Chicago Live!

Navy Pier’s annual performing arts festival welcomes more than 100 locally-grown artists for a weekend of music and performances spread across five stages. Featured acts range from Chicago’s world-class stalwarts, including The Joffrey Ballet, Second City and The Chicago Philharmonic, to pop culture icons like RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Detox and Grammy-nominated jazz outfit Liquid Soul, plus many exciting up-and-comers. This year's event revolves around the world premiere of five commissioned music and dance works.