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The best Chicago music festivals to rock out at

Explore the best summer music festivals in Chicago—from Lollapalooza to Pitchfork to Riot Fest.

Jeffy Mai
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Jeffy Mai
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There's nothing quite like Chicago's festival season, which brings a full roster of musical acts to town from May through September. Not sure where to start? Kick things off with reggaeton-focused Sueños Music Festival over Memorial Day weekend, or head to West Town for Do Division Street Fest in early June. As summer goes on, make room in your schedule for returning favorites like Taste of Randolph and Wicker Park Fest plus big-name festivals in the city's amazing parks, including Lollapalooza, Pitchfork Music Festival and Riot Fest. And if you're hoping to save money, don't forget about Chicago's free summer music series programming! We'll keep updating this list as more festivals announce lineups—in the meantime, take a look through some of the best summer music festivals coming to Chicago in 2023.

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