Chicago Connected | Summer 2023 Events
Chicago’s favorite season has arrived! Summertime fun and festivities are back in a major way and we are so excited to share all the things that our city has to offer on these warm and sunny days. From festivals like Pitchfork and Lollapalooza that are set to bring some of the biggest names in music to Chi-town, to deliciously vibrant food and local community offerings, to the latest and greatest in Chicago arts and entertainment, we are here for all the events that make up a perfect summer. Check out our guide below for the best ways to make the season stand out!
HYDE PARK SUMMERFEST
Hyde Park
June 17-18, 2023
CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL
Millennium Park
June 8-11, 2023
THE LYRICAL LEMONADE SUMMER SMASH
SeatGeek Stadium
Bridgeview, Illinois
June 23-25
HEATWAVE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
June 10-11, 2023
MICHE FEST
Harrison Park
June 24-25, 2023
PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Union Park
July 21-23, 2023
WINDY CITY SMOKEOUT
United Center
July 13-16, 2023
AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIFE
Washington Park
July 1-4, 2023
LOLLAPALOOZA
Grant Park
August 3-6, 2023
MAIFEST
Lincoln Square
June 1-4, 2023
TASTE OF RANDOLPH
West Loop
June 16-18, 2023
WINDY CITY HOT DOG FEST
Portage Park
June 3-4, 2023
PIZZA CITY FEST
The Salt Shed
August 26-27, 2023
ANDERSONVILLE MIDSOMMARFEST
Andersonville
June 9-11, 2023
CHICAGO AIR AND WATER SHOW
North Ave. Beach and along the Lakefront
August 19-20, 2023
FIESTA DEL SOL
Cermak Rd and Loomis St
July 27-30, 2023
CHICAGO PRIDE PARADE
Uptown
June 25, 2023
LINCOLN PARK GREEK FESTIVAL
Sheffield & DePaul
June 2-4, 2023
PRIDE IN THE PARK CHICAGO
Grant Park
June 23-24, 2023
NAVY PIER FIREWORKS
Streeterville
May 27 - September 2, 2023
BUCKTOWN COMMUNITY & GARDEN WALK
Bucktown
July 15-16
CHICAGO TRIATHLON
Various Locations
August 26-27
OLD TOWN ART FAIR
Old Town Triangle Historic District
Jun 10-11, 2023
MILLENNIUM PARK SUMMER FILM SERIES
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Tuesdays, July 11-August 29, 2023
LOGAN SQUARE ARTS FESTIVAL
Logan Square
June 23-25, 2023
"WEST SIDE STORY"
Civic Opera House
June 2-25, 2023
STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT
“YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE TODAY!”
The Chicago Theatre
June 2 & 4, 2023
CHICAGO HUMANITIES SPRING 2023 FESTIVAL
Various Locations
Until June 11, 2023
MOVIES AT GALLAGHER WAY
Wrigleyville
Until September 27, 2023
ART ON THE MART
The Chicago Riverwalk
Until July 5, 2023
“MOLD-A-RAMA™: MOLDED FOR THE FUTURE”
Museum of Science and Industry Chicago
Until September 24, 2023
This guide is part of our Chicago Connected: Summer Edition series. Stay tuned for more ways to enjoy Chicago this season!