Chicago Blues Festival
Millennium Park
Jun4Jun7
Welcome to Chicago. A city of evolution and innovation, where history is made and remade every day. A city that’s never done and never outdone.
This is the city where you’ll expand your mind, discover one-of-a-kind experiences, and explore a dynamic cultural capital that was named the country’s Best Big City for the ninth year in a row.
Summer itinerary for culture lovers
Chicago’s unmatched cultural scene is always at the forefront. This is the birthplace of improv comedy, house music, amplified blues, footwork, Chicago-style jazz — and we’re just getting started.
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The ultimate Chicago bucket list
Fill your itinerary with essential Chicago experiences, including historic neighborhood jazz clubs, local-favorite museums, and the city’s best bites.
Build your Chicago bucket listTop summer events in Chicago
Chicago Pride Parade
Northalsted
Jun28
Old Town Art Fair
Old Town
Jun13Jun14
Taste of Chicago
Grant Park
Jul8Jul12
Chosen Few Picnic
Jackson Park
Jul11
Chinatown Summer Fair
Chinatown
Jul25Jul26
Chicago House Music Festival
Millennium Park
Aug27Aug30
Lollapalooza
Grant Park
Jul30Aug2
Bud Billiken Parade
Bronzeville
Aug8
Chicago Air and Water Show
North Avenue Beach
Aug15Aug16
Northalsted Market Days
Northalsted
Aug7Aug9
Chicago Jazz Festival
Millennium Park
Sep3Sep6
Chicago Gourmet
Millennium Park
Sep24Sep27
Can't-miss Chicago milestones
Mark your calendar for these exciting cultural moments coming to Chicago in 2026.
Est. 1837 and every day since
Chicago is more than just a place — it’s a feeling. Come discover a city that’s never done pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and showing the world what’s next.
Chicago's cultural gems
Discover the city’s top cultural institutions, from world-renowned museums to hidden neighborhood galleries.
Discover the world in a city
Experience Chicago’s rich cultural diversity, from our vibrant global neighborhoods to our historic LGBTQ+ communities.
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Experience the city of neighborhoods
Chicago’s neighborhoods create a diverse and complicated tapestry. This award-winning travel series takes you deeper into each neighborhood's history, heart, and hidden gems.
Watch the seriesEach Side Tells Our Story
The soul of Chicago can be found in its neighborhoods. This is where the city gets its style, rhythm, and hustle. And it’s where you’ll discover a slice of authentic Chicago.
She is always a novelty; for she is never the Chicago you saw when you passed through the last time.
Everything dope about America comes from Chicago.
Let me tell you something. I'm from Chicago. I don't break.
I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.
Chicago is a city that doesn't ever have to measure itself against any other city.
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