Night: Bratmobile
The Empty Bottle
The Empty Bottle
60622, 1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL60622, 1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL, US
From $71Avg. price ~ $98Tickets Remaining: 14
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Sep
19
2026
11:00 PM
Sat
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Best Value
Weekend Event
Riot Fest Late Night: Casa Gogol Records Party
Riot Fest Late Night: Casa Gogol Records Party
Sleeping Village • 300 seats
Sleeping Village
60618, 3734 W Belmont Ave Chicago, IL60618, 3734 W Belmont Ave Chicago, IL, US
From $28Avg. price ~ $32Tickets Remaining: 1
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Sep
19
2026
11:00 PM
Sat
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Riot Fest Late Night: Show Me The Body
Riot Fest Late Night: Show Me The Body
Reggie's Rock Club • 400 seats
Reggie's Rock Club
60616, 2109 S. State St. Chicago, IL60616, 2109 S. State St. Chicago, IL, US
From $47Avg. price ~ $56Tickets Remaining: 16
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Sep
19
2026
11:00 PM
Sat
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Riot Fest Late Night: Alkaline Trio
Riot Fest Late Night: Alkaline Trio
Metro Chicago • 1,100 seats
Metro Chicago
60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, US
From $46Avg. price ~ $59Tickets Remaining: 19
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Sep
20
2026
11:00 AM
Sun
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Riot Fest: Pierce The Veil, Alanis Morissette & Elvis Costello and The Imposters - Sunday
Riot Fest: Pierce The Veil, Alanis Morissette & Elvis Costello and The Imposters - Sunday
Douglass Park
Douglass Park
60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL, US
From $123Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Remaining: 23
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Sep
20
2026
10:00 PM
Sun
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Riot Fest Late Night: The Flatliners
Riot Fest Late Night: The Flatliners
Cobra Lounge
Cobra Lounge
60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL, US
From $44Avg. price ~ $51Tickets Remaining: 1
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Sep
20
2026
11:00 PM
Sun
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Riot Fest Late Night: Pretty Girls Make Graves
Riot Fest Late Night: Pretty Girls Make Graves
The Empty Bottle
The Empty Bottle
60622, 1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL60622, 1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL, US
From $78Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Remaining: 6
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Sep
25
2026
8:00 PM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Boleros de Noche
Boleros de Noche
Harris Theater
Harris Theater
60601, 205 E. Randolph Chicago, IL60601, 205 E. Randolph Chicago, IL, US
From $86Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 242
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Oct
30
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Sanctum Dark Music Festival
Sanctum Dark Music Festival
Thalia Hall • 1,000 seats
Thalia Hall
60608, 1807 S Allport St Chicago, IL60608, 1807 S Allport St Chicago, IL, US
From $72Avg. price ~ $89Tickets Remaining: 10
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Oct
31
2026
7:00 PM
Sat
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Weekend Event
Sanctum Dark Music Festival
Sanctum Dark Music Festival
Thalia Hall • 1,000 seats
Thalia Hall
60608, 1807 S Allport St Chicago, IL60608, 1807 S Allport St Chicago, IL, US
From $78Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Remaining: 10
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Dec
11
2026
9:00 PM
Fri
FESTIVAL / TOUR
Elrow
Elrow
Radius - IL
Radius - IL
60616, 640 W. Cermak Road Chicago, IL60616, 640 W. Cermak Road Chicago, IL, US
From $66Avg. price ~ $76Tickets Remaining: 18
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Explore upcoming music festivals across Chicago and nearby areas. Festival schedules are updated regularly as new events and lineups are announced.

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Music Festival Venues

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Bottom Lounge

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 2

Next Music Festival: Sep 18, 2026

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Cobra Lounge

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 3

Next Music Festival: Sep 18, 2026

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Concord Music Hall

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 2

Next Music Festival: Sep 18, 2026

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Douglass Park

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 4

Next Music Festival: Sep 18, 2026

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Harris Theater

Theatre

Upcoming Music Festivals: 1

Next Music Festival: Sep 25, 2026

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Hutchinson Field Grant Park

Stadium

Upcoming Music Festivals: 1

Next Music Festival: May 29, 2027

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Metro Chicago

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 3

Next Music Festival: Sep 17, 2026

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Radius - IL

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 2

Next Music Festival: Dec 11, 2026

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Reggie's Rock Club

Music Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 3

Next Music Festival: Sep 17, 2026

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Sleeping Village

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 1

Next Music Festival: Sep 19, 2026

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Thalia Hall

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 2

Next Music Festival: Oct 30, 2026

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The Empty Bottle

Music Festival Venue

Upcoming Music Festivals: 2

Next Music Festival: Sep 19, 2026

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Music Festivals by Genre

Find festivals by music genre, audience, or festival experience.

🎸

Rock Festivals

Live bands, outdoor stages, touring rock acts, and festival weekends.

🤠

Country Festivals

Country music weekends, outdoor concerts, and festival experiences.

🎧

EDM Festivals

Electronic music, DJs, dance stages, and light shows.

🎷

Jazz Festivals

Live jazz performances, cultural celebrations, and outdoor stages.

🎙️

Blues Festivals

Classic blues artists, heritage events, and outdoor concerts.

🎤

Pop Festivals

Top artists, chart hits, and large outdoor festivals.

🎧

Hip-Hop Festivals

Rap artists, DJs, and urban music festivals.

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Latin Festivals

Latin music, dance, and cultural celebrations.

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Folk Festivals

Folk music, acoustic artists, and community festivals.

🎵

Indie Festivals

Independent artists, alternative music, and local bands.

🎻

Classical Festivals

Symphony orchestras, opera, and chamber music festivals.

🎶

Christian Music Festivals

Faith-based artists, worship music, and family festivals.

About Music Festivals

What Music Festivals Can You Find?

Browse more than 26 upcoming music festivals featuring major touring festivals, local celebrations, outdoor concerts, multi-day events, and regional music experiences.

Where Are Music Festivals Held?

Music festivals take place in parks, fairgrounds, amphitheaters, stadiums, downtown districts, waterfronts, wineries, resorts, and outdoor entertainment venues throughout Chicago and nearby areas.

When Is Festival Season?

Music festivals happen year-round, with the largest selection typically taking place during spring, summer, and fall.

Popular Music Festivals

🎵 Festival Type	Popular Examples
Rock Festivals	Multi-day rock festivals
Country Festivals	Country music weekends
EDM Festivals	Electronic dance music festivals
Pop Festivals	Mainstream music festivals
Hip-Hop Festivals	Rap and hip-hop events
Jazz Festivals	Jazz celebrations and live performances
Blues Festivals	Blues festivals and heritage events
Folk Festivals	Folk and acoustic music festivals

Music Festivals FAQ

Find answers about music festivals, lineups, tickets, camping, venues, and festival planning.

What music festivals are listed?

Browse 26 upcoming music festivals, including rock, country, jazz, blues, EDM, pop, hip-hop, Latin, folk, and family-friendly festivals across Chicago and nearby areas.

When is music festival season?

Festivals take place throughout the year, with the busiest schedules typically during spring, summer, and fall.

Can I buy festival tickets online?

Many festivals offer general admission, VIP passes, multi-day tickets, parking, camping, and premium experiences.

Are festival lineups updated?

Yes. Artist lineups, schedules, venues, and festival information are updated regularly as organizers announce new performers.

Do festivals offer camping?

Many multi-day music festivals provide camping, RV parking, glamping, and nearby hotel options.

Are family-friendly music festivals available?

Yes. Many festivals include children's activities, family zones, local food vendors, and entertainment suitable for all ages.