Events and Festivals in Chicago

Our year-round guide to the events and festivals in Chicago, from Lollapalooza to SketchFest and everything in-between

Concerts in Chicago in March 2018
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Concerts in Chicago in March 2018

This month's slate of live music is already reminding us of days spent at summer music festivals
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This week's top events

Christkindlmarket
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Christkindlmarket

The iconic German-inspired holiday market at Daley Plaza brings just over a month of Christmassy celebrations to the Loop. Browse stalls...
Winterland at Gallagher Way
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Winterland at Gallagher Way

The Cubs may be hibernating for the winter, but Gallagher Way provides some excellent reasons to hang out in Wrigleyville during baseball's offseason. The...
City of Chicago Christmas Tree
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City of Chicago Christmas Tree

Every year, Millennium Park is adorned with an epic Christmas tree that remains on display until the beginning of the new year. The larger-than-life...

Upcoming Chicago festivals

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This week's best concerts in Chicago

World Music Wednesdays
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World Music Wednesdays

Every Wednesday, the Old Town School of Folk Music hosts a showcase of world music and dance. Featuring both local and touring talent, you're sure to...
Ravinia Winter Weekend
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Ravinia Winter Weekend

Ravinia, a North Shore arts and culture staple, is celebrating the holiday season with an eclectic Winter Weekend, which offers a little something for...

This week's best comedy shows in Chicago

The Paper Machete
Comedy

The Paper Machete

This weekly “live magazine” is a cavalcade of culture, politics and wit featuring journalists, actors, comedians and musicians offering...
Who's Holiday!
Comedy

Who's Holiday!

Who's Holiday!, Theater Wit's holiday hit, returns for the fifth year running. The 65-minute show finds a 40-year-old Cindy Lou Who holding court in...
Show & Tell for Grown-Ups
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Show & Tell for Grown-Ups

Wanna relive the thrill of punishing a captive audience like you did during grade school show-and-tell? Then Show & Tell for Grownups is the place for...

The top Chicago music festivals

Lollapalooza
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Lollapalooza

Chicago's largest summer music festival takes over Grant Park with big acts and even bigger porta-potty lines
Spring Awakening
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Spring Awakening

A sea of bros in neon tank tops flock to this massive EDM festival in Soldier Field
Riot Fest
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Riot Fest

The punks invade Humboldt Park at this sprawling rock festival on the city's Northwest Side
North Coast
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North Coast

Do your Labor Day plans include jam bands, hip-hop acts, DJs and glow sticks? You're probably a Coastie